Sri Lanka Aviation

Good news Reservation also now open for KU nonstop flights between KWI and CMB ! I really wonder why KU did the announcement on CMB resumption on short notice.

KU will be competing with Jazzeera (currently 7 weekly) and SriLankan (currently 7 weekly) in the KWI-CMB-KWI route.
Do you think KU in the KWI-CMB-KWI route would affect the frequency of Jazzeera and SriLankan? I wish KU make daily flights to CMB near time in the future.

Hi Banu,

Small changes need to be done,
8D/ EXV Fits Air flight schedule :

Daily Flights to DXB, No any frequency reduction, do not consider one time flights to DXB as 8D825/6 for 9 weekly flights, therefore only Daily flights to DXB ,
9 weekly Flights to MLE as 8D921/2 , 923/4 some flights will be cancelled based on internal decisions.
KUL flight frequency is 4 weekly, it will be reduced down to 3 : Day 3,5,7 only.
DAC remains same, will be increased up to 9 weekly by end of this year, not confirmed.
BKK will be the next route probably.

Hi All,

4R-ANE is in the UL 320 hangar, having a C check.

Good news! When ANE and ABL expected to return to revenue service?

Can see UL also have plans to increase HYD flights from Dec25.

Historic first direct charter between Bhutan and Sri Lanka takes flight

In a ground-breaking moment for regional aviation and tourism, the first-ever direct chartered flight between Bhutan and Sri Lanka has been officially launched.

Operated by Bhutan’s national carrier Royal Bhutan Airlines (Drukair) and chartered by Bhutan-based Routes and Journeys, this historic milestone promises to open new opportunities for cross-cultural travel and tourism development.

The inaugural flights are scheduled to operate from Paro to Colombo on 19 December 2025, followed by the historic maiden Colombo–Paro direct sector on 20 December 2025, establishing a new air bridge between the two nations.​

dding a visionary outlook, Routes and Journeys Vice President Hilal A. Kolu said: “This historic charter is only the beginning. Beyond charters, we aspire to see a scheduled flight between Bhutan and Sri Lanka in the near future. Such a development would allow both countries to market twin-country tourism products, leveraging the large numbers of international tourists visiting each destination. With time, we hope to encourage Drukair to work closely with SriLankan Airlines towards a potential code-share partnership.”

This landmark initiative marks a new chapter of collaboration between Bhutan and Sri Lanka, with the promise of boosting cultural exchange, tourism flows, and bilateral ties.​

Belarus' Belavia eyes Thailand, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam ops

SriLankan is in talks with Vietnam Airlines and Saudi Air

09 Sep 2025 | By Nethmi Rajawasam

• The airline is expanding partnerships to meet growing demand from Asia’s middle class and address aircraft shortages
• The carrier is in talks with Vietnam Airlines and Saudi Air to enhance connectivity and resolve its capacity issues

The airline is expanding partnerships to meet growing demand from Asia’s middle class and address aircraft shortages
The carrier is in talks with Vietnam Airlines and Saudi Air to enhance connectivity and resolve its capacity issues

SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, is to increase its code-share agreements within the Asian region, in response to global trade volatility and a growing Asian middle class segment, SriLankan Airlines Sri Lanka and Indian Ocean Regional Manager Indunil Wijekoon said at the Sri Lanka Aviation Forum, held recently.

“When it comes to development of the network- us being one of the smallest airlines in the region have to leverage all of our partnerships opportunities. One World is one,” Wijekoon said, in response to a question on the importance of expanding connectivity and partnerships within the Asian region.

“Currently we have about 17 code-share agreements, and of that, six of the code-share agreements are with Asian carriers; starting from Malaysian, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Asia Air. So that’s the kind of focus we have.”

Around 70% of SriLankan Airline’s capacity is deployed in the Asian markets when assessing the carrier's total frequency for a year.

“We can pull more, only if we have more aircrafts in our hands. We are eager to go to China, which we have postponed for next year. We need to get into Korea. There are a few more locations in India we are looking at. These are on our wishlist,” Wijekoon added.

Wijekoon also said that the carrier is looking to resolve its aircraft capacity issues by looking towards partnerships with other airlines in the region.

“For the stopgap, with the aircraft shortage, we are looking to partner with other airlines in the region. Currently we are in talks with Vietnam Airlines and Saudi Air.”



SriLankan Airlines has also begun a financial survey for a Kozhikode service.

Read more at: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news...outes-f272sxir

Any updates on 2 X ex Air Belgium 🇧🇪 A330-900 aircraft’s? Will those aircrafts due to join UL?

So that means Saudia and Vietnam Airlines will fly direct flights to CMB?

Looks to me like more codeshares. VN via BKK,KUL,SIN and Saudia on the Non stops and via DXB.

We already have agreements with Etihad, Gulf Air and Qatar. Why is UL not using these agreements fully I don't understand... We can easily connect more cities via AUH and DOH on EY/QR

According to skyliners

Airbus A330 -343
1037
4R-ALU
SriLankan Airlines
feried 12sep25
NAP-ISL, VP-reg, for paint prior delivery ex VP-CRP

Actually, it is true. It has had the oxygen modules and engines done fixed. It is back in play for UL once again.

MSN 1037 also had structural issues as per our previous discussions. Has that also been fixed?

It seems MSN1037 due to ferry on NAP-ISL yesterday but not left NAP yet? any reason?

According to planespotters.net msn1037 was ntu by UL

that was some time ago.
Haleef said that it might go to UL again per his last post.
not sure though, it was said that the airframe, along with MSN 1060(now flying for C6) had interior holes(for the interior, not speed holes) in the places UL didnt intend them to have in.
I do have some thought that this airframe might go to C6 instead since they're currently getting ex-TG A333s to their fleet.