Sri Lanka Aviation

[banuthev]

Fitsair did the ground testing on 4R-EXN (ATR) at RML two days ago.

Hi Haleef, Do you know when 4R-EXN expecting to fly schedule flights?

[banuthev]

Definitely yes!
I believe operating ALS was indeed profitable. For UL to get their formula right, I do hope they look to at least convert some of the older A330’s into dedicated freighters.

The best examples would be the Indian LCC’s - IndiGo and SpiceJet who are performing well on Cargo Ops even with narrow body freighters

Secondly, UL does also need focus on regional connectivity from our Minor International Airports (RML & JAF) as of now JAF is monopolized by Alliance.
They should honestly phase out the 2 A320neos and allocate the same in acquiring turboprops - FitsAir were considering the Q400 however I’m not quite sure when they are scheduled to be delivered

RML & JAF as we know have lower embarkation fees, translating into lower fares which is something we all look for

Hi Aaqib, Which destinations are suitable for using Q400?

[banuthev]

Saudia announced 25 new destinstions : https://airwaysmag.com/saudia-25-new-destinations/

Sadly Colombo is not in the new destinstions list

Why Kuwait Airways and Saudia doesn't fly to Colombo?

[Aaqib]

Hi Aaqib, Which destinations are suitable for using Q400?

Sri Lanka initially it was proposed to fly RML-JAF-MAA and RML-JAF-TRZ which was also published on their website

CMB-IXM and BLR will also be practical based on the load factor

[banuthev]

Good News! Wizz Air is going to fly direct flights to Mattala Airport from Abu Dhabi effecive 30-Oct.2023.

AUH-HRI - 13:25 - 19:40 - MO.WE.FR
HRI-AUH - 20:40 - 00:55+1 - MO.WE.FR

Could Wizzair be able to sustain on this route for long?

In the past Air Arabia, FlyDubai & RotanaJet operated between UAE and Mattala, but the flight didn't last long.

[Rumeth747]

Sri Lanka initially it was proposed to fly RML-JAF-MAA and RML-JAF-TRZ which was also published on their website

CMB-IXM and BLR will also be practical based on the load factor

Indigo will be a possible threat to South asian low cost and star class airlines...Srilankan and Fitsair should have an aggressive path to survive

[banuthev]

ALH and ALN both were taken in for C-checks months ago. Lots of patch work and repairs were done on it, including painting. ALH is nearly done now, probably a test flight will happen soon. ALN is now being worked on. Expect to see ALH flying soon again.

Engine Run being done on ALH right now. When it's going to fly its Test flight? Is ALH still carrying the Oneworld livery after recent paint work?

[RUM2004]

Engine Run being done on ALH right now. When it's going to fly its Test flight? Is ALH still carrying the Oneworld livery after recent paint work?

I think they will paint An A330-300 with oneworld livery soon, as the current -200s are on their way to retirement

[RUM2004]

What are your ideas about the Selling the Srilankan airlines to another airline?
Personally I think it's gonna be a big mistake 👀

[4R-SRD]

Good News! Wizz Air is going to fly direct flights to Mattala Airport from Abu Dhabi effecive 30-Oct.2023.

AUH-HRI - 13:25 - 19:40 - MO.WE.FR
HRI-AUH - 20:40 - 00:55+1 - MO.WE.FR

Could Wizzair be able to sustain on this route for long?

In the past Air Arabia, FlyDubai & RotanaJet operated between UAE and Mattala, but the flight didn't last long.

Means they are keep on postponing the flight since last year

[Azamh]

What are your ideas about the Selling the Srilankan airlines to another airline?
Personally I think it's gonna be a big mistake 👀

I think selling is the best option , Because Government own airlines are mostly running at a lost, If Rajapaksa back in power airline might die

[Serendib]

Means they are keep on postponing the flight since last year

Why did Wizz postpone HRI last year?

[banuthev]

I think they will paint An A330-300 with oneworld livery soon, as the current -200s are on their way to retirement

In my humble opinion, UL better paint the oneworld livery on the A330 which is going to be delivered this year on 6 years lease (lease expires in 2029). Please note current A333s (ALL to ALR) are leaving the fleet in 2026/2027).

Please correct me if im wrong?

[banuthev]

CAPA says " Oman Air reportedly leased slots at London Heathrow Airport and Dubai International Airport to FitsAir for the summer 2023 season" :

https://centreforaviation.com/news/o...r-2023-1192769

Is it good idea Fitsair flying Colombo-Dubai- London Heathrow route?

Azamh Aaqib Gayan28 SKYBUCK729 and other team members: Please share your opinion. Its good opportunity for Fitsair to test the route

[Azamh]

Saudia announced 25 new destinstions : https://airwaysmag.com/saudia-25-new-destinations/

Sadly Colombo is not in the new destinstions list

Why Kuwait Airways and Saudia doesn't fly to Colombo?

SV and KU up to November no schedule