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  • Helicopter Carrying VIPs Reported Missing in Sarawak

    [BREAKING NEWS]

    A news report has just come out saying a helicopter was reported missing in Sarawak. The helicopter belongs to GCA Skyline Aviation Inc. Source: Interaksyon. It is registered in Philippines. The helicopter model is Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil.

    Director-General (DG) of Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), Datuk Seri Azharuddin Abdul Rahman has confirmed the disappearance. He said the helicopter lost contact with air traffic control tower just after departure from Betong. “The helicopter left Betong at 4:12 PM and should have arrived in Kuching around 5 PM”, he said.

     

    Crew and Passengers

    1. Capt Rudolf Rex Ragas – pilot
    2. Datuk Noriah Kasnon, Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC)
    3. Asmuni Abdullah – Noriah’s husband
    4. Datuk Wan Mohammad Khairil Anuar Wan Ahmad, Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Chairman
    5. Datuk Dr Sundaran Annamalai, Secretary-general, MPIC
    6. Ahmad Sobri Harun – personal bodyguard to Datuk Noriah

     

    The Aircraft

    1. Model: Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil
    2. Type: Single-engine helicopter
    3. Registration Country: Philippines
    4. Registration Number: RP-C6828
    5. Operator: GCA Skyline Aviation Inc.

    Search and Rescue (SAR) Team

    Malaysian Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai commented about SAR mission during a statement on Friday night (6 May 2016). Source

    “The SAR mission is currently being led by the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) with the assistance of the Royal Malaysia Air Force (TUDM), Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), Marine Police, Fire and Rescue Department, Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) and Civil Defence Department,” – Liow Tiong Lai, Malaysian Transport Minister

     

    THURSDAY, MAY 5TH 2016

    5:00 PM: A helicopter traveling from Betong to Kuching has been reported lost at that time.

    9:00 PM: The Star news portal reported, albeit briefly, about the disappearance. “More to come” has been added at the end of news report, indicating there will be more stories.

    9:30 PM: We are still looking for more information on the internet and no new information has been reported. The fate of crew and passengers as well as aircraft registration number remained unknown at the moment.

    FRIDAY 6 MAY 2016

    12:40 AM: Sarawak Police has given a press statement at 11:30 PM yesterday. No signs of the helicopter so far. Search and rescue team has been deployed at last known location of the helicopter. Sarawak Chief Minister, Tan Sri Adenan Satem has asked people to offer their prayer. Weather was reported as bad during the time of disappearance.

    10:04 AM: A team of about 100 personnel are searching for the missing helicopter. They will focus on the districts of Sri Aman, Simunjan and Betong. Personnel involved are from Marine Police, Fire and Rescue Department, Police, General Operations Force and Civil Defence Department. Source: The Star

    11:45 AM: Kuala Kangsar MP, Datuk Wan Mohammad Khairil is also in the missing helicopter. Friends and relatives begins to gather at his home to learn about the new developments of the disappearance.

    11:49 AM: Fire Rescue team has found debris of a helicopter at Sungai Batang Sadong, believed to be remains of the missing helicopter.

    Noon: A body belonged to a woman has been found. The body was brought to SMK Sebuyau with a boat later at 1 pm. It was flown to Kuching by TUDM’s Nuri Helicopter at arrived at 3:30 PM. Source

    7:47 PM: Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai said the investigation will be conducted by DCA’s Air Accident & Investigation Bureau (BSKU).

     

     

    SATURDAY 7 MAY 2016

    8:34 AM: Second body was found, according to Farhan Sufyan Borhan, Assistant Director of Sarawak Fire Rescue Department. Source

    11:45 AM: Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister, tweeted about the finding of third body in the crash. The third body was later confirmed as Ahmad Sobri. Source

    12:17 PM: Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai said Search and Rescue (SAR) mission today will cover 875 square kilometers, compared to 2,850 square kilometers yesterday.

    3:26 PM: Fourth body has been found.

    3:42 PM: Second body has confirmed to be of Dr. Sundaran’s. Source

    6:00 PM: The fifth body has been found at 6:00 PM today, about 2 km from Lingga operation centre.

    MONDAY 9 MAY 2016

    10:15 AM: The sixth victim of the helicopter crash in Sebuyau has finally been recovered, according to a news report by The Borneo Post. Source

  • New Airbus A350 for Malaysia Airlines

    Malaysia Airlines has decided to utilize the new Airbus A350 for its Asia and London routes, starting as early as October 2017. The aircraft, also known as Airbus A350 XWB is a family of long-range, twin-engine wide-body jet airliners developed by Airbus.

    The company has signed a long-term lease agreement for four new Airbus A350-900s with Air Lease Corporation (ALC). Additionally, two A350-900s and two A330-900neo (New Engine Option). It is not known whether the lease type is wet lease or dry lease.

    Malaysia Airlines CEO, Christoph Mueller has expressed interest in acquiring more aircraft of that type to fulfill Malaysia Airlines’ future needs. The aircraft will be delivered between fourth quarter of 2017 and second quarter of 2018.

    Source: Malaysia Airlines

  • Another Debris of MH370 Found?

    MOZAMBIQUE, March 2nd 2016: A piece of wreckage, believed from Boeing 777 is found washed ashore on the cost of Mozambique, according to a CNN news report. Since there is no reported crash (other than Flight MH 17) involving Boeing 777 of that nature, it is strongly believed that the missing piece is from Flight MH 370, the one that disappeared during nighttime on March 8th 2014.

    The unnamed source from United States further elaborated that the piece of wreckage is on its way to Malaysia for further examination. A quick look on Malaysian news sites has yet to reveal anything but we are expecting wide news coverage in tomorrow’s newspaper.

    Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 went missing while on its way from Kuala Lumpur International Airport – KLIA (KUL) to Beijing (PEK). It is being investigated as a crime by Malaysian police as they found it was being deliberately changed course from its intended path. Search so far has been proved futile with no credible lead found.

     

  • Job Opening in D’viation

    D’viation is a relatively young company operating in Malaysia.

    Company website: http://www.dviation.com/

     

    Here is the ongoing job opening at the company:

    We are currently accepting CV’s for the following Job Descriptions:

    • Licensed Aircraft Engineers CAT A, B1, B2 & C (DCA/EASA/CASA/CAAS)
    • Mechanics/Technicians all Disciplines
    • Apprentices/Trainees all Disciplines
    • Maintenance Planning / Technical Records Engineer
    • Technical Services Engineer
    • Quality Auditor
    • Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance
    • NDT Level I/II/III Personnel all Disciplines

     

    Please send your CV with covering letter providing background and details of your core competencies and the positions you are looking for to [email protected]. We will contact you in return with suitable positions.

    – See more at: http://www.dviation.com/jobs/career-in-aviation#sthash.6I7vZVdL.dpuf

  • Emirates Flight Attendants Open Day: December 10th 2015

    Emirates will be having an open day for flight attendant recruitments in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

    Event Details

    • Date: December 10th 2015
    • Time: 9am sharp
    • Venue: Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

    Company Background

    They started with just two aircraft—a leased Boeing 737 and an Airbus 300 B4 on 25th October 1985. Emirates has evolved into a globally influential travel and tourism conglomerate known the world over for their commitment to the highest standards of quality in every aspect of our business.

    With a fleet of more than 230 aircraft, they currently fly to over 140 destinations in more than 80 countries around the world. Over 1,500 Emirates flights depart Dubai each week on their way to destinations on six continents.

    More information can be found here.

     

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