The new Malaysia Airline Airbus A380 ferried from Toulouse as flight MH5439, arrived 29 June 2012 to a traditional water salute welcome, followed by a ceremony attended by Minister of Transport, Y.B. Dato’ Seri Kong Cho Ha, airport and government officials, travel trade and invited guests.
The brand new, state-of-the-art Airbus A380 commanded by Captain Norshid Ali with 91 guests and selected Malaysia Airlines’ staff from various divisions, including Group CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, Malaysia Airports CEO Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad, DCA Director General Dato’ Azharuddin Abdul Rahman and senior officials from the Ministry of Finance.
Speaking at the ceremony after greeting the passengers who arrived on the flight, Y.B. Dato’ Seri Kong Cho Ha said:
“I am pleased to note that despite the mounting continuous challenges in the global commercial aviation industry, Malaysia Airlines has never neglected its obligation to fulfill the corporate objectives required by the government. The arrival of the A380 today is proof that the national carrier has once again taken the lead to support the nation’s aspirations to be a leader in trade and tourism activities.”
After the welcome formalities, Malaysia Airlines cabin crew hosted a guided static tour of the double-deck aircraft to around 50 guests, comprising officials from the Ministry of Transport, senior airport officials and members of the media.
Guests got a chance to view and experience the comfort of the seats, the wide range of meals and drinks and the new innovative amenities available for passengers of Malaysia Airlines A380.
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Flightglobal’s Max Kingsley-Jones went on board Malaysia Airlines’ A380 at Heathrow on 2 July after its inaugurual flight to London on 1/2 July. Check out this video tour and interview with the airline’s CEO, who outlines his plans for the new 494-seater.
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The Ascend team take a VIP tour around the second Malaysia Airlines A380. Including a walk around economy and business class, the cabin crew rest area and an exclusive run through of the cockpit.
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Malaysia Airlines A380 vs 747 Queen Of The Skies at Heathrow Airport – The Malaysia 747 is being RETIRED in November 2012, but can the new jewel in the Malaysia fleet dethrone the Queen?
This Video captures the touch-down of the inaugural commercial flight of the Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380 Superjumbo at London Heathrow. The plane arrived after a 12 hour flight from Kuala Lumpur following a big send-off party at the Gate. On board was a delegation of members of the First-To-Fly Group who celebrate all inaugural services of A380’s with new Airlines.
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Impressive Malaysia Airlines A380 Display at Farnborough Airshow. The A400M is pretty big, but the A380 is in a class of its own, it’s the daddy.
