what UL is missing are a couple of A319s. these aircraft have a good range for a narrow body jet. UL can use these for experimenting on new routes and existing routes in the region
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Originally posted by ejanson65 View PostThe new government has its work cut out for it...
Investigations are needed into HRI and Mihin. Both need to be closed down ASAP. There needs to be a full accounting especially regarding the mis-use of public funds.
The same investigation is needed into SriLankan. This isn't going to be pretty - plenty that needs to be publicly exposed. Given the high debt load and the costs of continuing operations it may be best to close this down as well. I'm not sure this can ever be made profitable - too many useless donkeys employed at all levels.
A good start would be the removal of the Chairman/CEO/COO and the entire Board. Most of the department heads need to go as well - especially HHR.
They all need to be prevented from leaving the country.
Let's have some Accountability!
***A change in government has inevitably affected aviation in Sri Lanka whenever it occurred. Apart from changes made to top positions in civil aviation, a new regime in Sri Lanka has also tried to review air transport policy in the country with a view to rejuvenating the industry and seizing lost opportunities of the past
More... http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2015...ional.html?m=1
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SriLankan Airlines cancels flights to Mattala from tomorrow 17th
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/news-onlin...-tomorrow.html
SriLankan Airlines will cancel operating flights to the Hambantota International Airport at Mattala from tomorrow (Saturday) onwards, officials said on Friday.
“This is because the official carrier is losing massive amounts of money by operating flights to this new airport built at a cost of Rs. 27 billion in an area of 2,000 hectares by the previous regime,” an Aviation Ministry official said.
The move comes after expected changes at the national carrier following President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s defeat at the polls. His brother-in-law Nishantha Wickramasinghe who was airline chairman has already resigned.
The official said that Mattala is a white elephant and that few are using the airline from Mattala. He added that they haven’t taken a decision on Mihin Lanka, while industry sources say that Flydubai and Rotana Jet carriers that are using the Mattala Airport will also stop flights there when the national carrier stops flights. SriLankan flies to Beijing, Shanghai, Chennai, Jeddah, Male and Colombo from Mattala. – ENDS -
- See more at: http://www.sundaytimes.lk/news-onlin....9tMFA4Oj.dpuf
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Got some news..
Alpha Lima Mike (4R-ALM) has experienced a technical fault after a flight, I think somewhere in a Middle Eastern country or in Tokyo and cannot return back to SL until she's repaired.. You know what I mean.. She's stuck.
Lankan Cargo's Boeing 727 is going to be scrapped (Confirmed).. Not sure about the date.. I think during this week Lankan Cargo formally known as Aero Lanka will be receiving a new aircraft for their fleet
-Regards,
Haleef
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This can be a rumor. According to FR24, 4R-ALM last flight wat to CMB from Shanghai (PVG), landed @ 6.50am today
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Originally posted by Haleef View PostGot some news..
Alpha Lima Mike (4R-ALM) has experienced a technical fault after a flight, I think somewhere in a Middle Eastern country or in Tokyo and cannot return back to SL until she's repaired.. You know what I mean.. She's stuck.
Lankan Cargo's Boeing 727 is going to be scrapped (Confirmed).. Not sure about the date.. I think during this week Lankan Cargo formally known as Aero Lanka will be receiving a new aircraft for their fleet
-Regards,
Haleef
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Originally posted by anthonylk View Posthttp://www.sundaytimes.lk/news-onlin...-tomorrow.html
SriLankan Airlines will cancel operating flights to the Hambantota International Airport at Mattala from tomorrow (Saturday) onwards, officials said on Friday.
“This is because the official carrier is losing massive amounts of money by operating flights to this new airport built at a cost of Rs. 27 billion in an area of 2,000 hectares by the previous regime,” an Aviation Ministry official said.
The move comes after expected changes at the national carrier following President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s defeat at the polls. His brother-in-law Nishantha Wickramasinghe who was airline chairman has already resigned.
The official said that Mattala is a white elephant and that few are using the airline from Mattala. He added that they haven’t taken a decision on Mihin Lanka, while industry sources say that Flydubai and Rotana Jet carriers that are using the Mattala Airport will also stop flights there when the national carrier stops flights. SriLankan flies to Beijing, Shanghai, Chennai, Jeddah, Male and Colombo from Mattala. – ENDS -
- See more at: http://www.sundaytimes.lk/news-onlin....9tMFA4Oj.dpuf
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/news-onlin...-tomorrow.html
So what will they do with Mattala airport now? Seems a waste to just abandon it.
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Originally posted by anthonylk View PostThis can be a rumor. According to FR24, 4R-ALM last flight wat to CMB from Shanghai (PVG), landed @ 6.50am today
http://www.flightradar24.com/reg/4r-alm
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Originally posted by budgetcarrier View PostSo what will they do with Mattala airport now? Seems a waste to just abandon it.
1) Cargo airport
2) MRO facility
3) Low-cost/charter airport (like what Clark is to Manila)
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Originally posted by budgetcarrier View PostSo what will they do with Mattala airport now? Seems a waste to just abandon it.
I don't believe there is any way to make this profitable - comparing this to Mirabel/Stansted/Dulles is just wishful thinking imho.
Since the airport does not publish a Terminal Forecast (TAF) it cannot even be legally used as an alternate. The airport is completely useless.
What is needed is an independent investigation, followed by legal action against those responsible for this mess. Time for some accountability!Always fly a stable approach - it's the only stability you'll find this business
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I was waiting to see this news for so many years.... WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW.
SriLankan Airlines has cancelled operating flights to the Hambantota International Airport at Mattala with immediate effect, officials said on Friday. The flights were cancelled from yesterday, Thursday.
“This is because the official carrier is losing massive amounts of money by operating flights to this new airport built at a cost of Rs. 27 billion in an area of 2,000 hectares by the previous regime,” an Aviation Ministry official said.
The move comes after expected changes at the national carrier following President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s defeat at the polls. His brother-in-law Nishantha Wickramasinghe who was airline chairman has already resigned.
The official said that Mattala is a white elephant and that few are using the airline from Mattala. He added that they haven’t taken a decision on Mihin Lanka, while industry sources say that Flydubai and Rotana Jet carriers that are using the Mattala Airport will also stop flights there when the national carrier stops flights. SriLankan flies to Beijing, Shanghai, Chennai, Jeddah, Male and Colombo from Mattala. – ENDS -
- See more at: http://www.sundaytimes.lk/news-onlin....gou2POjk.dpuf
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