MH starting to look at replacement for A330s

[sevenfourtyseven]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1854500908291305983

Some progress with first delivery soon it would seem.

 

[blackcat20]

I also had a KUL to MEL flight booked for July 2025 which was on the A339 but switched back to A333....

Our flight for September has also been swapped

 

[sap1l]

I just noticed that earlier this month AeroRoutes reported that MH removed all 339s from routes.

Malaysia Airlines Removes NW24 A330-900neo Schedules — AeroRoutes

Published at 0800GMT 17OCT24 Malaysia Airlines as of yesterday (16OCT24) filed schedule update, as the airline removed Airbus A330-900neo aircraft from future schedule. The oneWorld member previously filed following service entry date for the A330neo aircraft. Kuala Lumpur – Auckland eff 30DEC2

www.aeroroutes.com

 

[AIRwin]

Delivery has been delayed:

Malaysia Aviation Group Updates Aircraft Delivery Status

www.malaysiaairlines.com

First A339 rego 9M-MNG (A to F used to be the rego for the A380):

 

[sap1l]

My MH148 on 20/1 just got changed back to the 339.

Assuming that it isn’t MH being overly optimistic again, that means that the first route will still be Melbourne, and the inaugural should happen soon.

 

[AIRwin]

My MH148 on 20/1 just got changed back to the 339.

Trip report please!

 

[sap1l]

Trip report please!

If I actually end up on the plane, absolutely will do!

 

[AIRwin]

If I actually end up on the plane, absolutely will do!

Good chance:

Malaysia Airlines Schedules A330neo Melbourne late-Dec 2024 Debut — AeroRoutes

Published at 1300GMT 12DEC24 Malaysia Airlines this month plans to launch Airbus A330-900neo aircraft service, as the airline once again filed the aircraft type’s operation. The A330-900neo is being assigned on Kuala Lumpur – Melbourne route from 19DEC24, 6 round-trip flights a week.

www.aeroroutes.com

 

[AIRwin]

Inaugural flight:

 

[sap1l]

Grounded after yesterday’s MH149 was cancelled due to technical issues.

Oops?

Malaysia Airlines hit by Airbus snag as maiden A330neo grounded at least 48 hours | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Bhd is facing another operational setback now with its brand-new Airbus A330neo (new engine option) grounded for 48 hours minimum.

www.nst.com.my

 

[p--and--t]

Grounded after yesterday’s MH149 was cancelled due to technical issues.

Oops?

Malaysia Airlines hit by Airbus snag as maiden A330neo grounded at least 48 hours | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Bhd is facing another operational setback now with its brand-new Airbus A330neo (new engine option) grounded for 48 hours minimum.

www.nst.com.my

Says a bit about their delivery inspection and acceptance process on both sides AB and MH

 

[DC3]

Grounded after yesterday’s MH149 was cancelled due to technical issues.

 

[Himeno]

 

[AIRwin]

Special livery:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1810360401089147302

Another special livery (but on an A330 9M-MTJ):

 

[sap1l]

It’s incredibly hard to take a good photo of this seat…

 

[dairyfloss]

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It’s incredibly hard to take a good photo of this seat…

How is it to sit in, though?

 

[sap1l]

How is it to sit in, though?

I’m planning to write something in more detail + pics when I have some time, but briefly:

• Great padding and support without being too solid
• Excellent tray table
• Tech is good, but the usb outlet is in a storage cubby, which isn’t accessible if it’s closed.
• Too narrow and almost too short for me in bed mode
• Virtually 0 storage

In summary it’s an excellent chair - I don’t think anyone will have complaints here. In bed mode it’s one of the more comfortable surfaces, but depending on your personal dimensions it may be a bit too small.

For me though? This beats QF on a day flight, and the reverse on a night flight.

 

[dairyfloss]

I’m planning to write something in more detail + pics when I have some time, but briefly:

• Great padding and support without being too solid
• Excellent tray table
• Tech is good, but the usb outlet is in a storage cubby, which isn’t accessible if it’s closed.
• Too narrow and almost too short for me in bed mode
• Virtually 0 storage

In summary it’s an excellent chair - I don’t think anyone will have complaints here. In bed mode it’s one of the more comfortable surfaces, but depending on your personal dimensions it may be a bit too small.

For me though? This beats QF on a day flight, and the reverse on a night flight.

Thanks - yes, was thinking it looked a tad tight. My rugby forward frame may struggle!