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  • banuthev
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    Originally posted by Serendib
    Sri Lanka Court Orders Arrest of Ex-Speaker’s Son Over Airbus Scandal

    In 2012–2013, a proposal was made to retire 13 existing aircraft from the SriLankan Airlines fleet and replace them with 14 brand‑new planes.

    As part of this plan, SriLankan Airlines signed an agreement with the French manufacturer Airbus to purchase six A330s and four A350s.

    A major fraud linked to this transaction came to light in January 2020, after an investigation by the UK Serious Fraud Office, which exposed alarming details.

    It was revealed that Airbus had agreed to pay a US$16.84 million bribe in connection with the purchase of the 10 aircraft.

    Investigators found that US$2 million from this amount had been transferred to an account belonging to a company in Brunei operated by the wife of then‑CEO Kapila Chandrasena.

    https://www.newsfirst.lk/2026/02/02/...airbus-scandal
    Any updates on Four free A330-900s from Airbus for SriLankan?
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    • Serendib
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      Sri Lanka Court Orders Arrest of Ex-Speaker’s Son Over Airbus Scandal

      In 2012–2013, a proposal was made to retire 13 existing aircraft from the SriLankan Airlines fleet and replace them with 14 brand‑new planes.

      As part of this plan, SriLankan Airlines signed an agreement with the French manufacturer Airbus to purchase six A330s and four A350s.

      A major fraud linked to this transaction came to light in January 2020, after an investigation by the UK Serious Fraud Office, which exposed alarming details.

      It was revealed that Airbus had agreed to pay a US$16.84 million bribe in connection with the purchase of the 10 aircraft.

      Investigators found that US$2 million from this amount had been transferred to an account belonging to a company in Brunei operated by the wife of then‑CEO Kapila Chandrasena.

      https://www.newsfirst.lk/2026/02/02/sri-lanka-court-orders-arrest-of-ex-speaker%E2%80%99s-son-over-airbus-scandal
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      • banuthev
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        On the 3 Feb 2026, Qantas to operate charter flight to Colombo onboard A330-300. Route : Sydney - Darwin - Singapore - Kolkata - Colombo - Cairo - Rome - Toulouse - London;
        Qantas due to visit Colombo this week. Does any one know what flight number will be used? So we can track the flight.
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        • Serendib
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          Originally posted by AnjulaM
          Any idea about 4R-ALH. Haven't seen in service after UL226 flight.
          ALH back in service
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          • Chanaka93
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            Originally posted by VC10fan

            What makes you think they are always fully booked?

            Apparently UL stopped because of poor route performance. I flew UL to SEZ several times and as I recall the loads were typically 60-70 pax.

            I have flown with Air SEZ a few times, and economy was fully booked. If UL stopped operating due to poor route performance, why are other airlines doing well on the same route?
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            • VC10fan
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              Originally posted by Chanaka93


              I don’t know why UL stopped flying to Seychelles. These Air Seychelles flights are always fully booked. If they have extra aircraft in their fleet, they will definitely increase the frequency.
              What makes you think they are always fully booked?

              Apparently UL stopped because of poor route performance. I flew UL to SEZ several times and as I recall the loads were typically 60-70 pax.
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              • banuthev
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                Welcome to Sri Lanka! Beijing Capital Airlines!
                Here are some photos! Does anyone know how many pax were on onboard?

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                • Chanaka93
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                  Originally posted by VC10fan

                  Air Seychelles frequency is not increasing; it is remaining 2 per week.

                  The 737-8Max is a wetlease from Smart Wings to cover while one of their aircraft is in scheduled maintenance through February. It will operate all their SEZ-CMB-SEZ flights during February.

                  I don’t know why UL stopped flying to Seychelles. These Air Seychelles flights are always fully booked. If they have extra aircraft in their fleet, they will definitely increase the frequency.
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                  • VC10fan
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                    Originally posted by banuthev
                    Colombo Airport Schedule Flight Information - February 2026[LIST][*]Air Seychelles is increasing Colombo flights from 2 weekly to 3 weekly in 01 Feb 2026 to 15 Feb 2026; B737MAX is operating the 2 weekly flight and A320Neo is operating the 1 weekly flight. Does anyone have more information about B737MAX operating the Air Seychelles flight?
                    Air Seychelles frequency is not increasing; it is remaining 2 per week.

                    The 737-8Max is a wetlease from Smart Wings to cover while one of their aircraft is in scheduled maintenance through February. It will operate all their SEZ-CMB-SEZ flights during February.
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                    • banuthev
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                      Anybody tracking PKX-CMB inaugural flight? Can see currently above China. Anyone know the estimated arrival time at CMB? Will be nice to see the photos.

                      Screenshot_20260131_013659_Flightradar24.jpg

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                      • AnjulaM
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                        Any idea about 4R-ALH. Haven't seen in service after UL226 flight.
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                        • SHOCKWAVE
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                          Originally posted by banuthev
                          Hi Guys,

                          4R-ANC back in service since yesterday [13-Jan] operated CMB-KWI flights if I am not mistaken. Any photos with new sticker?

                          4R-AND is not in service since 11-Jan. Is it also getting special livery?

                          Any idea when 4R-ANE will return to service?

                          I wonder when 4R-ABS will get SriLankan livery? if i am not mistaken it's still in all white.

                          ANE will be back flying by Feb.
                          AND is stored, waiting for an engine.

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                          • vishwa
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                            I hope SIN frequency will go up to 28 soon!

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                            • banuthev
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                              Originally posted by vishwa
                              DOh-CMB is in the top and still we could not find seat last December.. lol
                              I believe DXB is a destination that connected with CMB with most flights.
                              Destination Total number of flights in FEB26
                              DXB 74
                              MLE 56
                              MAA 48
                              DOH 42
                              KUL 38
                              AUH 32
                              BOM 28
                              DEL 28
                              SIN 24
                              BLR 24
                              BKK 21
                              SHJ 20
                              KWI 18
                              DAC 14
                              HYD 11
                              DMK 10
                              IST 10
                              BAH 9
                              LHR 9
                              TRZ 8
                              KMG 7
                              PVG 7
                              MEL 7
                              COK 7
                              TFU 7
                              RUH 7
                              DMM 7
                              HKG 7
                              CGK 7
                              LHE 6
                              MCT 6
                              IXM 6
                              KTM 4
                              NRT 4
                              TRV 4
                              CAN 4
                              SYD 4
                              KHI 4
                              SVO 3
                              CDG 3
                              CKG 3
                              SEZ 3
                              FRA 3
                              ALA 2
                              ICN 2
                              ZRH 2
                              GAN 2
                              PKX 2
                              WAW 1
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                              • vishwa
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                                DOh-CMB is in the top and still we could not find seat last December.. lol

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