Sri Lanka Aviation

**ejanson65** · 20-11-2016, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by Sandaru

If UL take that A350, Will they begin a new long haul route to operate? Or will they operate it in current long haul routes which current A333 fleet is operating?

More wishful thinking imho - the truth is that there is no more money. It's all been spent or stolen.

What do you think it will cost to train people? For one aircraft.
What do you think starting a new route costs?

There has been zero transparency on the entire $2.3Billion aircraft order. To the best of my knowledge there is no investigation just a lot of talk.

Still no annual report published - and no explanation. Something is obviously being hidden - journalists need to start investigating and asking questions.

Bankruptcy is the only way forward imho - time to drain the swamp!

**Aaqib** · 20-11-2016, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by Sandaru

In my opinion, Maybe they just wanted to represent NEO with the letter "N". Lufthansa did the same D-AINA

Yes they probably should start a "N" Series with the addition of the A320Neo's and A321Neo's
A rego such as 4R-NAA would do

**Aaqib** · 20-11-2016, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Sandaru

If UL take that A350, Will they begin a new long haul route to operate? Or will they operate it in current long haul routes which current A333 fleet is operating?

I don't think it would be profitable to have scheduled flights to MEL in the long term, the reason being only a small number of travelers from CMB.
They could possibly target a direct flight around 4 times a week on a seasonal basis similar to KLM serving CMB from AMS and utilize the A350 to LHR as well.
Maybe add another route or two preferably in Europe because that is where revenue will flow in from. In my opinion terminating CDG and FRA is one of the most stupidest decisions ever!

**Sandaru** · 20-11-2016, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by Aaqib

Yes they probably should start a "N" Series with the addition of the A320Neo's and A321Neo's
A rego such as 4R-NAA would do

But from the beginning thr First Letter "A" represent the airline which is Air Lanka (Now SriLankan) So if they introduce a new letter instead of A It'll ruin the series :-/

**Haleef** · 20-11-2016, 01:16 PM

So guys, um what's happening to the second A350 MSN55? Is it a must for SriLankan to have to take this Airbus, or is AerCap only asking the Airline to take it? What's the latest? Have they fitted wingtips or engines?

**AF777** · 20-11-2016, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by Haleef

So guys, um what's happening to the second A350 MSN55? Is it a must for SriLankan to have to take this Airbus, or is AerCap only asking the Airline to take it? What's the latest? Have they fitted wingtips or engines?

hello haleef, MSN 55 is already wearing the winglets and engines. What does UL going to do with single A350?

source : Clément Alloing

**Haleef** · 20-11-2016, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by AF777

hello haleef, MSN 55 is already wearing the winglets and engines. What does UL going to do with single A350?

source : Clément Alloing

Hello! Thanks for the quick response and info! My bad, that was MSN60 which was without engines and winglets if I'm not wrong. Anyhoo, yes I don't know if UL takes the A350, what will they ever do. But as of earlier I saw some rumors stating that AerCap wants UL to take the A350 on long lease, so what does that mean? Does SriLankan have to take it or can they deny this?

**Aaqib** · 20-11-2016, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by Haleef

Hello! Thanks for the quick response and info! My bad, that was MSN60 which was without engines and winglets if I'm not wrong. Anyhoo, yes I don't know if UL takes the A350, what will they ever do. But as of earlier I saw some rumors stating that AerCap wants UL to take the A350 on long lease, so what does that mean? Does SriLankan have to take it or can they deny this?

Isnt there a possibility of UL taking the A350 and sub-leasing it to another airline like 4R-ALN?
KU is looking out for A350's at the moment

**Max** · 21-11-2016, 07:59 AM

Sri Lankan Airlines Announces Discounts between Gan & Colombo

Sri Lankan Airlines has announced that it is conducting a special Introductory offer for its customers for flights between Gan and Colombo which are scheduled to begin on 1st December 2016. The special introductory offer will give travelers a 25% discount from flights between Gan and Colombo, which is one of the 11 new destinations that Sri Lankan Airlines is starting to operate to.

Prices have been set at US$342 and the scheduled flights will be carried out during Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Thursday, Sri Lankan Airline stated.

Massive support has been received for the scheduled flights and the Managing Director of Ace Aviation Services, the Maldivian agent of Sri Lankan Airlines stated that all the necessary preparations for the flights are ready and will commence on 1st December 2016.

Sri Lankan Airlines’ UL119 will operate from Colombo to Gan while UL120 will operate from Gan to Colombo.

Gan International Airport is located in the southernmost atoll which is the second populous area of the country Addu City, and is also the location of a new hub by Tran Maldivian Airways.

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http://mvhotelsonline.com/media/view/379/Sri-Lankan-Airlines-Announces-Discounts-between-Gan-and-Colombo

**MRA** · 22-11-2016, 04:28 AM

does anyone know the current fleet at UL & destinations?

**Azamh** · 22-11-2016, 03:56 PM

Any news on PIA leasing A333

**banuthev** · 22-11-2016, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by MRA

does anyone know the current fleet at UL & destinations?

Information Valid from 30-Oct-2016 to 4-Jan-2017

SriLankan Airlines Passenger Aircraft Fleet

TYPE - QTY - REGISTRATIONS>

A319 = 1 = MRD
A320 = 7 = ABK, ABL, ABM, ABN, ABO, ABP, MRE
A321 = 3 = ABQ, ABR, MRD
A332 = 6 = ALA, ALB, ALC, ALD, ALH, ALJ,
A333 = 6 = ALL, ALM, ALO, ALP, ALQ, ALR

Freighter Fleet

M82F = 1 = EXM (owner Fitsair)

One of the ex-Mihin A321 (4R-MRC) is stored and to be delivered new customer.
SriLankan used to operate 7 brand new A333 but one A333 (4R-ALN) is with PIA on wetlease;

SriLankan Airlines Passenger Destinations from Colombo

Far East & Orient

Bangkok - 14 weekly
Beijing – 4 weekly
Guangzhou – 4 weekly via BKK
Hong Kong – 3 weekly via BKK
Jakarta – 4 weekly
Kunming – 3 weekly
Kuala Lumpur – 14 weekly
Shanghai – 4 weekly
Singapore – 21 weekly
Tokyo – 4 weekly

Indian Subcontinent and Africa

Bengaluru – 11 weekly
Bodh Gaya (Seasonal) – 2 weekly
Chennai – 35 weekly
Delhi – 7 weekly
Dhaka – 7 weekly
Gan Island (Begins 1st Dec 2016) – 4 weekly
Karachi – 7 weekly
Kochi – 14 weekly
Kolkota – 3 weekly
Lahore – 3 weekly
Madurai – 7 weekly
Male' – 26 weekly as per current GDS
Mumbai – 7 weekly
Seychelles – 4 weekly
Trichy – 14 weekly
Trivandrum – 7 weekly
Varanasi (Seasonal) – 2 weekly

Gulf and Middle East

Abu Dhabi – 7 weekly
Bahrain -5 weekly
Dammam – 4 weekly
Doha – 7 weekly
Dubai – 7 weekly
Jeddah – 6 weekly
Kuwait – 7 weekly
Muscat – 7 weekly
Riyadh – 7 weekly

Europe

London Heathrow – 9 weekly

Freighter Destinations from Colombo

Bengaluru - 3 weekly
Dhaka - 2 weekly *
Lahore - 2 weekly *
Mumbai - 1 weekly

* Colombo - Lahore - Dhaka - Colombo route

**banuthev** · 22-11-2016, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by dilushasg-bdavi

Gulf Air adds Colombo to destination network

http://www.tradearabia.com/news/TTN_316628.html

Gulf Air has announced the Flight Schedule for upcoming direct flights to Colombo.

BAH-CMB - 12:50 - 20:10 - GF136 - TU.SU
BAH-CMB - 20:10 - 03:30 - GF138 - WE.TH.FR+1

CMB-BAH - 21:10 - 00:10 - GF137 - TU.SU
CMB-BAH - 04:30 - 07:30 - GF139 - TH.FR.SA

Any idea which aircraft GF is going to be used for the above flights?

**XFW-Spotter** · 22-11-2016, 05:10 PM

for the NEO ? yesterday by Airbus in Hamburg XFW

A320 Air Sri lanka fin by Tobias Gudat, auf Flickr

**banuthev** · 22-11-2016, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by XFW-Spotter

for the NEO ? yesterday by Airbus in Hamburg XFW

Thank you ever so much for sharing the picture.

I think the tail fin is for MSN7486 (First A320neo for SriLankan Airlines).

Any sign of the fuselage sections of MSN7486 in Hamburg ?

Looking forward to see more pictures and updates

Sri Lanka Aviation

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