Sri Lanka Aviation

**uthum** · 27-01-2012, 06:35 AM

Srilankan Airlines,From 25MAR12 to 14JUL12 and from 03SEP12 to 27OCT12, service reduces from 12 weekly to Daily. UL will maintain 12 weekly frequencies between 15JUL12 and 02SEP12. Reservation is now open for the additional flights (UL505/506)

UL505 CMB0200 – 0900LHR 343 7
UL505 CMB0200 – 0900LHR 332 6
UL505 CMB0500 – 1200LHR 332 4
UL505 CMB0640 – 1340LHR 343 12
UL503 CMB1305 – 2005LHR 332 D

UL506 LHR1040 – 0155+1CMB 343 7
UL506 LHR1155 – 0310+1CMB 332 6
UL506 LHR1340 – 0455+1CMB 332 4
UL506 LHR1500 – 0615+1CMB 343 12
UL504 LHR2135 – 1250+1CMB 332 D

**Srilankan1** · 27-01-2012, 03:54 PM

Good News.Thanks for the latest update Uthum.

**Max** · 29-01-2012, 04:11 AM

Civil Aviation Minister visits UAE

Emirates, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) based airline recently organised an exhibition relating to the field of aviation industry and an air display to commemorate the completion of over forty years of existence of the Emirates group. At this exhibition, modern technical equipment used in the aviation field and aircraft were displayed.

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Civil Aviation Priyankara Jayaratne took part in the discussions with regard to the development of the Mattala Airport and also to make a request to United Arab Emirates Airlines to use the Mattala Airport as a destination. This meeting was also attended by Consultant to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Dhammika Attygalle.

Home - Nation Post

http://www.nation.lk/edition/business/item/1975-civil-aviation-minister-visits-uae

**skyline** · 29-01-2012, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Expoair announced the resumption of regular flights from Colombo – Jaffna today (Wednesday 25 January 2012) ..

Now, revamped with a brand new aircraft and new flight plan, ExpoAir aims to woo the business traveller with the promise of “Jaffna in just over 1 Hour”, with twice-daily scheduled flights; underscoring its understanding of the need for affordable and fast travel between the northern capital and Colombo. A brand new Cessna Grand Caravan 12 seater aircraft with leather seats, individual reading lights, air-vents, also equipped with a drop-down monitor which will be screening silent movies during the flight. The journey promises to be invigorating and comfortable with the added bonus of 2 flight crew members to take care of safety and comfort.

Taking off on 01 February 2012 ExpoAir will fly twice daily from the Ratmalana Airport at 07:00 hrs. and 16:15 hrs. and the return flights from Jaffna will be at 08:45 hrs. and 16:45 hrs. respectively, with arrival times approximately one hour after takeoff. The one-way tickets are priced at Rs. 10,000/- and return tickets at Rs 19,100/- which includes a 15 kg baggage allowance per individual. The excess baggage charges are limited to a nominal Rs. 150/- per kilo. ExpoAir will operate a special shuttle service to and from the Palaly airport to the Jaffna town to ensure maximum safety and comfort for the passengers.

http://www.lbt.lk/news/business/1066-jaffna-flights

http://oi40.tinypic.com/14e5bae.jpg

Where was this photo taken?

**ecureilx** · 30-01-2012, 08:34 AM

skyline: from the LBT.lk site ??

**skyline** · 30-01-2012, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by ecureilx

skyline: from the LBT.lk site ??

Yes, indeed!

**uthum** · 01-02-2012, 05:20 AM

Mihin Lanka was awarded the ‘Budget Airline of the Year-2011’ prize following Bangladeshi fliers’ opinion survey conducted by ‘The Bangladesh Monitor,’ a fortnightly Aviation and Tourism journal.

http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesig...php?nid=220274

**Max** · 01-02-2012, 01:48 PM

SriLankan Airlines hires more cadet pilots

SriLankan Airlines' latest batch of cadet pilots were awarded their 'wings' when they passed out as Junior First Officers recently at the international airport in Katunayake.

"With plans for expanding the fleet size to 30 aircraft by 2015, more recruitment will be initiated to meet growing demand with SriLankan gearing to increase its’ route network," the airline said in a statement.

"The batch of 2010 (cadet pilots) underwent a stringent one-year training programme before qualifying to fly with the national carrier," the statement said.

The cadet pilots obtained the CAASL (Civil Aviation Authority) license, a globally recognised certification, the airline said.

http://www.lankabusinessonline.com/f...nid=1957378255

**Cayman** · 02-02-2012, 06:13 AM

It has been reported that UL made a loss of LKR 19.5B in 2011.

What a waste of tax payer money?

They really should disband this whole operation and sell the tradename to a private operator.

**Max** · 03-02-2012, 03:53 AM

SriLankan Air Taxi to Anuradhapura

SriLankan Air Taxi will operate daily scheduled flights to Mahawilachchiya Tank, Anuradhapura from February 4 to 11, 2012, providing fast and comfortable transfers to the exhibition venue of Deyata Kirula.

http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/02/03/bus05.asp

**ecureilx** · 03-02-2012, 07:31 AM

cayman: Ssshhhhhhhhhhhh: I understood that some UL people are here .. not too loud ..

Oh, I am a bit miffed about the massively profitable airline (as per propaganda a few months ago) can go into such a big nose dive ..

**Cayman** · 03-02-2012, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by ecureilx

cayman: Ssshhhhhhhhhhhh: I understood that some UL people are here .. not too loud ..

Oh, I am a bit miffed about the massively profitable airline (as per propaganda a few months ago) can go into such a big nose dive ..

Ha ha... I wanted them to hear it too that they are doing a piss poor job and wasting precious public funds.

There is something fundamentally wrong with the way UL is run. There is no other explanation for the losses at UL to skyrocket at a time tourist arrivals are also sky rocketing.

Let's not even get started on Mihin!

**Serendib** · 03-02-2012, 10:26 PM

SriLankan Airlines is planning to launch flights to Ahmedabad from Colombo as well as restarting services to Calicut and Goa. The airline had stopped the Calicut and Goa operations during FY 2008-09. Lalith Peiris, Area Manager - Maharashtra, SriLankan Airlines, revealed that the airline currently had load factors of 70-80 per cent on the Indian routes and is looking to tap MICE traffic from India. “Our focus is on corporate travellers from India. We will target MICE and corporate travellers from Tier-I and Tier-II cities in India,” he said.

SriLankan Airlines is also aiming to increase capacity on its Indian routes in 2012 by bringing in new aircraft. Peiris added, “We are considering bringing in new aircraft to fly on the Mumbai routes. We will replace the A320s currently in operation on the Mumbai routes with four A340s by March 2012. These aircraft will enable us to offer flatbed seats in business class as well as increase capacity in the economy class.”

SriLankan Airlines currently operates 77 flights per week to India including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Tiruchirapalli. http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/sril...icut-goa-15570

**Max** · 05-02-2012, 04:28 AM

Minhin Lanka revises flight schedule from February 2012

Mihin Lanka will revise its flight schedule starting February 01, 2012.

The airline will offer twice weekly seasonal services from Colombo to the Indian city of Gaya until April 1, 2012 and a twice weekly connection to Varanasi, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, until March 30, 2012.

Increase of flights

Mihin Lanka will increase its flights to the Indonesian capital Jakarta from three to four flights per week.

To Sharjah, UAE, from two to three flights per week.

Flights on the combined Dubai and Kuwait route will be reduced from five to four flights per week.

Page not found – Budget Airline Guide

http://www.budgetairlineguide.com/news/266/minhin-lanka-revises-flight-schedule-from-february-2012/

**Max** · 05-02-2012, 04:41 AM

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