Sri Lanka Aviation

**Serendib** · 20-06-2015, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by sfernando34

Interesting developments here. Was the JAL 777 a charter? Cause I think the Japanese government has its own planes to take diplomats, the prime minister etc... and what about the Ethiopian one? Have no idea about that. I wonder if JAL will eventually start a route to CMB. It seems like there are a fair number of Japanese tourists visiting SL and the Maldives. If they added MLE to that they could surely fill their planes while at the same time making competition with Korean Air.

As part of the 15-year development road map, Vision 2025, Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its routes. The national flag carrier opened new routes to Toronto, Sao Paulo, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Seoul, and Ho Chi Minh City. The airline is studying Istanbul, Moscow and Colombo markets.

Ethiopian Airlines to wing its way to Ã¢â‚¬Ëœland of rising sunÃ¢â‚¬â„¢

http://www.ethiosports.com/2014/01/18/ethiopian-airlines-to-wing-its-way-to-land-of-rising-sun/

**Moderator** · 20-06-2015, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by umedhah

2015-06-20 UL5050 Colombo (CMB) Karachi (KHI) - 04:21 - Landed 07:13

**banuthev** · 20-06-2015, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by umedhah

2015-06-20 UL5050 Colombo (CMB) Karachi (KHI) - 04:21 - Landed 07:13

Hi Skyliner & umedhah, I am really going to miss this aircraft which had done the great job for both Air Lanka & SriLankan. Is 4R-ADB going to be ferried to CEW via KHI & PSM ? Any idea where was the first flight operated by 4R-ADB? 4R-ADA & 4R-ADC ?

Final flights of 4R-ADC & 4R-ADB

Source : Beau Watts

Thanks Beau Watts for sharing the video ? Where is this airport? Do you have more pictures/videos of 4R-ADB & 4R-ADC? When the are going to begin the part out for these aircrafts ?

**Srilankan1** · 20-06-2015, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

I am going to miss this aircraft which had done the great job for both Air Lanka & SriLankan. Is 4R-ADB going to be ferried to CEW via KHI & PSM ? Any idea where was the first flight operated by 4R-ADB? 4R-ADA & 4R-ADC ?

All those exits of old Aircrafts will bring our average fleet age drastically downwards. after exit of ADC that was 10,3 years.

**Srilankan1** · 21-06-2015, 06:07 PM

for what reason we need to have ADG with this configuration (C20Y223) in the fleet of UL please?

**banuthev** · 21-06-2015, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by Srilankan1

All those exits of old Aircrafts will bring our average fleet age drastically downwards. after exit of ADC that was 10,3 years.

Now UL have to focus on improving the standard such as cabin service, customer service, ontime performance, good maint for aircraft etc.. btw any news on appointing new CEO ?

**banuthev** · 21-06-2015, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by Srilankan1

for what reason we need to have ADG with this configuration (C20Y223) in the fleet of UL please?

I am very surprised why UL didnt bothered to reconfig this ex-CX bird which was delivered to UL in 2011 with config of 8F 30J 205Y. Secondly I am bit curious why UL didnt leased some A332 instead of A343 (B-HXL) when they know the fuel effeciency issue with an existing A340 fleet.

**Srilankan1** · 21-06-2015, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Now UL have to focus on improving the standard such as cabin service, customer service, ontime performance, good maint for aircraft etc.. btw any news on appointing new CEO ?

The Vacancy was announced few weeks ago. don't know the latest about it.

**Srilankan1** · 21-06-2015, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

I am very surprised why UL didnt bothered to reconfig this ex-CX bird which was delivered to UL in 2011 with config of 8F 30J 205Y. Secondly I am bit curious why UL didnt leased some A332 instead of A343 (B-HXL) when they know the fuel effeciency issue with an existing A340 fleet.

looks like most inefficient bird we have. isn't it?

**Amodya.Alwis** · 21-06-2015, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by Srilankan1

All those exits of old Aircrafts will bring our average fleet age drastically downwards. after exit of ADC that was 10,3 years.

4R-ADF as UL281 Back to base on 16/06/15. Any emergancy?

**anthonylk** · 22-06-2015, 10:52 AM

Mihin Lanka's Kolkata flight returns with 99% cabin factor

http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=business/...9-cabin-factor

Mihin Lanka recently celebrated its inaugural flight from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kolkata, India.

The inaugural flight returned to Colombo from Kolkata with a cabin factor of 99% and the new route will support the airline's efforts to provide greater connectivity throughout the region. Mihin Lanka is also the first airline to offer a direct flight between Colombo and Kolkata.

Many passengers on board the inaugural flight commended Mihin Lanka for offering a direct flight between Kolkata and Colombo, they also highlighted that the new flight will make it more affordable for them to visit Sri Lanka for business and leisure.

With effect from 20June 2015, Mihin Lanka will also introduce its new Business Class with an enhanced ground and inflight service that will provide passengers with greater comfort and value added services.

**banuthev** · 22-06-2015, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by anthonylk

http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=business/...9-cabin-factor

Mihin Lanka recently celebrated its inaugural flight from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kolkata, India.

The inaugural flight returned to Colombo from Kolkata with a cabin factor of 99% and the new route will support the airline's efforts to provide greater connectivity throughout the region. Mihin Lanka is also the first airline to offer a direct flight between Colombo and Kolkata.

Many passengers on board the inaugural flight commended Mihin Lanka for offering a direct flight between Kolkata and Colombo, they also highlighted that the new flight will make it more affordable for them to visit Sri Lanka for business and leisure.

With effect from 20June 2015, Mihin Lanka will also introduce its new Business Class with an enhanced ground and inflight service that will provide passengers with greater comfort and value added services.

Nope, pax load factor on that CCU-CMB flight was just below 99% as the aircraft (4R-MRF) was carrying 107 pax out of 112 seats. What's a ticket price for CMB-CCU return?

**Aaqib** · 23-06-2015, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Nope, pax load factor on that CCU-CMB flight was just below 99% as the aircraft (4R-MRF) was carrying 107 pax out of 112 seats. What's a ticket price for CMB-CCU return?

Normal Fares range form LKR 40000 return and they offered a promotional fare of LKR 21000 return too (I guess that'd be on selected dates)

**banuthev** · 25-06-2015, 08:36 AM

Any possibilities Ethiopian Airlines starting flights to Colombo? Do you think this route will become successful?

This Foto clicked by Savin G

Originally posted by Serendib

As part of the 15-year development road map, Vision 2025, Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its routes. The national flag carrier opened new routes to Toronto, Sao Paulo, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Seoul, and Ho Chi Minh City. The airline is studying Istanbul, Moscow and Colombo markets.

http://www.ethiosports.com/2014/01/1...of-rising-sun/

**flylanka** · 25-06-2015, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Any possibilities Ethiopian Airlines starting flights to Colombo? Do you think this route will become successful?

There is a gap in market between Africa and Asia, with South African Airways and Jet Airways cutting flights. Could be a go for ET. More successful if ET and UL can get into some agreement if UL can bring passengers from China and hand them over to ET in CMB

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