Sri Lanka Aviation

**banuthev** · 13-03-2023, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

SriLankan Airlines (UL, Colombo International) has issued a Request for Proposal for the dry lease of five A330-200s or A330-300s for six years with bids due by March 27, 2023.

The state-owned carrier expects the delivery of all five aircraft within 2023 under six-year contracts. SriLankan has yet to publish detailed information concerning its requirements for the aircraft.

The RFP follows an unsuccessful tender in December 2022, which covered five A330s and five A320s. SriLankan Airlines said earlier it needed the five newly leased widebody aircraft to replace the current A330s, the leases of which are due to expire shortly.

The ch-aviation fleets advanced module shows the airline's widebody fleet currently comprises five A330-200s, which are 20.5 years old on average, and seven -300s, which are 7.8 years old on average. All twelve aircraft are dry-leased: the -200s from Carlyle Aviation Partners (three), and AerCap (two), and the -300s from Avolon (six) and Air Lease Corporation (one).

- Ch aviation

I wonder the current fleet fully utilized? Iwe know some are parked due to engine issues. Do we need more planes?

**skyline** · 13-03-2023, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

I wonder the current fleet fully utilized? Iwe know some are parked due to engine issues. Do we need more planes?

This happens when stupids are appointed as and when government changes.
How can the government justify aircraft cancelation and penalty paid..
And now morn about aging aircrafts.
Best aviation jokes ever heard 😭

**Serendib** · 13-03-2023, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by skyline

This happens when stupids are appointed as and when government changes.
How can the government justify aircraft cancelation and penalty paid..
And now morn about aging aircrafts.
Best aviation jokes ever heard 😭

Nov 2022 - Pathirage explains that several aircraft will exit the SriLankan Airlines’ fleet over the next 18 months, and the company is in discussions with its shareholder, the Government of Sri Lanka, to secure replacement aircraft through a Request For Proposal (RFP).

https://simpleflying.com/srilankan-a...ircraft-order/

**Serendib** · 13-03-2023, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

I wonder the current fleet fully utilized? Iwe know some are parked due to engine issues. Do we need more planes?

Feb 2023 - SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall confirmed to ch-aviation that three A320 family aircraft were grounded due to a lack of engines. They include an A321-200N registered as 4R-ANF (msn 8106), an A320-200N registered as 4R-ANA (msn 7486), and an A321-200 registered as 4R-ABQ (msn 3397).

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/n...%20(msn%203397).

**banuthev** · 13-03-2023, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Feb 2023 - SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall confirmed to ch-aviation that three A320 family aircraft were grounded due to a lack of engines. They include an A321-200N registered as 4R-ANF (msn 8106), an A320-200N registered as 4R-ANA (msn 7486), and an A321-200 registered as 4R-ABQ (msn 3397).

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/n...%20(msn%203397).

I wonder why 4R-ALH & 4R-ALN are not flying?

**banuthev** · 15-03-2023, 04:11 PM

SriLankan is planning to take five A330 between May and Nov 2023 on a 6 Years Dry Lease to replace older existing A330s.

Delivery Schedule

May 2023 x 2 A330s
Aug 2023 x 2 A330s
Nov 2023 x 1 A330

Are ALA, ALB, ALC, ALH, ALS, leaving the fleet?

Hi Skyliner, Do you have Information about upcoming A330s to SriLankan Fleet? I wonder what are the MSN of these A330s?

**RUM2004** · 16-03-2023, 05:50 AM

Does Srilankan AL has any plan to operate current aging A330s as dedicated freighters?? Or do they retire them from the whole fleet. My personal opinion is they should convert all A330-200s to freighters...so they can eventually increase the revenue while boosting cargo operations.

**banuthev** · 16-03-2023, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by RUM2004

Does Srilankan AL has any plan to operate current aging A330s as dedicated freighters?? Or do they retire them from the whole fleet. My personal opinion is they should convert all A330-200s to freighters...so they can eventually increase the revenue while boosting cargo operations.

Hi Rum2004, Welcome to Air Sri Lanka Forum

Does SriLankan has plans to use A330 for freighter? Do we have enough cargo demand for using A330s?

**RUM2004** · 17-03-2023, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Hi Rum2004, Welcome to Air Sri Lanka Forum

Does SriLankan has plans to use A330 for freighter? Do we have enough cargo demand for using A330s?

Hi Banuthev, Thank you for adding me to the forum.

There were zome rumors in early 2021 about Srilankan having planes to lease 5-6 A330-200Fs but as the local economy got worse the "rumour" turned cold.

In 2020-2021 finnancial report Srilankan did have some good revenue by operating sole A330-200F (4R-ALS) which led the airline to make a gross profit in Q1 of 2021.

So yes, I think despite the post-covid cargo and logistics boost we do have a good demand for cargo,
and old Airbus A330-200F is an excellent choice for that considering its range,fuel economy and payload. And best thing is Srilankan can easily maintain an A330 fleet. so having a fleet of cargo A330s can make a huge differece in airline revenue & profits.

For example airlines like Qatar, Ethiopian earns more by operating Cargo flights comparing to Passenger flights.

**banuthev** · 17-03-2023, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by RUM2004

Hi Banuthev, Thank you for adding me to the forum.

There were zome rumors in early 2021 about Srilankan having planes to lease 5-6 A330-200Fs but as the local economy got worse the "rumour" turned cold.

In 2020-2021 finnancial report Srilankan did have some good revenue by operating sole A330-200F (4R-ALS) which led the airline to make a gross profit in Q1 of 2021.

So yes, I think despite the post-covid cargo and logistics boost we do have a good demand for cargo,
and old Airbus A330-200F is an excellent choice for that considering its range,fuel economy and payload. And best thing is Srilankan can easily maintain an A330 fleet. so having a fleet of cargo A330s can make a huge differece in airline revenue & profits.

For example airlines like Qatar, Ethiopian earns more by operating Cargo flights comparing to Passenger flights.

Isn't that better to lease the dedicated freighter with main deck cargo door so it can carry large containers in the main deck such as LD3, 6 etc.. ?

I wonder why Fitsair don't fly cargo flights anymore?

Currently A330-200 in the SriLankan fleet are on lease. I suspect they are leaving the fleet as lease due to expire soon

Hi Haleef, Do you know which A330s are going to leave SriLankan fleet?

**Haleef** · 17-03-2023, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Isn't that better to lease the dedicated freighter with main deck cargo door so it can carry large containers in the main deck such as LD3, 6 etc.. ?

I wonder why Fitsair don't fly cargo flights anymore?

Currently A330-200 in the SriLankan fleet are on lease. I suspect they are leaving the fleet as lease due to expire soon

Hi Haleef, Do you know which A330s are going to leave SriLankan fleet?

ALA, B, C and H might go hopefully. Not sure of ALS though. Wondering which A330 will bear the OneWorld livery once ALH leaves.

**umedhah** · 17-03-2023, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

I wonder why 4R-ALH & 4R-ALN are not flying?

I think both are in the gangar. ALH having extensive maintenance in cargo hold etc. Haleef?

**Aaqib** · 18-03-2023, 06:00 AM

Originally posted by RUM2004

Hi Banuthev, Thank you for adding me to the forum.

There were zome rumors in early 2021 about Srilankan having planes to lease 5-6 A330-200Fs but as the local economy got worse the "rumour" turned cold.

In 2020-2021 finnancial report Srilankan did have some good revenue by operating sole A330-200F (4R-ALS) which led the airline to make a gross profit in Q1 of 2021.

So yes, I think despite the post-covid cargo and logistics boost we do have a good demand for cargo,
and old Airbus A330-200F is an excellent choice for that considering its range,fuel economy and payload. And best thing is Srilankan can easily maintain an A330 fleet. so having a fleet of cargo A330s can make a huge differece in airline revenue & profits.

For example airlines like Qatar, Ethiopian earns more by operating Cargo flights comparing to Passenger flights.

Definitely yes!
I believe operating ALS was indeed profitable. For UL to get their formula right, I do hope they look to at least convert some of the older A330’s into dedicated freighters.

The best examples would be the Indian LCC’s - IndiGo and SpiceJet who are performing well on Cargo Ops even with narrow body freighters

Secondly, UL does also need focus on regional connectivity from our Minor International Airports (RML & JAF) as of now JAF is monopolized by Alliance.
They should honestly phase out the 2 A320neos and allocate the same in acquiring turboprops - FitsAir were considering the Q400 however I’m not quite sure when they are scheduled to be delivered

RML & JAF as we know have lower embarkation fees, translating into lower fares which is something we all look for

**Alisha** · 18-03-2023, 06:08 AM

Sri Lanka has a well-developed aviation industry, with several airlines operating both domestically and internationally. The country's main international airport is the Bandaranaike International Airport, located in Katunayake, which serves as a hub for Sri Lankan Airlines, the country's national carrier.
In addition to Sri Lankan Airlines, other airlines that operate out of Sri Lanka include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and several others. There are also several domestic airlines that offer flights within the country, such as Cinnamon Air and Sri Lanka Air Taxi.

**Haleef** · 18-03-2023, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by umedhah

I think both are in the gangar. ALH having extensive maintenance in cargo hold etc. Haleef?

ALH and ALN both were taken in for C-checks months ago. Lots of patch work and repairs were done on it, including painting. ALH is nearly done now, probably a test flight will happen soon. ALN is now being worked on. Expect to see ALH flying soon again.

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