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The last Malaysia Airlines B734

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Malaysia Airlines has been operating Boeing 737 for a long time . From -200 , -300 ,-500 ,-700, -400 and -800 series. Now they are retiring their -400 and operating solely on their -800NG.

 

9M-MQA was the last lady that operates the last flight arriving from Penang. With 85 pax , 8 crew and 1 lain lain onboard touched town runway 14L at about 9.40pm.

 

Here are some shots of MQA taxi to gate.

 

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To be continue...

 

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This topic is looking good. Thank you Mr Liew.

 

I cannot wait for further contributions.

 

:clapping:

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The MH Classic 734, to we all known fondly as 'jelly-fish', 'M&Ms', 'Smarties' has been given a simple retirement 'party' after 22 years of service. We were very thankful for Malaysia Airlines' invitation to cover this momentous event; covering on behalf of MalaysianWings.

 

The program was simple and straight forward:

 

2030 - Pass collection at L2 MTB.

2115 - Media arrives at Gate A2R, escorted to tarmac.

2135 - Aircraft, MH 1165, arrives to water canon salute.

2200 - After pax deplane, photo session with crew in aircraft.

2230 - Refreshment at MAS Domestic Golden Lounge.

 

Pass collection

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This piece of plastic can 'literally' bring you to places...

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While waiting to be escorted into airside, many things were running through Hon Kit's mind

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After long security screening, we ran through the terminal and quickly positioned ourselves on the tarmac as the plane has landed.

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A final salute. A video to be watched in HD.

 

 

 

 

 

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HEllo Ong, can you tell me , what kind of requirement for accreditation to get that such as awesome chance? :) not kidding, I'd like to advise to our spotters in here (Turkey) for special events such as like this.

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Continuation...

 

As we leave long after everyone left the tarmac, we proceed to the door waiting for all passenger to disembark the aircraft and MAS CEO to enter the aircraft.

Everyone rushed into the aircraft and we caught stranded outside.

 

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When we managed to enter the aircraft as everyone leaves, the mini celebration has ended. Hence , we loiter around the aircraft. Ong cover the aircraft at the front while i cover the back.

 

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And some final pic of the cabin

 

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To be continue...

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It was pretty intense when AJ and his media entourage walking towards the plane to congratulate the crew. As you can see from Hon Kit's picture, imagine everyone trying to cramp into the small door to get a picture.

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After some photos with the crew, AJ walks back to the terminal for a short press brief. He looks happy.

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A very jovial mood in the cabin. After 22 years, the feeling is bitter sweet.

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A last look at the classic cockpit...

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Lastly, Capt Muzairul signing off and closes the 734 cockpit door for the last time.

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One last crew group photo with the aircraft

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Manufacturer's Model No. 737-4H6

Manufacturer's Serial No. 26458

Type Cert Co. A16WE

Production Cert No. 700

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The aircraft is then handed over to the ground engineers. Security personnel 'closes' the door.

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All of them are great capture and unforgetable memories. Thanks very much for your effort to take pictures and spending time for special moments.

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The finale..

 

Soon the door "closed" , we proceed to Domestic Golden Lounge where they had the press conference and photo session.

 

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Question and answers , you can refer to the newspaper.

 

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KS Ong took the opportunity to get some autographs.

 

 

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The Pilots

 

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The Cabin Crews

 

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The Managements

 

The end

Thanks for viewing.

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Kenneth, prior entering the aircraft . At the door, look up. Most Boeing aircraft has it. Airbus don't have I think. Never see any on Airasia

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A tribute video to Malaysia Airlines B737-400, 9M-MQA,last flight

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