Sri Lanka Aviation

**banuthev** · 15-08-2019, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by WDR

Azur Air schedules new long-haul service from St. Petersburg from late-Oct 2019

Azur Air in winter 2019/20 season plans to introduce 2 long-haul routes from St. Petersburg, on board Boeing 767 aircraft. Planned new routes include the following.

St. Petersburg – Colombo eff 30OCT19 Every 10-11 days
ZF7849 LED2300 – 1055+1CMB 76W
ZF7850 CMB1300 – 2045LED 76W

https://www.routesonline.com/news/38...late-oct-2019/

Good news Airlines are resuming Colombo after easter in incident. Any chance KLM fly back to Colombo?

**Mach3** · 16-08-2019, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by ejanson65

Here's how they used to operate NRT - MLE....

I didn't normally do these flights and was very surprised to see a 9+30 sector flown the entire way at FL320.

Upon entering all data in the aircraft Flight Management system the optimum altitude was FL340. We flew the entire trip at Optimum altitudes as computed by the Flight Management system (FL340/Fl360/FL380 and finally FL400). We saved 4400kg of fuel - so much that there was no need to refuel in MLE.

I asked the First Officer what others would have done and he said they would have flown at FL320 as per the flightplan.

A report was filed and an investigation found that the flightplan was generated using an incorrect code that limited the altitude to FL320. Never did hear how long this had been going on and they never got back to me with a $ value on how much money I saved them.

I was sometimes able to save as much as 1100 kg of fuel on a London flight - by not blindly following the flightplan.

I doubt very much had changed.

the story is very fascinating, but then as an aviation addict and on an educational purpose I would like to know why the cruise altitude changes within a single flight "(FL340/Fl360/FL380 and finally FL400)" rather than a set cruise altitude throughout the entire flight. The elementary answer would be weather but can you further elaborate. your explanation will be highly appreciated, thank you.

**banuthev** · 17-08-2019, 09:07 AM

Rossiya Airlines is going to fly 5 weekly B777-300 from SVO-CMB effective November 2019

**banuthev** · 18-08-2019, 09:55 AM

According to this interview, UL is going to retire 3 x A330-243s from the fleet and going to add 3 aircraft next year. Do you know the aircraft type that going to join the fleet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8W8zEnD2gg

**Shehansenev18** · 18-08-2019, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

According to this interview, UL is going to retire 3 x A330-243s from the fleet and going to add 3 aircraft next year. Do you know the aircraft type that going to join the fleet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8W8zEnD2gg

A330 neos

**banuthev** · 24-08-2019, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by Shehansenev18

A330 neos

Has it been confirmed by Airbus that the 4 A350 order will be changed to A330neo?

**ejanson65** · 25-08-2019, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Has it been confirmed by Airbus that the 4 A350 order will be changed to A330neo?

A Billion dollar order with no termination clause? No way out.

There's $800 Million still to pay if the reports are correct.

These people are delusional! They've been trying this for 4+ years - if this was possible don't you think this would have happened?

This CEO will be out after the elections and we will see Kapila back along with his toady Druvi.

Toxic Pradeepa will be back as HHR.

**channa** · 25-08-2019, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Has it been confirmed by Airbus that the 4 A350 order will be changed to A330neo?

Still Airbus Website shows pending 350 order for Srilankan Airlines.

https://www.airbus.com/content/dam/c...rs-list-EN.pdf

**channa** · 25-08-2019, 02:32 PM

Interview at Derana TV with Former CEO of Srilankan Airlines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFz4PkmnV2U

**ejanson65** · 26-08-2019, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by channa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFz4PkmnV2U

A man who sold his honour, integrity and family name to the Rajapaksas.

Enough said.

**Haleef** · 27-08-2019, 06:59 AM

FitsAir operated its first international flight today from Ratmalana to Visakhapatnam on ATR-72 aircraft. Left Ratmalana at around 0620hrs.

**banuthev** · 27-08-2019, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by Haleef

FitsAir operated its first international flight today from Ratmalana to Visakhapatnam on ATR-72 aircraft. Left Ratmalana at around 0620hrs.

Thanks for the update and video ! Fitsair going to continue operating Vishakapatnam flights from Ratmalana? I am wondering why Fitsair logo is missing on its tail.

**vishwa** · 29-08-2019, 12:31 PM

Spice JET Mumbai Colombo Service started

**banuthev** · 01-09-2019, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by vishwa

Spice JET Mumbai Colombo Service started

Is it scheduled flight? I cant find its booking on spicejet website.

**Serendib** · 01-09-2019, 09:02 PM

SriLankan Airlines will add 5 new destinstions in 2020

SriLankan Airlines will add five destinations - Ahmedabad, Calicut, Katmandu, Saigon and Sydney – next year. It will also fly to Africa, Middle East and the Far East on code-share agreements with other carriers to bridge the gaps in the network, the Group CEO of the airline, Vipula Gunatilleka said.The airline which completes 40 years on September 1 plans to implement cost saving initiatives including fuel saving measures for the fleet. “At the same time, the impact of global terrorism, trade tensions and climate change must be addressed,” the CEO said.

“Our objective is to become the most customer-centric airline in Asia, both in the air and on the ground, building on our four decades of excellence in customer service for which we have won numerous international accolades with our emphasis on safety, punctuality and service,” he said.

Source:sunday observer

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