Sri Lanka Aviation

**RAHALROXZ** · 25-08-2015, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Hmm its very sad they are scrapping ADG? I thought ADG (cn381) newer than ADE (cn367)...also .. In the past ADG/HXL (Ex CX) was serving only regional routes for both UL & CXand spent more time in storage at VCV..

Whats the seat configuration for ALO? Cheers

I seriously had no idea about MSN of these two aircrafts until you mention... But anyway the lifetime of an aircraft is basically calculated by the age of its structure together with the pressure cycles. So even though ADG is younger, it may have higher number of fuselage pressure cycles, making it to expire earlier. And ADG's interior condition was a nightmare !

As far as I remember it's 28/270 for ALO

**4R-ALA** · 25-08-2015, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

The first 242t 4R-ALO flew on CMB-LHR couple of days ago. It seemingly hasn't flown since. Is it perhaps in TechOps for Wifi installation? Any ideas when it will re-enter revenue service? What is the seat config of 4R-ALO? I'm interested to know what routes this aircraft will fly.

242t A330 (297seats) may have range of upto 6100nm so it should be able to fly CMB-LHR in Summer in 11:30hrs/5020nm in Winter in 11:50hrs/5206nm. If I am not mistaken, UL's ALL/ALM/ALN are 235t types which have the maximum range of 5100nm with 297seats & fully loaded belly-cargo. I think UL should be using ALL/ALM/ALN (235T?)for medium haul and it should be taking all remaining three A333 orders (ALP/ALQ/ALR) in 242t types to serve LHR and NRT. On the other hand, UL must postpone the Three A359s order until they recover from loss.

4R-ALO is operating today as UL503/4 again.

**banuthev** · 25-08-2015, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by 4R-ALA

4R-ALO is operating today as UL503/4 again.

Today I saw when 4R-ALO was landing 18 minutes late at LHR. Good to see UL is regularly sending these brand new A333s to LHR but I didn't get why they are deploying these brand new birds to low-yield destinations like CAN, RUH, JED. Sorry for the picture quality.

**Max** · 26-08-2015, 05:22 AM

Austrian Airways to begin direct flights here

Austrian Airways has made arrangements to operate a direct weekly flight to Sri Lanka from October 27 this year, said Civil Aviation Authority Director General H. M. C. Nimalsiri.

"This is a result of bilateral talks between the Civil Aviation Authorities of Austria and Sri Lanka at Bali Island Indonesia in November 2014," he said.

He said this will greatly help boost Sri Lanka's tourist industry since most Austrian tourists prefer to spend their holidays around beaches in coastal areas as well to view beauties of nature in the countries they visited.

He said the country has earned Rs. 13.6 billion by handling foreign airline traffic operating through the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport.

- See more at: http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=local/aus....QFitNxex.dpuf

**anthonylk** · 26-08-2015, 05:58 AM

I think it's all to do with aircraft rotation & pilot training. In the past, ALL, ALM, ALN, have been used to Chennai, Bangalore, Doha, BKK, MLE, etc.

4R-ALO is scheduled as UL 454 today 26th to NRT

**anthonylk** · 26-08-2015, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by anthonylk

I think it's all to do with aircraft rotation & pilot training. In the past, ALL, ALM, ALN, have been used to Chennai, Bangalore, Doha, BKK, MLE, etc.

4R-ALO is scheduled as UL 454 today 26th to NRT

4R-ALN is today doing CMB-MLE-CMB

**Srilankan1** · 26-08-2015, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by anthonylk

I think it's all to do with aircraft rotation & pilot training. In the past, ALL, ALM, ALN, have been used to Chennai, Bangalore, Doha, BKK, MLE, etc.
4R-ALO is scheduled as UL 454 today 26th to NRT

ALO was in DOH today.

**Serendib** · 27-08-2015, 02:28 AM

Is it true Thai Airways to increase daily flights to Colombo? It's Good for Thai because Cathay to quit Bangkok-Colombo route from October.

**Max** · 27-08-2015, 03:58 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Is it true Thai Airways to increase daily flights to Colombo? It's Good for Thai because Cathay to quit Bangkok-Colombo route from October.

THAI this week gradually updates planned Winter 2015/16 operations, effective 25OCT15. Planned International operation changes, as of 26AUG15, as follow.

Bangkok – Colombo Planned increase from 5 to 7 weekly, operated by Boeing 777-200ER instead of A330-300.

News | Routes

http://airlineroute.net/2015/08/26/tg-w15update1/

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**janhongladarom** · 28-08-2015, 04:36 AM

Srilankan to add 2 more flights during December to London, as it suspended earlier this year.

SriLankan Airlines W15 London Operation Changes

by JL

Posted at 0330GMT 28AUG15

SriLankan Airlines starting 05DEC15 once again increases Colombo – London Heathrow operation, where it’ll operate 9 weekly flights, instead of 7. The additional flights will operate on Saturdays and Sundays, with A330-300 aircraft.

UL505 CMB0225 – 0845LHR 333 67
UL503 CMB1250 – 1910LHR 333 D

UL506 LHR1235 – 0435+1CMB 333 67
UL504 LHR2040 – 1240+1CMB 333 D

**janhongladarom** · 28-08-2015, 04:39 AM

Srilakan will add 3 more flights to Guangzhou as a direct from Colombo. However, it will not cancel its normal Guangzhou route via Bangkok.

SriLankan Airlines Adds Nonstop Guangzhou Service from Dec 2015

by JL

Posted at 0300GMT 28AUG15

SriLankan Airlines from 03DEC15 is increasing service to Guangzhou, through the introduction of 3 weekly Colombo – Guangzhou nonstop operation, using Airbus A330-200 and -300 aircraft. Overall service to Guangzhou will increase from 4 to 7 weekly as a result.

Colombo – Guangzhou
UL880 CMB0800 – 1600CAN 332 146
UL881 CAN1930 – 2240CMB 332 146

Certain dates operated by A330-300.

Colombo – Bangkok – Guangzhou
UL882 CMB0701 – 1155BKK1250 – 1645CAN 333 x146
UL883 CAN1755 – 2005BKK2100 – 2255CMB 333 x146

**channa** · 28-08-2015, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by janhongladarom

Srilakan will add 3 more flights to Guangzhou as a direct from Colombo. However, it will not cancel its normal Guangzhou route via Bangkok.

SriLankan Airlines Adds Nonstop Guangzhou Service from Dec 2015

by JL

Posted at 0300GMT 28AUG15

SriLankan Airlines from 03DEC15 is increasing service to Guangzhou, through the introduction of 3 weekly Colombo – Guangzhou nonstop operation, using Airbus A330-200 and -300 aircraft. Overall service to Guangzhou will increase from 4 to 7 weekly as a result.

Colombo – Guangzhou
UL880 CMB0800 – 1600CAN 332 146
UL881 CAN1930 – 2240CMB 332 146

Certain dates operated by A330-300.

Colombo – Bangkok – Guangzhou
UL882 CMB0701 – 1155BKK1250 – 1645CAN 333 x146
UL883 CAN1755 – 2005BKK2100 – 2255CMB 333 x146

Why do they operate 2 flights to Guangzhou around the same time on the same day?

**abhijith16** · 29-08-2015, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by channa

Why do they operate 2 flights to Guangzhou around the same time on the same day?

Incorrect, they operate Colombo - Bangkok - Guangzhou on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, while they operate non-stop Colombo - Guangzhou on Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays, making Colombo - Guangzhou daily as a result.

**banuthev** · 29-08-2015, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by channa

Why do they operate 2 flights to Guangzhou around the same time on the same day?

x = except days
e.g. x146 means flight operating except Mon, Thu & Sat

I feel SriLankan could be able to expand more flights if they've properly planned the flight schedule and fleet-utilization.

**Sali** · 29-08-2015, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by janhongladarom

Srilakan will add 3 more flights to Guangzhou as a direct from Colombo. However, it will not cancel its normal Guangzhou route via Bangkok.

SriLankan Airlines Adds Nonstop Guangzhou Service from Dec 2015

by JL

Posted at 0300GMT 28AUG15

SriLankan Airlines from 03DEC15 is increasing service to Guangzhou, through the introduction of 3 weekly Colombo – Guangzhou nonstop operation, using Airbus A330-200 and -300 aircraft. Overall service to Guangzhou will increase from 4 to 7 weekly as a result.

Colombo – Guangzhou
UL880 CMB0800 – 1600CAN 332 146
UL881 CAN1930 – 2240CMB 332 146

Certain dates operated by A330-300.

Colombo – Bangkok – Guangzhou
UL882 CMB0701 – 1155BKK1250 – 1645CAN 333 x146
UL883 CAN1755 – 2005BKK2100 – 2255CMB 333 x146

no wonder why they increase china capacity more n more chinese tourists. according to tourist board 119705 chinese tourists first 7 months of the year 77% increase comparing same period last year (2014-67408). china will be ul biggest market if they can utilize well.

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