Plane Spotting: Airasia X Airbus A330-343 (9M-XXP) ready for take off

Now everyone can fly Xtra long.

Date taken: Tuesday, 23 May, 2017 10:20 AM (GMT +8).

Aircraft's Information:

• Aircraft: Airbus A330- 343,
• Reg No: 9M-XXP,
• Airline: Airasia X,
• Country: Malaysia,
• Callsign: Xanadu,
• Flight: D7372,
• Route: KUL- TPE,
• Location: Runway 33, WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

(info obtained from flightradar24 & wikipedia)

Plane Spotting: Airasia & Airasia X

Red Cap & Xanadu

Date taken: Tuesday, 23 May, 2017 10:20 AM (GMT +8).

Plane Spotting: Emirates Boeing 777-31H(ER) (A6-ENH)

From Dubai to destinations around the world.

Date taken: Tuesday, 23 May, 2017 8:54 AM (GMT +8).

Aircraft's Information:

• Aircraft: Boeing 777-31H (ER),
• Reg No: A6-ENH,
• Airline: Emirates,
• Country: United Arab Emirates,
• Callsign: Emirates,
• Flight: EK344,
• Route: DXB- KUL,
• Location: Runway 32L , WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

(info obtained from flightradar24 & wikipedia)

Plane Spotting: JETPHOTOS finally screened & approved one of my photos

Good afternoon. Since last April I've uploaded many photos to JETPHOTOS & PLANESPOTTERS but all were screened and rejected. I almost give up to upload again because clearly my work wasn't good enough. Then I received an email from JETPHOTOS that one of my photo were screened and approved. It was a big deal for me although I know many spotters out there have already upload many of their work and get approved instantly.

Those early morning wake up time,1 hour drive to airport, crazy travelling cost, hours of waiting for planes finally start to pays off. I've done countless research about aviation photography (I'm still beginner), sleepless night of editing photos, currently broke and most of all, people take me as a joke because my currently full time job is spotting planes. I still keep positive mind. I push myself to the limit , move forward even though sometimes I can't take it anymore.

This is one of the reason why I stay motivated. At least I know that there's this one person viewed my photo, clicked the approve button! I'll upload more photos soon I promise. Plane spotting is no joke to me, it's my job, my passion, my life. Thank you very much to everyone who have always been supportive.

Plane Spotting: Qatar Airways Boeing 777-3DZ (ER) (A7-BAB)

Oneworld Livery.

Date taken: Tuesday, 23 May, 2017 7:56 AM (GMT +8).

Aircraft's Information:

• Aircraft: Boeing 777-3DZ (ER),
• Reg No: A7-BAB,
• Airline: Qatar Airways,
• Country: State of Qatar,
• Alliance: Oneworld,
• Callsign: Qatari,
• Flight: QR844,
• Route: DOH- KUL,
• Location: Runway 32L , WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

(info obtained from flightradar24.com)

Plane Spotting: Etihad Airways Airbus A330- 243 (A6-EYH)

The World Is Our Home, You Are Our Guest. 

Date taken: Tuesday, 23 May, 2017 10:01 AM (GMT +8). 

Aircraft's Information:

• Aircraft: Airbus A330-243,
• Reg No: A6-EYH,
• Airline: Etihad Airways,
• Country: United Arab Emirates,
• Alliance: Etihad Airways Partners,
• Callsign: Etihad,
• Flight: EY418,
• Route: AUH- KUL,
• Location: Runway 32L , WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

(info obtained from flightradar24.com)

Plane Spotting: Air Astana 21 Years old Boeing 757- 2G5 (P4-GAS)

From The Heart Of Eurasia.

Date taken: Tuesday, 23 May, 2017 9:32 AM (GMT +8) 

Aircraft's Information:

• Aircraft: Boeing 757- 2G5,
• Airline: Air Astana,
• Country: Republic of  Kazakhstan,
• Callsign: Astanaline,
• Flight: KC935,
• Route: ALA- KUL,
• Reg No: P4- GAS,
• Location: Runway 32L , WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

(info obtained from flightradar24.com)

Plane Spotting: The coolest AirAsia's staff!

Aviation News l Malaysia : Tuesday, 23 May 2017

1. Malindo Air bullish on Asia, not slowing down - The Edge Markets.
2. Delays expected June 10-11 at Malaysia Airlines check-in - The Rakyat Post.
3. Malaysia's AirAsia again tries to take off in Vietnam - Asia Nikkei.
4. Tony slams Mavcom for ignoring airports in passenger rights issue - FMT.
5. Nazir to step down from EPF investment panel - The Edge Markets.
6. A man busted at KLIA for trying to smuggle in RM300,000 of ketamine - NST.
7. AirAsia China shows interest in COMAC's C919 - CH-Aviation.
8. Fajarbaru bags RM29.5m air cargo terminal job - The Sun Daily.

Plane Spotting: AirAsia X Airbus A330- 343 (9M- XXA)

 AirAsia X Turns 9 Livery.

Date taken: Sunday, 21 May, 2017 6:59 PM (GMT +8).

Aircraft's Information:

• Aircraft: Airbus A330- 343,
• Airline: AirAsia X,
• Callsign: Xanadu,
• Flight: D7316 ,
• Route: KUL- PEK,
• Reg No: 9M- XXA,
• Location: Runway 33 , WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

(info obtained from flightradar24.com)

Aviation News l Malaysia: Monday, 22 May 2017

1. MAS suspects burst tyre again, Perth flight grounded -Malaysia Kini.
2. Firefly fights headwinds head-on, here to stay - The Edge Markets.
3. Errant airlines to pay heavy price - The Star.
4. Malindo Air receives Boeing's first 737 Max 8 - The Jakarta Post.
5. AirAsia X dedicates aircraft to remember late COO - The Star.
6. AirAsia Planes to Feature Charterprime Logo - Finance Magnates.
7. AirAsia to fly direct to Guangzhou, Jakarta from Melaka - Free Malaysia Today.
8. University of Cambodia Names Business School After AirAsia Group CEO, Tony Fernandes - Travel News Asia.
9. AirAsia adds new service to Cambodia - Breaking Travel News.
10. MASwings launches new cabin crew uniform - The Borneo Post.
11. The wrong pilot’s licence could mean a pie in the sky - The Star.

Plane Spotting: Mahan Air Stunning 20 Years Old Airbus A340- 313 (EP- MMD).

The Spirit of Excellence.

This plane is extremely beautiful. I still can't believe it's already 20 years old!

Date taken: Thursday, 11 May, 2017 9:42 AM. 

Aircraft's Information (info by flightradar24.com):

• Aircraft: Airbus A340- 313,
• Airline: Mahan Air,
• Callsign: Mahan Air,
• Flight: W583 ,
• Route: IKA- KUL,
• Reg No: EP- MMD,
• Location: Runway 32L , WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

Inspiring: " Dreams do crash but we can always rebuild them." MH17 copilot's wife Asmaa Aljuned remembers love in face of tragedy

MH17 was a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, carrying 283 passengers and 15 crew on board....
Click this link to read the full article by Saman Haziq from Khaleej Times

Aviation News l International: Monday, 15 May 2017

1. What Boeing must do to make 737 MAX take off - Khaleej Times
2. Man to sue Thomas Cook Airlines after being hauled off plane for ‘making gestures’ to another Muslim man - news.com.au

Aviation News l Malaysia: Monday, 15 May 2017

1. Its Official, Malindo Will Be Rebranded As Batik Air Malaysia - Malaysian Digest
2. Malaysia Airlines shelves plan for premium economy - The Edge Markets
3. AirAsia to launch new Chinese low cost carrier - The Star
4. Cracked road prevents supplies from reaching Bario - The Borneo Post

Plane Spotting: Pakistan International Airlines Boeing B777 (AP- BGZ)

Great People To Fly With.

Date taken: Thursday, 11 May, 2017 10:37 AM (GMT +8).

Aircraft's Information (info by flightradar24.com):

Aircraft: Boeing 777- 240 (LR),

Airline: Pakistan International Airlines,

Callsign: Pakistan,

Flight: PK898 ,

Route: LHE- KUL,

Reg No: AP- BGZ,

Location: Runway 32L , WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

Plane Spotting: Singapore Airlines Airbus A330 (9V-SSG)

A Great Way To Fly

Date taken: Thursday, 11 May, 2017 9:24 AM.

Aircraft's Information (info by flightradar24.com):

Aircraft: Airbus A330- 343,

Airline: Singapore Airlines,

Alliance: Star Alliance,

Callsign: SINGAPORE,

Flight: SQ106 ,

Route: SIN- KUL,

Reg No: 9V- SSG,,

Location: Runway 32L , WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

Plane Spotting: Air Mauritius Airbus A330 (3B- NBL)

Date taken: Thursday, 11 May, 2017 9:36 AM.

Aircraft's Information (info by flightradar24.com):

• Aircraft: Airbus A330- 202,
• Airline: Air Mauritius,
• Alliance: Vanilla Alliance,
• Callsign: AIRMAURITIUS,
• Flight: MK646,
• Route: SIN- KUL,
• Reg No: 3B- NBL,
• Location: Runway 32L , WMKK/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

Aviation News l International: 10/5/2017 - 12/5/2017

1. Bomb threat causes panic on Saudi airliner - Free Malaysia Today.
2. Boeing suspends 737 MAX flights due to engine issue - Free Malaysia Today.
3. SriLankan Airlines' search for a new partner turns desperate - Nikkei.

Aviation News l Malaysia: 10/5/2017 - 12/5/2017

1. Malindo goes global - The Star.
2. Owner of Malaysia Airlines names top execs of 'Project Hope' - The Star.
3. Drunk woman, 26, who nearly forced a plane to divert is spared jail - The Daily Mail.
4. Penang airport expansion due after 26pc passenger growth, says CM - The Malay Mail Online.
5. Malaysia Airlines extends support contract with AFI KLM E&M - Air & Cosmos International.
6. Malaysia Airlines to temporarily close KLIA lounges for upgrades - Business Traveller.
7. Tourism Malaysia and AirAsia to promote tourism - The Star.

Plane Spotting: Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 (9M-MLE)

Date taken: Saturday, 29 April, 2017 7:38 AM (GMT +8)

Aircraft Information: 

Aircraft: Boeing 737- 8H6,

Airline: Malaysia Airlines,
Alliance: Oneworld,

Callsign: Malaysian,

Reg No: 9M- MLE,

Location: WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

Aviation News l Malaysia: 1/5/2017 - 9/5/2017

1. Matta fair back in KK from May 12     9/5/2017 - Daily Express Newspaper Online.
2. Malaysia seizes pangolin scales worth $3m  8/5/2017- SBS.
3. Malaysia ranks world's best Muslim travel destination   8/5/2017 - The Star.
4. AirAsia to fly directly from Kuching to Pontianak   8/5/2017 - The Star.
5. Perak MB wants MAHB to submit report on airport closure   8/5/2017 - Malay Mail Online.
6. Malindo Air Expects to Become First 737 MAX 8 Operator 6/5/2017 - The Airlines Geek.
7. Malaysia Airports to revamp Istanbul airport leadership   6/5/2017 - The Star.
8. Malaysia Airports reaches settlement with two KLIA2 consultants   6/5/2017 - The Star.
9. Ipoh airport reopens after runway pothole resurfaced   6/5/2017 - Free Malaysia Today.
10. Malaysia Airlines Bhd has done injustice to 6,000 ex-MAS exployees   6/5/2017 - MalaysiaKini.
11. AirAsia X flight encounters severe turbulence, five passengers injured   5/5/2017 - The Star.
12. KLIA2 handled 88 million passengers since opening   3/5/2017 - Astro Awani.
13. AirAsia Adds Three New Routes to its Malaysian Network    3/5/2017 - Aviation Tribune.
14. All eyes on AirAsia’s monetisation of AAC in aviation sector   3/5/2017 - The Borneo Post.
15. Police release Turkish couple whose 'bomb' remark shut down Alor Star airport   3/5/2017- NST.
16. MAS settles with Australian family over MH17   2/5/2017 - The Star.
17. KLIA runway closes after MAS plane tyres deflate during landing   2/5/2017 - The Star.
18. Malindo Air maiden Taipei-Kota Kinabalu-Labuan charter flight in July   1/5/2017 - Awani.
19. Nufam wants all airlines to pay crew double on public holidays    1/5/2017  - MalaysiaKini.

Aviation News l International: 1/5/2017 - 9/5/2017

1. Eleven new airlines in 18 months, but Auckland International Airport wants more  9/5/2017  - Stuff.
2. Passengers get rowdy at Florida airport after 9 Spirit Airlines flights canceled  9/5/2017  - CBS News.
3. Qatar Airways Becomes FIFA's Official Airline   8/5/2017 - Travel Pulse.
4. AirAsia Indonesia to operate Macau-Jakarta flights   8/5/2017 - Macau Daily Times.
5. US-Bangla Airlines starts flight on Dhaka-Bangkok route    8/5/2017 - Dhaka Tribune.
6. Vietnam Airlines receives 11th Boeing Dreamliner   8/5/2017 - Vietnam Plus.
7. Pakistan International Airlines pilot sleeps on UK-bound flight; probe launched   7/5/2017 - Times Of Oman.
8. After ban, Turkish Airlines to offer laptops to VIP travellers   6/5/2017 - The Malay Mail Online.
9. China’s C919 narrow-body jet takes off on maiden flight   6/5/2017 - The Malay Mail Online.
10. US lawmakers grill airline executives after customer disasters   3/5/2017- Free Malaysia Today.
11. At least 27 hurt in turbulent Aeroflot Moscow-Bangkok flight   1/5/2017 - Free Malaysia Today.

Plane Spotting: Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 (9M- MXE)

Going Beyond Expectations 

Date Taken: Sunday, 9 April, 2017 5:59 PM

Aircraft Information: 

Aircraft: Boeing 737- 8H6,

Airline: Malaysia Airlines,
Alliance: Oneworld,

Callsign: Malaysian,

Reg No: 9M- MXE,

Location: Runway 32L WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

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Click the link to watch the video.
'Are You Afraid Of Flying?' Why This Airline's Powerful New Ad Is Viral
The ad leaves viewers with a powerful final message: "Don't be afraid to say no to discrimination."

Source: NDTV

Plane Spotting: AirAsia X Airbus A330 (9M- XXF)

Fly to Malaysia Livery

Date taken: Sunday, 9 April, 2017 6:30 PM

Aircraft's Information:

Aircraft: Airbus A330- 343,

Airline: AirAsia X,
Callsign: Xanadu,

Reg No: 9M- XXF,

Location: Runway 33, WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

Plane Spotting: Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 (9M- MXC)

Date taken: Saturday, 29 April, 2017 7:32 AM (GMT +8)

Aircraft Information: 

Aircraft: Boeing 737- 8H6,

Airline: Malaysia Airlines,
Alliance: Oneworld,

Callsign: Malaysian,

Reg No: 9M- MXC,

Location: WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

Plane Spotting: Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380

Date Taken: Saturday, 29 April, 2017 7:28 AM (GMT +8)

Aircraft's Information:

• Aircraft: Airbus A380-841,
• Airline: Malaysia Airlines, 
• Alliance: Oneworld,
• Location: WMKK/ KLIA,

Plane Spotting: SilkAir Airbus A320 (9V- SLQ)

A Joy to Fly

Date taken: Saturday, 29 April, 2017 8:06 AM (GMT +8)

Aircraft Information: 

Aircraft: Airbus A320- 232,

Airline: SilkAir,

Callsign: Silkair,

Reg No: 9V- SLQ,

Location: WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

Aviation News l Malaysia: 5 injured after severe turbulence on AirAsia X flight (Video)

Plane Spotting: Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 (9M- MXE)

Date taken: April 29, 2017  7:35 AM

Aircraft Information: 

Aircraft: Boeing 737- 8H6,

Airline: Malaysia Airlines,
Alliance: Oneworld,

Callsign: Malaysian,

Reg No: 9M- MXE,
Flight: MH1137,
Route: PEN-KUL,

Location: WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

Plane Spotting: Qatar Airways Boeing 777 (A7- BAL)

Date taken: April 29, 2017   7:54 AM.

Aircraft Information: 

Aircraft: Boeing 777- 3DZ (ER),

Airline: Qatar Airways,
Alliance: Oneworld,

Callsign: Qatari,

Flight: QR844 ,
Route: DOH- KUL,

Reg No: A7-BAL,

Location: WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

Plane Spotting: Malaysia Airlines (9M-MXU)

Date taken: April 29, 2017   8:15 AM

Info by flightradar24:

Aircraft: Boeing 737- 8H6,

Airline: Malaysia Airlines,
Alliance: Oneworld,

Callsign: Malaysian,

Flight: MH144,
Route: DRW- KUL,

Reg No: 9M- MXU,

Location: WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia,

Plane Spotting: Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 (9M-MXO)

Date taken: 8:27 AM  April 29, 2017.

Info by flightradar24:

Aircraft: Boeing 737- 8H6,

Airline: Malaysia Airlines,

Alliance: Oneworld,

Callsign: Malaysian,

Flight: MH2742,

Route: KUL- BTU,

Reg No: 9M- MXO,

Location: WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

Plane Spotting: AirAsia Airbus A320 (9M- AHJ) ready for take off

Date taken: 29 April 2017  10:38 AM.

Aircraft's Information (info by flightradar24.com):

Aircraft: Airbus A320- 216,

Airline: AirAsia,
Flight: AK346,
Route: KUL- JOG,
Callsign: Red Cap,

Reg No: 9M- AHJ,

Location: Runway 33, WMKK/ KLIA/ Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Selangor, Malaysia.

Plane Spotting: Sunrise.... sunrise.... at KLIA

The more mornings we roll out of bed EARLY,

the closer we'll be to our GOALS.

Good evening,

I love waking up early in the morning, have a sip of coffee then drive to one of my favorite place.... the airport. KLIA1 observation deck at the departure hall is a little bit tricky to locate if it's your first visit. How to get there? Just find the direction to KLIA1 surau. A 8 minute walk from the car park. Only few will appreciate the breathtaking view of the runway. The sound of aircraft engine... I'm too mesmerized, deeply in love with it. 

These are photos taken on Saturday, April 30, 2017. I hope you enjoy the view as much as I do.

A breathtaking view of sunrise from the observation deck. 

All Nippon Airways (ANA) Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 & Airbus A380.

Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330 & Airbus A380.