Sri Lanka Aviation

**banuthev** · 10-11-2014, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by Azamh

I think they SHould do some improvement in HK sector since 1986 they fly 3 times a week via bkk

Small correction. UL used to operate four weekly on BKK-HKG in 2000-2001.

**banuthev** · 10-11-2014, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by SKYBUCK729

Its fare too early to venture into the African continent.

Why do you think it's too early for UL to venture into the African continent? Mihin is already doing well in Seychelles route. I think SriLankan is better start the Nairobi (with 4 weekly) and Johannesburg (with 3 weekly) routes before other local airlines take even more advantage of China-Africa connection. I am not sure if Addis Ababa will work for UL.

**Speedbird** · 10-11-2014, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

....ET already flies Daily nonstop flights to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou in China. KQ operates daily flights to only Guangzhou in China and SA operates three weekly service to only Beijing in China...

& EK operates...EY...QR

**Haleef** · 10-11-2014, 03:22 PM

4R-ALL taking-off from Heathrow on the 9th of November 2014

Credits: Airteam Images

[IMG] http://www.airteamimages.com/airbus-...an_210371.html [/IMG]

**Speedbird** · 10-11-2014, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by SKYBUCK729

Its fare too early to venture into the African continent.

more like late

**kennny15** · 10-11-2014, 04:55 PM

Inaugural flight UL505 London Heathrow Airport witch a A330-300

**tharindaitsme** · 10-11-2014, 05:49 PM

Routes Network of SriLankan, including code share. http://www.srilankan.com/download/World-Map.pdf

**kennny15** · 10-11-2014, 09:02 PM

**Srilankan1** · 10-11-2014, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by 330_340

Hi from Chateauroux again,

I have news pics for your ... A330-343 with registration "4R-ALM ( F-WWKF )".
Châteauroux (LFLX or CHR) is a pleasant place for airplanes, specialy for Airbus.
They come to get livrery ... some weeks before delivrery !!
"4R-ALM" will live LFLX in a fornight, back to TLS

Many many thanks bro.

**Serendib** · 11-11-2014, 09:27 AM

Sri Lankan Airlines delays break-even goal by a year to 2017-2018

reuters.com

http://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFL3N0T074020141111

**banuthev** · 11-11-2014, 10:25 AM

According to AFM Aero (30/10/14), First Star Aviation, purchased the two mid-life A320-200s on long-term leases to SriLankan Airlines and Spanish-based Vueling Airlines.

Originally posted by banuthev

Hi Skyliner, When this A320 going to be delivered to SriLankan? Do you know the MSN of the aircraft?

First Star Aviation purchased UL's 4R-ABL (MSN 2345) from CIT and leased back to SriLankan Airlines for longer period.

Fifth Street Finance-backed First Star expands fleet with aircraft acquisition | PE Hub

https://www.pehub.com/2014/10/fifth-street-finance-backed-first-star-expands-fleet-with-aircraft-acquisition/

First Star Aviation, which is backed by Fifth Street Finance Corp., has acquired two A320-200 aircraft. No financial terms were disclosed.

**flylanka** · 11-11-2014, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Sri Lankan Airlines delays break-even goal by a year to 2017-2018

http://af.reuters.com/article/commod...0T074020141111

That is ridiculous.... why they cant make such a cash cow a atleast breakeven

**SKYBUCK729** · 11-11-2014, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by flylanka

That is ridiculous.... why they cant make such a cash cow a atleast breakeven

Expand to Africa , and fly empty planes on those route. Sure way of making massive losses. Forget Africa , lets try an go to MEL

**sfernando34** · 11-11-2014, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Here are few more pictures of 4R-ALL when she was departing from London Heathrow!

She is such a beauty, and looks great with all the amazing colors of London Heathrow

**sfernando34** · 11-11-2014, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Good news!! But do we have sufficient aircrafts for expansion ? Do you think SriLankan can make China-Africa route successful?

I definitely think JNB would be a good route for UL. Does anyone have any information/photographs of Air Lanka's previous operations to JNB, CPT or Durban? I guess with Addis, UL could compete with Ethiopian, as they are building a substantially large network in East Asia, particularly China. Not so sure about Nairobi... perhaps could compete with Kenyan with destinations such as HKG, BKK and more destinations in India than just BOM. I think UL should start with South Africa, see how it goes, and then expand to more places if it seems to be working. I do think, however, that starting routes to Australia would be a much better idea, considering the large number of Sri Lankans residing there, along with the increase in Australian tourists to SL. A MEL/SYD same plane service, like Air India is doing from Delhi, would be a good idea I think. It would be a great new destination for the A333.

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