Singapore and Kuala Lumpur

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Here's a few shots taken on my recent trip to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur - something a bit different from Southend! I was very lucky with the weather when I was there - avoiding a tropic storm and getting a fair bit of sunshine.

Jetstar are a major player at Singapore with their A320s:


9V-JSI Jetstar Asia Airways A320 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr


9V-JSP Jetstar Asia A320 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr


9V-JSB Jetastar Asia (Valuair) A320 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

... and A330s:


VH-EBR Jetstar Airways A332 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

LOts of other low cost airlines have a prescence at Singapore, including the infamous Lion Air:


PK-LKF Lion Air B739 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

Indonesia Air Asia:


PK-AXI Indonesia Ai Asia A320 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

Even though the Kangaroo Route flights now go through Dubai, Qantas maintains a considerable presence with 5 flights a day operated by A330s and 747s:


VH-QPC Qantas A333 at Singapore WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr


VH-OEH Qantas B744 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

Cathay Pacific also maintains a very large presence with no less than 10 flights a day:


B-HNA Cathay Pacific B772 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

Singapore Airlines is however dominant:


9V-SRK Singapore AIrlines B772 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr


9V-SYF Singapore Airlines B773 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr


9V-STN Singapore Airlines A333 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr


9V-SKE Singapore Airlines A388 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

Singapore Airlines maintains a greater presence still through its subsidiaries: Silkair


9V-SLF Silk Air A320 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

And its new long haul low cost subsiduary - Scoot, whose 777s have grown on me! Quite quirky branding!


9V-OTB Scoot B772 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

Quite a few freighters also visit Singapore:


OO-THA TNT Airways B744 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr


LX-VCG Cargolux B748 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

Whilst Garuda sends their A330:


PK-GPM Garuda Indonesia A332 at SIngapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

And JAL their 787 - my first catch of a Dreamliner:


JA825J Japan Airlines B788 at SIngapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

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China is also well represented with Shanghai Airlines (a lovely old school livery):


B-2500 Shanghai Airlines B763 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

China Southern:


B-2406 China Southern A320 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

Sichaun Airlines (in a special livery):


B-6388 Sichuan Airlines A320 at SIngapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

And Xiamen Airlines (another nice old fashioned livery):


B-5309 Xiamen Airlines B738 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

Cebu Pacific from the Philippines also visit regularly:


RP-C3196 Cebu Pacific Air A319 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

Biman Bangladesh sends their 737s (in the new scheme):


S2-AFM Biman Bangladesh Airlines B738 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

New Burmese low cost carrier Golden Myammar Airlines:


XY-AGS Golden Myammar Airlines A320 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

And a couple of night shots: Tiger Airways (now rebranded as Tigerair):


9V-TAO Tiger Airways A320 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

And its associate airlines Mandala Airlines:


PK-RMT Mandala Airlines A320 at Singapore Changi WSSS by AeroPics, on Flickr

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Finally a few from a quick visit to the rather good viewing area at Kuala Lumpur. Although a lot of the traffic cannot be photographed, it is easy to photography what is in within reach:

Malaysia Airlines is obviously dominant here:


9M-MRG Malaysia Airlines B772 at Kuala Lumpur WMKK by AeroPics, on Flickr


9M-MTD Malaysia Airlines A333 at Kuala Lumpur WMKK by AeroPics, on Flickr

Although BA does not serve Kuala Lumpur, KLM does:


PH-BQE KLM B772 at Kuala Lumpur WMKK by AeroPics, on Flickr

Lion Air can also be found here - this time a 737-800:


PK-LKI Lion Air B738 at Kuala Lumpur WMKK by AeroPics, on Flickr

And Malaysia Ailriens has a large 737 fleet for short haul flights:


9M-FFA Malaysia Airlines B738 at Kuala Lumpur WMKK by AeroPics, on Flickr


9M-MMU Malaysia Airlines B734 at Kuala Lumpur WMKK by AeroPics, on Flickr


9M-MXC Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld) B738 at Kuala Lumpur WMKK by AeroPics, on Flickr

I hope these are of interest. As always comments (and complaints) are welcome!

[Mike]

A stunning set of shots - an absolute treat to look through.

[flour power]

Very nice selection indeed. There are some cracking schemes in the far east.

[DeltaCharlieKilo]

Very nice indeed. Must get down to both locations sometime.

[Adam]

Really enjoyed looking through them, thanks for posting.

[John W]

Superb post. You nailed 'em all.
Regards,
John

[AeroPics]

Thanks John W, Adam, DeltaCharlieLKilo and Mike for your very kind comments. Singapore is an excellent place both for aviation and otherwise. Glad you liked them!