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**ecureilx** · 09-05-2012, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by Max View Post

Sri Lanka can invite foreign seaplane operators…

Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) is a private airline based in Maldives.

TMA is also one of the largest seaplane operators in the world.

http://www.tma.com.mv/HTMLPages/index.htm

Actually, TMA's planes are on some wet lease from Ken Borek - who is the largest operator of Twotters in the world

well, seriously, if there are enough STOL runways, I see no reason for seaplanes in Sri Lanka, other than for novelty factor.

Knowing the load factors (a friend flew to Weligama - he was the sole pax, on departure, 2 pax got out, and on arrival, he was met by 2 pax - makes sense to kill it off I guess

or put back the wheels and fly the Twotter in it's natural land based guise ..

**ecureilx** · 09-05-2012, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by SpookyFlyer View Post

I think YYZ will be better with B777z.... coz using A340z for Ultra-long haul flights is costly

which 777 can fly non-stop CMB-YYZ ?

Oh, then, crew commonality ? Or is UL minting money and not telling anybody - minting enough money to train new crew and infrastructure on B 777 ?

**Cayman** · 09-05-2012, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by ecureilx View Post

which 777 can fly non-stop CMB-YYZ ?

Oh, then, crew commonality ? Or is UL minting money and not telling anybody - minting enough money to train new crew and infrastructure on B 777 ?

77W should be able to operate CMB-YYZ-CMB without penalties, although it may be pushing it closer to the edge. However, like mentioned above it does not make sense to re-invent the wheel with Boeing just for the sake of a couple of frames.

UL should get this idiotic idea off their heads that opening up new routes to all the fancy cities is going to help them keep their nose above the water.

They need to increase frequnecy in to their existing posts and solidify their position and make a profit first before embarking on extravagant projects.

Operating daily direct flights to Asian / Chinese destinations should be their priority.

**lordvader** · 09-05-2012, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by Cayman View Post

UL should get this idiotic idea off their heads that opening up new routes to all the fancy cities is going to help them keep their nose above the water.

They need to increase frequnecy in to their existing posts and solidify their position and make a profit first before embarking on extravagant projects.

Operating daily direct flights to Asian / Chinese destinations should be their priority.

I think UL management has realised that and even tried to cancel a few European destinations before being overruled. IMHO they should leave most of Europe to their Etihad codeshare and maybe only operate flights to London, Frankfurt and Paris. UL should focus on Asia & Middle East where the growth is. However I think that UL could start a flight to Africa and try market CMB as a stopover to China. Even MJ could possibly fly to Tier 2 Chinese Cities and former Soviet States which have good potential.

**kenkari** · 09-05-2012, 03:02 PM

SpiceJet Schedule Changes to Chennai – Colombo Service from May 2012
by JL
Update at 1040GMT 09MAY12

India’s SpiceJet since 01MAY12 has modified its operational schedule on Chennai – Colombo service, which moves from morning hours to the afternoon. New operational schedule as follows:

SG3101 MAA1300 – 1440CMB 737 x3
SG3101 MAA1540 – 1730CMB 737 3

SG3102 CMB1525 – 1650MAA 737 x3
SG3102 CMB1815 – 1935MAA 737 3

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http://airlineroute.net/2012/05/09/sg-maacmb-may12/

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**uthum** · 09-05-2012, 07:31 PM

A test flight arrived at CMB yesterday, anybody know what it is?

**CalgaryLankan** · 09-05-2012, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by uthum View Post

A test flight arrived at CMB yesterday, anybody know what it is?

Uthum - I think it is a Test Flight from airport.lk webmaster

**banuthev** · 10-05-2012, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by CalgaryLankan View Post

Uthum - I think it is a Test Flight from airport.lk webmaster

Or perhaps the Test Flight was operated by 4R-ALJ which is going to start the revenue operation at anytime because the seat installation has now been completed.

**ecureilx** · 10-05-2012, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by Banuthev View Post

Or perhaps the Test Flight was operated by 4R-ALJ which is going to start the revenue operation at anytime because the seat installation has now been completed.

Maybe a real "TEST FLIGHT" of the Flight Info system

I don't remember test flight being listed in any FIS - as the FIS is meant for passenger info ..

**Sakith** · 10-05-2012, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by uthum View Post

A test flight arrived at CMB yesterday, anybody know what it is?

There was a emergency rescue reharsal for ul staff on yesterday. We had to practice how to act in an emergency hijack. Although there were no flights operated yesterday due to 1415hrs-1730hrs ruway closur

**Tanveer** · 10-05-2012, 08:20 PM

Lanka Aviator

http://www.airsrilanka.org/forum/showthread.php?364-Sri-Lanka-Airports&p=2848&viewfull=1#post2848

**banuthev** · 11-05-2012, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by Sakith View Post

There was a emergency rescue reharsal for ul staff on yesterday. We had to practice how to act in an emergency hijack. Although there were no flights operated yesterday due to 1415hrs-1730hrs ruway closur

Why CMB-runway is being closed on every Wednesdays during the 14:15hrs-17:30hrs ?

**Sakith** · 11-05-2012, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by Banuthev View Post

Why CMB-runway is being closed on every Wednesdays - 14:15hrs-17:30hrs ?

For cleaning and maintainence

**banuthev** · 11-05-2012, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by SSCMK View Post

Guys, could someone check and say whether SG is going to get any Q400s delivered? Any websites to get the list of ordered Aircrafts from Aviation firms?

Also if possible help me tracking that like you did for 4R-ABP using flightradar24.com

SpiceJet takes delivery of DHC-8 on 14th May. Any news about Spicejet flying Madurai to Colombo route ?

**SSCMK** · 12-05-2012, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by Banuthev View Post

SpiceJet takes delivery of DHC-8 on 14th May. Any news about Spicejet flying Madurai to Colombo route ?

Hi Banuthev, official announcements not let out from SG yet. Rumours/unofficial updates are that Shri.Ajit Singh (Hon. Minister of Civil Aviation of India) is visiting Madurai in coming June. I hope for an official announcement from SG at least after their aircraft delivery. But their service is going to be most likely the first International flight from IXM.

By the way, SG have got approval for 6 more sectors :

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http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-05-08/news/31626606_1_international-routes-spicejet-budget-carrier

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