Malaysia Airlines B777-2H6/ER (9M-MRL, Jubli Emas Tabung Haji) (Phoenix 1:400)

This aircraft is simply unique for me; why? Because i've spotted the same aircraft in KLIA back in 2013. This aircraft, on that time was detached to the flight charter operations, for Hajj flight that year.

And also to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the Lembaga Tabung Haji (Malaysian Hajj Fund Council), a special sticker was added to the aircraft, alongside the standard Tabung Haji Logo.

Here are the photos of the aircraft model.

Firefly & Malindo Air ATR 72-600 (9M-FIC & 9M-LMF) (MachBirdz 1:400)

These 2 models here are the 1:400 scale version of the actual aircraft.

ATR operations in Malaysia began in 2008, where it replaces the older Fokker 50 aircraft in service since 1990s. The Fokkers were originally operated by Malaysia Airlines until 2006, when it later transferred to FlyAsianXpress (FAX) as part of the air route rationalisation plan. From the rationalisation plan, Firefly was born on 2007, and later MASwings joins in as well.

In 2013, Firefly began receiving the brand new ATR 72-600 series, to supplement alongside their ATR 72-500 fleet. The aircraft (9M-FIC, MSN 1158) was delivered brand new to FY on July 2nd, 2014. Her seating configuration is Y72 (standard one class configuration for ATR 72)

Here are the photos of the FY ATR 72-600:

Not long afterwards, she received a special colour scheme to promote their in-house flight insurance.

Malindo Air would later join in the Malaysian Aviation industry, as a subsidiary of Indonesia's Lion Air Group. Originally starting their operations using Boeing 737-900ER aircrafts, they later expanding their wings with the acquisition of ATR 72-600 turboprops and the creation of their secondary hub at Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang.

The aircraft (MSN 1081) was delivered brand new to OD on May 16th 2013, and her seating configuration is also same with FY, Y72. Here are the photos of the model:

A sight that you will always seen at Subang airport:

Malaysia Airlines B737-2H6(A) 9M-MBF (Aeroclassics; 1:400)

This aircraft (MSN 20587/308) began her career on 1972 as 9M-AQQ, however instead of using the -12 (Boeing customer code for MSA, later SIA), she was designated with the brand new code,-H6 (for Malaysian Airline System). 12 days after her 1st flight (1st September 1972), she was delivered to MAS on 13th September the same year, where it was among the first 2 B737 to be operated by the newly created MAS. Her registration would be later changed to 9M-MBF as well.

From 1972 to 1987, She became the workhorse of MAS fleet, and in 1987 she adopted the new livery (where the livery would remain from 1987 to 2012. Her seating configuration was F12Y94.

After her career in Malaysia, she later moves on to other operator and performed her final flight on 2002. Afterwards she was withdrawn from use and stored at her last home base, San Salvador International Airport, El Salvador since.

Here are her other registration throughout her career:

* TG-AYA (Aviateca of Guatemala)

* N123GU (Final registration).

And here are the photos of the model.

Malaysia Singapore Airlines B737-212 9M-AQC (Aeroclassics, 1:400)

It's been a long time since my post here; so time to keep this blogsite active again.

For couple of months, I've added more models to my collection, which are:

* Malaysia Singapore Airlines B737-200 (9M-AQC)
* Malaysia Airlines B737-200 (9M-MBF)
(Both by Aeroclassics 1:400)
* Firefly ATR 72-600
* Malindo Air ATR 72-600
(Both by MachBirdz 1:400)
* Malaysia Airlines B777-200ER with Jubli Emas Tabung Haji logo (Phoenix 1:400).

First, the MSA B737-200 by Aeroclassics.

MSA managed to acquire B737-200 to supplement their existing B737-100 fleet in 1971. However, it was short-lived as MSA later separated into 2 entities, Malaysian Airline System (MAS) (1st October 1972-31st August 2015) and Singapore Airlines on October 1st, 1972.

The aircraft (MSN20521/288) was delivered brand new to MSA on 18th November 1971 (a month after her first flight on 10th October the same year), and in service with MSA until September 30th 1972. On October 1st 1972, She was transferred to MAS and in service until May 1st, 1973.

After her short career in Malaysia, she later went to Canada and re-registered as CF-NAW, to be operated by Nordair. Nordair operated her from 1973 to 1976, and she would be in service in the Americas until her retirement and eventual broken up in 2003.

Her registration, 9M-AQC is now used by AirAsia on Airbus A320-200 aircraft.

Here are her registration throughout her career:

* 9M-AQC (MSA / MAS)
* CF-NAW (Nordair)
* EI-BNS
* N130AW (America West Airlines)
* C-GXPW (Canadian Airlines International)
* TF-ISB (Eagle Air of Iceland)
* N161FN (Carnival Airlines & Apple Vacations)
* LV-WRO (Aerolineas Argentinas)
* N976PG (Pegasus Aviation) -Final registration

And here are the photos of the model.

29th Birthday gifts

March 19th: Celebrated my 29th Birthday in a simple manner. And thanks to dad for the Birthday cake as well.

The gift for the birthday? Here it is:

* Malindo B737-9GP/ER model (Scale 1:130) by Risesoon. The longest B737 model i've ever had in my collection (after the MH B734 and FY B738). Will share another photo later on.

And this one as well:

* #MASterpiece # FLYINGHIGH Tee Shirt by Abstrax Jingga; the black tee was a free gift (as I was among the first 30 to arrive at their booth).

To those wishing my 29th birthday, Thank you so much.

Aviation Galore 2015 - Kuching

All photos was taken while I was at Kuching for attending a course.

Helicopter Galore at Kem Bina Negara Sampadi.

All of the photos below are taken on 8/03/2015, during my flight back to Sibu (via AirAsia).

AirAsia A320-216 (9M-AFZ)

The MH B738 passing thru the AK A320.

Airborne view from seat 1A (First time sitting on this row!)

Arrival at SBW. 2 MASwings ATR 72-500 at the airport, while the other one are about to depart SBW.

In memoriam: Datuk Hasbullah Awang & Tuan Guru Datuk Haji Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat (1931-2015)

Yesterday, on 12th of February 2015; Malaysia has lost 2 of its illustrious sons.

First, the legendary sports commentator, Datuk Hasbullah Awang, where he succumbed to heart attack.

And later that day, Malaysia again received another shock when the Mursyidul Am (Spiritual Leader) of PAS and former Menteri Besar of Kelantan, Tuan Guru Datuk Haji Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, passed away peacefully at his residence at Kampung Pulau Melaka, Kelantan.

May Allah S.W.T. grant them Jannah and eternal peace, Ameen.

My latest addition to the collection: AirAsia B737-300 (9M-AAB) by Aeroclassics (Scale 1:400)

After waiting for a period, finally the model i've waited is finally here.

Here it is, the AirAsia B737-300 (9M-AAB).

The aircraft (B737-36N) was one of the 2 Boeing 737 aircraft operated by AirAsia. Established in 1994, they began operating in 18 November 1996, founded by DRB-HICOM. However, the airline losing money fast, and it was later taken over by Tune Air Sdn. Bhd, led by Tony Fernandes, for the token sum of RM 1.00 (USD 0.26 that time), with the debt worth RM 40 Million (USD 11 Million). After the take-over, the rest, is simply a history.

After AirAsia switching to Airbus A320 aircraft, Her other registrations are:

* B-2687 (with Shenzhen Airlines)
*  N325MS
* VH-PNI (Our Airlines of Nauru)

She's currently flies for Our Airline of Nauru.

In Memoriam: Tun Abdul Rahman Ya'kub (1928-2015)

First of all, I would like to wish everyone a belated Happy New Year 2015.

January 9th, 2015, at 9.34 PM, Sarawak has lost one of its beloved son.

Tun Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Rahman Ya'kub, the 3rd Chief Minister of Sarawak (1970-1981) and the 4th Governor of Sarawak (1981-1985), passed away after being admitted to Normah Medical Specialist Centre since December 15th,2014. Even the place where he passed away is named after his first wife, the late Toh Puan Normah Abdullah @ Rosaline Soon Siew Joon, where she passed away in 1984 due to cancer.

Born on January 3rd, 1928 in Bintulu, he was the uncle of the 4th Chief Minister of Sarawak and the current Governor of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud.

He will be remembered for his role in changing the official  medium of Instruction in Schools from English to Bahasa Malaysia, the idea of forming the National University of Malaysia (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia), the founding of now-defunct Bank Utama Malaysia, and also one of the proponents for Malaysia to create its own oil company, known as Petronas.

And not to forget, his biggest achievement in signing the peace deal with the PARAKU (Parti Rakyat Kalimantan Utara-Northern Kalimantan Peoples Party), thus ending the Communist Insurgency in Sarawak in 1973.


Al-Fatihah and Farewell, Tun.

Almarhum Tun Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Rahman Ya'kub,
SMN, DP, SIMP,SPMK,SPMS,SSDK,SPMP,PNBS, Order of the Star of Merit (Korea),

The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Star of Ethiopia (Ethiopia), Bintang Mahaputra (Indonesia)

L.D (Hon), UKM, D.Sc. (Hon), UPM

The 3rd Chief Minister of Sarawak (1970-1981)

The 4th Governor of Sarawak (1981-1985)
The Chairman of Angkatan Nadhatul Islamiah Bersatu Sarawak (BINA) (1969-1986),

Member of the Supreme Council of the Rabitah Alam Islami (Muslim World League, Makkah)
Member, Muslim World Congress,Karachi Pakistan