Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 1, 2009 Thanks Pieter for the information. You're welcome; glad you were able to get both 'retros' currently operating by NL airlines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 3, 2009 K C was lucky to get the retro-767 of Martinair, and so was I a few days back at the technical-area, while she was resting in between flights: A7-ACF was re-painted by KLM from the old- to the new dress; here, the Airbus is waiting for departure: Outside Hangar 14, Alpha-Charley-Foxtrot was joined by another Kilo-Charley-family (dedicated to Imran K.): 2-in-1: retro PH-BXA joins 9M-MLA on her way from Lake-City/FL via Boston/MA to Dubai and Kuala-Lumpur: "Kapitan, look right, what's that sebben-tree doing here": Here, she is seen resting after her arrival at 0950 hrs local time; my apologies for the stairs and the weather-conditions (light rain at the time): Hopefully, we'll see some DXB pictures soon, as well as landing-shots at KLIA Too bad, MH didn't choose for a 'new' or 'special' colours for this new aircraft-type (800 series 737)...also, IMHO the titles are way too small Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted February 3, 2009 Dank je wel and congratulation Pieter for the first photograph of the much awaited 9M-MLA. I think even the kite at the vertical stabilizer is a bit small than on the B734s. I wonder how is the interior looks like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jani 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2009 Thank you Pieter, nice shot of the MH 747 and 737 together. I wonder when a picture like that will ever be caught again ever outside Malaysia? And yeah, looks like the titles and Wau is a bit smaller than normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2009 lovely Pieter...thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Pieter, thank You for the MAS B738 shots & "Koningin Beatrix" Edited February 4, 2009 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Thank you Pieter, nice shot of the MH 747 and 737 together. I wonder when a picture like that will ever be caught again ever outside Malaysia? Hint: Taipei Thanx Unc. Pieter for the shots......MH 738 looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharil Abdul Rahman 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Thank you Pieter for the nice shot of Malaysia-Loves-Asia I do hope why have the new generation of recaro seats installed. Now to await for its arrival in KUL... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Hopefully, we'll see some DXB pictures soon, as well as landing-shots at KLIA Too bad, MH didn't choose for a 'new' or 'special' colours for this new aircraft-type (800 series 737)...also, IMHO the titles are way too small I agree with you Pieter. It seems to be a repeat of OK-TVC and OK-TVD and it is different from the size of the standard logo and font on the B737-4H6s. Perhaps they were from the same paint shop which painted OK-TVC and TVD. Hopefully, Boeing's paint shop will put the normal size logo and font on the new 737-8H6 for Malaysia Airlines. This 737-800 seems to be an eyebrows-less 737 too! Haven't seen one of those in MH livery. Pieter, thank you for bringing us the photos! Edited February 4, 2009 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 You're welcome, guys !!! Here's is a link with some close-up pictures: http://www.scramble.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=48844 9M-MLA was off-blocks at 0722z and airborne from runway 24 (@ SPL) at 0744z en-route to DXB now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smith 1 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Looks good! Can't wait to see them on the MH126/127 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks for the photo of 9M-MLA,Uncle Pieter! Looking forward to see her in Malaysia! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks Pieter for the new MAS 738 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imran K. 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks for the MD11 dedication bro... *drools* That window...remember the window... As for 9M-MLA...i hope Konstantin is out spotting today...as its a FANTASTIC day for spotting! 30L/R in use...with blazing sunshine and Perth-like blue skies! Sorry MWingers...no shots from me...lepaking on the beach la...too lazy to go all the way to the airport for some aircraft... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi C 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 The 'jellyfish' on the tail looks smaller, or does the B738 has a bigger tail 'surface area'? Many thanks Uncle Pieter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 10, 2009 Guys, #2 is enroute now, routing via BGR (Bangor) i.s.o. BOS (Boston), as per below received info: Due to route NIBOG UN551 BESOP UP6 REMSI UL603 LAMSO is 9M-MLB B737-8Q8 c/n 30703/1964 routing BGR - AMS due Schiphol 0840z/10feb2009. This was formerly XL.com G-XLAJ. It is presently routing LCQ - BGR, and is coming up to New Jersey. Hexcode is 7500DF. http://flightaware.com/live/flight/MAS5403 Edit: 10feb09 - landed 0846z on runway 06, and parked @ D93 since 0854z... Will see if I can 'shoot' her again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 Will see if I can 'shoot' her again... Sorry, guys, weather was extremely bad (snow/rain showers and strong winds), so no picture from me, however, here's a link: http://nlspotpictures.fpic.co.uk/p56341857.html Meanwhile, Mike-Lima-Bravo was offblocks 0813z and airborne (from runway 24) 0845z (took long time, due de-icing aircraft), now en-route to DXB (so 1 hour 45mins behind planned skedule)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharil Abdul Rahman 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 Sorry, guys, weather was extremely bad (snow/rain showers and strong winds), so no picture from me, however, here's a link: http://nlspotpictures.fpic.co.uk/p56341857.html Meanwhile, Mike-Lima-Bravo was offblocks 0813z and airborne (from runway 24) 0845z (took long time, due de-icing aircraft), now en-route to DXB (so 1 hour 45mins behind planned skedule)... Ah, the only time a MAS 737 will need de-icing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ilgaz 1 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 Nice photos. I am still in lebanon. Cheers ILgaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 PH-KLD has left the KLC fleet and is now 'stored' at Woensdrecht; here, she's seen before departure as KL7151: Aegean is an E & M customer of KLM; here the 737 is seen parked outside while the engines are being overhauled at the engine-shop: Europe Airpost operates one of the most colourful liveries in Europe: A new German airline is Air Cargo Germany, which will start operations soon from Hahn Airport: Here, the ex-CI 747-400SF is seen in full glory, waiting for her delivery in front of Hangar 14: Not really AMS, but spend last weekend at Como/IT, and was surprised to see this: Till next time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Nice coverage, Pieter! Thanks and keep them coming. Hope ACG can ride through the turbulence in the current economy climate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Love the ACG livery, thanks for the share Pieter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Nice shots Pieter, thx for sharing Weet je wanneer die Duitser geferryd wordt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Weet je wanneer die Duitser geferryd wordt? D-ACGA was delivered 25feb09 in the afternoon to HHN... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 During lunch-break today, a sudden 'roar' became closer and closer, and suddenly this Sikorsky S-61 of the British Coastguard appeared from behind the Hangars: ...apparently it was an emergency-flight, as soon afterwards two ambulances approached the helicopter and medics rushed towards it (here you can see the 'unloading'): ...and after some re-fuelling (with running engines/rotors !!! ), it was off to the West again: but, since the ambulances didn't speed away after the departure of the copter, I guess, it was all too late: R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
