Sri Lanka Aviation

**Serendib** · 31-05-2023, 05:59 PM

Israeli Airlines allowed to operate in Sri Lanka

The Cabinet of Ministers today (30 May) has granted approval for Akira Airlines, Israeli based airline to operate in Sri Lanka
Earlier, the airline was not allowed to commence flights from Sri Lanka due to security reasons; Airlines had two security guards in the planes – this was not permitted in Sri Lanka due to security reasons.
Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando stated that the approval was given after much consideration subject to certain conditions. Security personnel in the plane could only operate inside the plane and are not allowed to act outside of it. Furthermore, the airline will be required to follow similar security protocols to countries such as Dubai when setting up its office in Sri Lanka.

Source : Sunday Observer

**banuthev** · 31-05-2023, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Air China will deploy A330 aircraft with 280 seats including a business class. “We have already started accepting bookings.” - SS

Air China to fly thrice weekly to Colombo

https://www.sundayobserver.lk/2023/05/14/air-china-fly-thrice-weekly-colombo

Air China Colombo officials said the Airline would operate three weekly flights to Colombo from July 3 further opening the Chinese tourist market to Sri Lanka.The flights will be from Chengdu.Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando after meeting General Manager of Air China, Colombo Emily Liu, said the move is poised to bolster tourism and enhance connectivity between China and Sri Lanka.“This will also be opening up new avenues for travellers and fostering bilateral relations.”Highlighting the significance of this development, Minister Fernando said that the flight frequency is expected to be augm

The flights will be from Chengdu.

Air China is going to fly Chengdu - Colombo flights onboard A320 instead of A330. Flight time : 5hrs 50mts.

I believe this is the first time Air China flying on A320 to CMB?

Flight Schedule
17:35 - 2055 - CA425 CTU-CMB - MO.WE.FR (effec 3 July 2023)
22:15 - 06;15+1 CA426 CMB CTU - MO.WE.FR (effec 3 July 2023)

**banuthev** · 03-06-2023, 07:56 AM

Oman's Salam Air is going to fly Daily flights to Colombo effect 01 Oct 2023. Currently Salam Air is flying 3 weekly.

MCT-CMB - 14:30 - 20:35 - OV437 - A32N - TU.TH.SA
MCT-CMB - 22:35 - 04:20 - OV435 - A32N - MO.WE.FR.SU

CMB-MCT - 05:20 - 08:00 - OV436 - A32N - MO.TU.TH.SA
CMB-MCT - 21:35 - 00:15 - OV438 - A32N - TU.TH.SA

**Mawanella** · 04-06-2023, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Oman's Salam Air is going to fly Daily flights to Colombo effect 01 Oct 2023. Currently Salam Air is flying 3 weekly.

MCT-CMB - 14:30 - 20:35 - OV437 - A32N - TU.TH.SA
MCT-CMB - 22:35 - 04:20 - OV435 - A32N - MO.WE.FR.SU

CMB-MCT - 05:20 - 08:00 - OV436 - A32N - MO.TU.TH.SA
CMB-MCT - 21:35 - 00:15 - OV438 - A32N - TU.TH.SA

It's mean UL - cmb muscut rout will not operated?

**banuthev** · 04-06-2023, 02:09 PM

SriLankan Airlines is going to fly Colombo - Jeddah flights from August 15.

CMB-JED - 14:15 - 18:00 - UL281 - A332 - WE
CMB-JED - 14:25 - 18:10 - UL281 - A332 - TU.SU
JED-CMB - 19:15 - 04:05 - UL282 - A332 - WE
JED-CMB - 19:25 - 04:15 - UL282 - A332 - TU.SU

**Aaqib** · 04-06-2023, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

SriLankan Airlines is going to fly Colombo - Jeddah flights from August 15.

CMB-JED - 14:15 - 18:00 - UL281 - A332 - WE
CMB-JED - 14:25 - 18:10 - UL281 - A332 - TU.SU
JED-CMB - 19:15 - 04:05 - UL282 - A332 - WE
JED-CMB - 19:25 - 04:15 - UL282 - A332 - TU.SU

Just in time to cater for Hajj, however a few who I know who are embarking on Hajj are flying with Vistara via Mumbai, Oman Air, Salam Air and Jazeera Airways too

**banuthev** · 07-06-2023, 06:49 AM

SriLankan Airlines is going to take delivery of 5 x A330s and 5 x A320s in next two to three months.

SriLankan is planning to increase flights to London to double daily and more flights to India.

SriLankan eyes gains from tourism boom, despite looming supply chain woes

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/srilankan-eyes-gains-from-tourism-boom-despite-looming-supply-chain-woes/153579.article

SriLankan Airlines expects passenger traffic in the upcoming year-end travel season to surpass pre-pandemic levels, amid a boom in tourism a year after the country plunged into economic turmoil. SriLankan Airlines expects passenger traffic in the upcoming year-end travel season to surpass pre-pandemic levels, amid a boom in tourism a year after the country plunged…

**Serendib** · 07-06-2023, 05:44 PM

SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall forecasts $50m profit next year

https://youtu.be/AOfLHeDp7PUy

**Serendib** · 07-06-2023, 07:58 PM

Sri Lanka invites India’s Alliance Air to fly to Ratmalana

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has invited India’s Alliance Air which is now flying to Jaffna to also extend the flight to Ratamalana in Colombo, Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Alliance Air which is now flying to Jaffna’s KKS airport from Madras four times a week.

“I have requested that the frequency be increased to seven day, and same flight to also come to Ratmalana, and if possible, also to Mattala,” Minister de Silva told parliament.

He did not say whether the airline would be allowed to carry passengers within the airports.

Redirect Notice

https://www.google.com/amp/s/economynext.com/sri-lanka-invites-indias-alliance-air-to-fly-to-ratmalana-122823/

**banuthev** · 07-06-2023, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Sri Lanka invites India’s Alliance Air to fly to Ratmalana

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has invited India’s Alliance Air which is now flying to Jaffna to also extend the flight to Ratamalana in Colombo, Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Alliance Air which is now flying to Jaffna’s KKS airport from Madras four times a week.

“I have requested that the frequency be increased to seven day, and same flight to also come to Ratmalana, and if possible, also to Mattala,” Minister de Silva told parliament.

He did not say whether the airline would be allowed to carry passengers within the airports.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/economy...malana-122823/

This is a joke Politician planning the route for the airline ! Very interesting he suggested Alliance Air to fly MAA-JAF-RML-HRI.

Why on earth passenger from MAA have to fly RML via JAF in the 3/4 hours flight.

**Aaqib** · 08-06-2023, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

This is a joke Politician planning the route for the airline ! Very interesting he suggested Alliance Air to fly MAA-JAF-RML-HRI.

Why on earth passenger from MAA have to fly RML via JAF in the 3/4 hours flight.

Such suggestions happen when you don’t have the right people in the right places

The most practical route would be RML-MAA-RML , whilst JAF-MAA-JAF remains as it is

**Aaqib** · 08-06-2023, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

SriLankan Airlines is going to take delivery of 5 x A330s and 5 x A320s in next two to three months.

SriLankan is planning to increase flights to London to double daily and more flights to India.

https://www.flightglobal.com/airline...153579.article

UL is facing several operational constraints with the most of current fleet being grounded

Any idea why ANB is not operating ?

Many narrow body sectors (TRV,BOM,MAA,AUH etc.)were cancelled over the past two days

**Serendib** · 08-06-2023, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by Aaqib

UL is facing several operational constraints with the most of current fleet being grounded

Any idea why ANB is not operating ?

Many narrow body sectors (TRV,BOM,MAA,AUH etc.)were cancelled over the past two days

UL cancelled MAA flight due to shortage of passengers at the Chennai airport on Thursday.

https://www.dtnext.in/news/city/6-fl...finitescroll=1

**Serendib** · 08-06-2023, 08:44 PM

Air Serbia has said it is looking into long-haul leisure routes it could operate during the winter months, however, the airline noted it is primarily targeting less served destinations. The carrier expects to take delivery of its third Airbus A330-200 jet before the start of the 2023/24 winter season, and a fourth will likely follow shortly after.

Based on data from global travel provider OAG, cities that could be considered as leisure destinations with strong demand from Belgrade include Bangkok, Pattaya, Denpasar (Bali), Male (Maldives), Havana, Colombo, Seychelles, Zanzibar, Mauritius, Cancun and Varadero in Cuba.

Air Serbia evaluating winter long-haul leisure routes

https://www.exyuaviation.com/2023/06/air-serbia-evaluating-winter-long-haul.html

Air Serbia looking into niche winter long-haul destinations ahead of the delivery of its third A330 jet.

**Serendib** · 09-06-2023, 06:06 AM

Sri Lanka is currently in talks with China Southern Airlines and its subsidiary Chongqing Airlines to launch additional direct flights between the two countries.

Air China Resumes Flights Between Chengdu and Colombo

https://aeroxplorer.com/articles/air-china-resumes-flights-between-chengdu-and-colombo.php

Air China is planning to resume flights between Chengdu and Colombo on July 3. Sri Lanka sees the new service as a way to revive its tourism industry, which has suffered major blows from a terrorist attack in 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening of outbound tourism from China is expected to bring a larger number of Chinese tourists to Sri Lanka.

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