Changi Beach 2018.09.23 [Part 2]

This continuation is long overdue. Been held up by quite a few things recently. Will try to update as much as possible.

This one is one of SQ's main workhorse. The 777 one of the greatest aircraft that has been built, with a very good safety record too. It all started with the 777-200, but in a few years, we will be seeing the updated 777x family, with folding wingtips.

Singapore Airlines B777-212ER (9V-SQN)

Next is another great selling twin-engine from Airbus, the A330. SQ uses them on medium hall routes.

Singapore Airlines A330-343 (9V-SSG)

And now for the barrage of narrowbody aircraft. It was originally dominated by A and B, 320s and 737s, but with newer and newer entries like the Bombardier C series (or now the A220), would be great to see the variations. Here we have aircraft from the region, Jetstar, Garuda, VietJet and SilkAir.

Jetstar Asia A320-232 (9V-JSM)

Garuda Indonesia B737-86N (PK-GFY)

The nose of VietJet somehow gives me the impression of a military jet, with the two-tone radome and the flag.

VietJet A320-214 (VN-A695)

SilkAir has taken delivery of several 737 MAX 8 aircraft (9V-MBx series). These aircraft can be clearly distinguished from their 737-800 counterparts by looking at their wingtips, and engines. For those with a sharper eye, the MAX series sit higher on the runway than the normal 737 series, and have a different tailcone.

SilkAir B737 MAX 8 (9V-MBE)

Now back to the widebodies again. Up next, one of the first all new aircraft from Boeing, the 787-8 Dreamliner. Came with such elegance, with the raked wingtips, gorgeous wingflex and sharper nose. This is the shortest version of the family. Here's LOT's 788 coming in from Warsaw.

LOT Polish Airlines B787-8 (SP-LRB)

To end this part, here's Swiss' 777-300ER, being delivered early 2016. Their previous long haul routes were served by A340s.

Swiss B777-3DE(ER) (HB-JNB)

To be continued in Part 3.

Penang Planespotting #010 - 19 August 2017 - Part 3

Part 3, focusing on only narrowbodies, Boeings first then Airbuses. Some specials too. To start it off with a roar, here's MH's special themed 738.

Malaysia Airlines B737-8H6 (9M-MXA)

Other side

Eva Air was still unloading. Was hoping to get it before I left but looks like it would be another day for Eva Air's departure shot.

Loading the freighter

SilkAir's first flight of the day to Penang, sometimes with a 738, sometimes a 319 and sometimes a 320.

SilkAir B737-8SA (9V-MGM)

Then came the barrage of 320s from AirAsia, Jetstar and Scoot (yup).

AirAsia A320-216 (9M-AHJ) - Charter Prime Livery

You can tell that the sun was getting hotter with better lit photos. But I had to stay for one brightly coloured aircraft. One thing good about these aircraft is that it allows me to have test shots (yes, sometimes still need them)

AirAsia A320-216 (9M-AHM)

Missed out Jetstar's arrival, managed to get the taxi shot.

Jetstar A320-232 (9V-JSI)

AirAsia A320-216 (9M-AQO)

And Finally, for the one that we've (also) been waiting for. Tigerair Scoot's A320. Yes of course we are going to see more of it in years to come, but just happy that they sent this particular one up to Penang. Thank you.

Scoot A320-232 (9V-TAQ)

That's all for this edition. Stay tuned for more.

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Penang Planespotting #009 - 17 September 2016 - Part 4

Here's Part 4

We really have lots of AirAsia aircraft here in Penang.

AirAsia A320-216 (9M-AJX)

9M-AJH Departing

We then have the matte looking Jetstar.

Jetstar A320-232 (9V-JSE)

Funny how our National Carrier has so few flights in and out of Penang International.

The sole MH jet departing

Malindo ATR72-600 (9M-LMG)

And here comes the (Taiwanese) Queen

Eva Air Cargo B747-45EF (B-16482)

Up next is Air Asia's 100th Awesome Plane

AirAsia A320-216 (9M-AQH)

And we have a land vehicle rolling down runway 22.

MAB Toyota Hilux (WXD 7589)

-For the fun of it-

Lion Air B737-9GP(ER) (PK-LFT)

The last widebody to arrive from Hong Kong operating KA633

Dragonair A330-342 (B-HLG)

Can you spot something out of the ordinary below?

Just as I was about to pack, one distinctive sound was heard. A helicopter from Iskandar Waterfront

Eurocopter EC-155B1 (9M-DBI)

With a sleek Mercedes standing by

And it was thanks to that I had the opportunity to get the next series of shots.

Malaysia Airlines B737-8FZ (9M-MLL)

Firefly AR72-500 (9M-FYD)

Very Very long session, but truly worth it.

SSLee

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Penang Planespotting #007 - 06 August 2016 - Part 3

After the NEO commercial break, here's part 007 once again. Mostly short-haul aircraft here, ATRs, 737s and 320s before ending with a splash.

Malindo ATR72-600 (9M-LMG)

Malindo just lining up as FedEx crosses the runway

Malaysia Airlines B737-8H6 (9M-MXH)

Tigerair A320-232 (9V-TAS)

AirAsia A320-216 (9M-AHG) - Ninetology

Sriwijaya Air B737-8Q8 (PK-CMI)

I've always liked seeing Jetstar aircraft, with matte finishing with grey colours, somewhat resembling a military aircraft.

Jetstar A320-232 (9V-JSQ)

Reminding me of Rossiya's livery

Aaannnndddd it stared to rain after this. Might as wel use this opportunity to get the next shot. Dragonair A330-342 (B-LAA).

Drying the runway

A great final shot indeed. 2 months worth of spotting photos are still ready and waiting.

Stay tuned.

SSLee

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