Sri Lanka Aviation

**channa** · 15-03-2014, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by Srilankan1

This failed Airport should not recognize as an International airport.

Although it is failed now, we should consider it as a long term investment. Once the Southern Highway reaches Hamabanthota and Railroad is connected to Katharagama in future it will attract more passangers and airlines.

**banuthev** · 16-03-2014, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by channa

Although it is failed now, we should consider it as a long term investment. Once the Southern Highway reaches Hamabanthota and Railroad is connected to Katharagama in future it will attract more passangers and airlines.

Is it true, Abu Dhabi's Rotana jet to fly Colombo and Mattala from next month? - http://www.rotanajet.com/

**vishwa** · 16-03-2014, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by Banuthev

Is it true, Abu Dhabi's Rotana jet to fly Colombo and Mattala from next month? - http://www.rotanajet.com/

Hey do you know.. now SL gov does not allow to enter new air lines just only to BIA but they demand extend it up to MRIA as well....so pity
Yep Rotana gonna come here route would be Abhudhabi-->Colombo-->Mattala-->Abhudhabi
(no direct flights to Mattala)
no sooner all international will fly away from SL.. only loss making UL and Hemin lanka will remain here

**Tig** · 17-03-2014, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by channa

Although it is failed now, we should consider it as a long term investment. Once the Southern Highway reaches Hamabanthota and Railroad is connected to Katharagama in future it will attract more passangers and airlines.

But, think about it, there is nothing there, people walk out of the airport and see impact of malnutrition among cows. Its located in a not so wealthy region and people will be able to see that. I don't see Hambantota going anywhere ? Where would people shop ? What would they do for entertainment ? Usually When a city or a region has developed enough, thats when you see airport being built and it is usually a domestic airport. The idea of dropping an airport out of the sky in the least developed region isn't the greatest idea. I dont think people would enjoy travelling 20km-30km to get from one region to another.

**4R-ALA** · 17-03-2014, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by Tig

But, think about it, there is nothing there, people walk out of the airport and see impact of malnutrition among cows. Its located in a not so wealthy region and people will be able to see that. I don't see Hambantota going anywhere ? Where would people shop ? What would they do for entertainment ? Usually When a city or a region has developed enough, thats when you see airport being built and it is usually a domestic airport. The idea of dropping an airport out of the sky in the least developed region isn't the greatest idea. I dont think people would enjoy travelling 20km-30km to get from one region to another.

all i want is EK to land at HRI, then airlines will know what HRI is lol. EK touches down at any airport, that airport becomes gold.

btw i've seen some pics of HRI with transaero B777 or B767's however couldn't exactly remember the source. does anyone knw if HRI is also a seasonal route by transaero. maybe, maybe not!!

**Speedbird** · 18-03-2014, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by 4R-ALA

all i want is EK to land at HRI, then airlines will know what HRI is lol. EK touches down at any airport, that airport becomes gold...

EK or SQ management does not eat grass.

**4R-ALA** · 18-03-2014, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by Speedbird

EK or SQ management does not eat grass.

hahahahaha

**banuthev** · 18-03-2014, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by 4R-ALA

all i want is EK to land at HRI, then airlines will know what HRI is lol. EK touches down at any airport, that airport becomes gold

Rotana Jet to serve 4 weekly service to CMB & HRI effective 9th Apr 2014.

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Rotana Jet operating from Al Bateen Executive Airport (IATA: AZI, ICAO: OMAD) is a dedicated business jet airport located 6.5 nautical miles (12.0 km; 7.5 mi) south east[1] Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

DAY STD-AZI STA-CMB ROUTE DAY STD-CMB STA-AZI ROUTE
TUE 23:45 05:30 RG401 AZI-CMB TUE 06:15 12:15 RG402 CMB-HRI-AZI
WED 23:45 05:30 RG401 AZI-CMB WED 06:15 12:15 RG402 CMB-HRI-AZI
THU 23:45 05:30 RG401 AZI-CMB THU 06:15 12:15 RG402 CMB-HRI-AZI
SUN 05:00 10:45 RG401 AZI-CMB SUN 11:30 18:00 RG402 CMB-HRI-AZI

Will they use their 120 seater A319 on this route?

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**umedhah** · 19-03-2014, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by Banuthev

Rotana Jet to serve 4 weekly service to CMB & HRI effective 9th Apr 2014.

Wow good news!!

**88gee** · 19-03-2014, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by Banuthev

Rotana Jet to serve 4 weekly service to CMB & HRI effective 9th Apr 2014.

IS THIS SOME KIND OF BUSINESS travelling ?

**Srilankan1** · 19-03-2014, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by Speedbird

EK or SQ management does not eat grass.

you made my day brother.

**lordvader** · 21-03-2014, 11:19 AM

Any news on the rumoured JQ Sri Lanka? Im guessing it has been suspended (if real) given QF's financial issues?

**umedhah** · 23-03-2014, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by lordvader

Any news on the rumoured JQ Sri Lanka? Im guessing it has been suspended (if real) given QF's financial issues?

Looks like the FB page for JQ-SL also deactivated... Last message i got from the page admin was -
Umedha Hettigoda
Any good news buddy
Jetstar Sri Lanka
Not yet got de approval from gov
Umedha Hettigoda
Oh okay good luck with that fingers crossed

This was last August

**channa** · 23-03-2014, 11:51 PM

4R-ADA is back in sky

**umedhah** · 24-03-2014, 11:50 PM

Welcome back.. I thought she was gona return to the lessor??

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