Sri Lanka Aviation

**Serendib** · 18-10-2016, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Wow ! Nice latest pic ! Thanks a lot for sharing with us !

I think UL did paint the 4R-MRF in all white since its leaving Sri Lanka in next two months. Any idea when does 4R-MRD and 4R-MRE are going to be painted in UL colors ?

Could be 4R-MRD ??
I cant see its flying for last two days.

**Sandaru** · 20-10-2016, 06:30 AM

Hi guys,

Today morning SLA's 4R-ABK flew from Colombo to Hambantota. Call sign : UL2

**MalaysiaMustafa** · 20-10-2016, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Could be 4R-MRD ??
I cant see its flying for last two days.

Since 4R-MRD is not flying for past few days, MJ is operating A332 (4R-ALH) to DAC

**Mach3** · 20-10-2016, 12:16 PM

Why MRI, It has proved to be financially non viable.

**Serendib** · 20-10-2016, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by MalaysiaMustafa

Since 4R-MRD is not flying for past few days, MJ is operating A332 (4R-ALH) to DAC

Mihin Lanka 4R-MRD is being painted in Srilankan colors at VCBI

**Serendib** · 20-10-2016, 09:04 PM

SriLankan Airlines earlier this month outlined planned new Airbus A320neo operation, scheduled to enter service in February 2017. Based on current schedule listing, the A320neo (32A) is scheduled to operate following route once a day, from 01FEB17 to 06APR17.

Colombo – Abu Dhabi
UL207 CMB1830 – 2150AUH 32A D
UL208 AUH2300 – 0505+1CMB 32A D

Colombo – Kuala Lumpur
UL314 CMB0730 – 1345KUL 32A D
UL315 KUL1545 – 1645CMB 32A D

Configuration of A320neo is J12Y138

Source : Airlineroute

**banuthev** · 21-10-2016, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Mihin Lanka 4R-MRD is being painted in Srilankan colors at VCBI

Guys
Today, 4R-MRD has started flying after its been for paintwork to CMB maintanance hangar on the 17-Oct. Has it received the SriLankan livery ? Any pictures?

**Serendib** · 22-10-2016, 04:14 AM

Mihin Lanka should not be disbanded: Arundika

http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Mi...ka-117837.html

What do you think?

**Aaqib** · 22-10-2016, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Mihin Lanka should not be disbanded: Arundika

http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Mi...ka-117837.html

What do you think?

It should have been disbanded years ago! Ever since its inception it has been a failure, However if it should remain as a LCC for Sri Lanka it should be managed by a Private company or another airline and not be a subsidiary of UL that's for sure.

**dilushasg-bdavi** · 22-10-2016, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Mihin Lanka should not be disbanded: Arundika

http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Mi...ka-117837.html

What do you think?

It should have been a no frills LCC such as AirAsia, Ryanair, Easyjet. No point in having it as another full service carrier that competes with UL.

**Serendib** · 22-10-2016, 08:09 PM

Swiss investigators are flying into Colombo next month to investigate the Airbus agreement with SriLankan Airlines as part of an international probe on allegedly corrupt deals by the France-based aircraft manufacturer.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/161023/bus...al-213196.html

**budgetcarrier** · 23-10-2016, 10:40 AM

SriLankan to go regional. One error in story; it was A330s that were leased to PIA.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/161023/new...us-213489.html

In a marked departure from the previous management’s business strategy for the national carrier, SriLankan Airlines will focus on becoming a regional carrier flying mostly narrow-bodied aircraft, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Suren Ratwatte said.

He also admitted that finding capital to run the airline was his biggest headache; that arrangements have been made for a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for staff; and that SriLankan’s credit rating (defined as an estimate of the ability of a person or organisation to fulfil their financial commitments, based on previous dealings) was “not very good”.

Mr. Ratwatte declined from the outset to discuss financial issues covered by non-disclosure agreements. Therefore, he would not–despite being pressed–reveal how much was paid to abrogate leases on three A350s ordered by the previous Government.

**budgetcarrier** · 23-10-2016, 10:40 AM

Ref above story, link to full interview is available at bottom of article, before pix box story.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/161023/new...us-213489.html

**budgetcarrier** · 23-10-2016, 10:41 AM

SriLankan Airlines will have to slash a massive 620 flights off its schedule to accommodate the daytime renovation of the airport runway after agencies overrode the carrier’s request for construction to be shifted to night hours.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/161023/new...ts-213566.html

**ejanson65** · 23-10-2016, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by budgetcarrier

SriLankan to go regional. One error in story; it was A330s that were leased to PIA.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/161023/new...us-213489.html

In a marked departure from the previous management’s business strategy for the national carrier, SriLankan Airlines will focus on becoming a regional carrier flying mostly narrow-bodied aircraft, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Suren Ratwatte said.

He also admitted that finding capital to run the airline was his biggest headache; that arrangements have been made for a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for staff; and that SriLankan’s credit rating (defined as an estimate of the ability of a person or organisation to fulfil their financial commitments, based on previous dealings) was “not very good”.

Mr. Ratwatte declined from the outset to discuss financial issues covered by non-disclosure agreements. Therefore, he would not–despite being pressed–reveal how much was paid to abrogate leases on three A350s ordered by the previous Government.

Somebody should ask Suren Ratwatte where the annual report is - still nothing.

My guess is that the financial picture is much worse than what is publicly being admitted and they don't want this getting out.

The only question I have after reading this article is: Why is this Airline still operating?

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