Sri Lanka Aviation

**Max** · 07-12-2015, 11:01 AM

Govt planning to list catering unit of SriLankan Airlines

Sri Lankan government is planning to list a minority stake of 30 percent to 49 percent of Sri Lankan Catering, a fully owned subsidiary of state owned SriLankan Airlines, a media report said.

This will be through a competitive, open bidding process, the report said quoting sources.

The company, the sole airline caterer operating at the Bandaranaike International Airport, will be the first state-owned enterprise to be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange under economic reform plans announced by the Prime Minister.

The government is also planning to list the ground handling wing of SriLankan Airlines Ltd, the report said.

http://www.lankabusinessonline.com/g...nkan-airlines/

**Speedbird** · 07-12-2015, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by Max

SriLankan to review aircraft order

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“However I must say that the price of aviation fuel in Colombo International Airport is very high but it is cheaper in Mattala because of concessions offered to attract airlines,”Ratwatte added.

http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=2015/12/0...aircraft-order

Mr Ratwatte ^^^ it is called cross subsidizing Not onle Avaition Fuel even landing fees are cross subsidized...borrowing peter to pay paul

**Godofpower** · 07-12-2015, 04:17 PM

Some of the policies will help in the short term but I feel like they will drag the UL in the long term. I think they may be just trying to reduce losses to eventually privatize it

**Max** · 08-12-2015, 09:55 AM

Airbus Plans To Increase A350 Production Rate To 13 Per Month

Airbus Plans To Increase A350 Production Rate To 13 Per Month | Aviation Week Network

http://aviationweek.com/paris-air-show-2015/airbus-plans-increase-a350-production-rate-13-month

Airbus is looking at increasing production rates for the A350 beyond the current goal of ten aircraft per month.

Several A350s have been spotted in TLS.

Still No MSNs..........

Joy on Instagram: "Le (petit) nez de l'#A350 ! ✈️👃🏼 #igerstlse_in_the_airbus1 @airbus #Airbus #IgersToulouse #VisitezToulouse #Toulouse #LoveToulouse"

https://www.instagram.com/p/-lydWrnWeg/

43 likes, 0 comments - Joy (@joycrts) on Instagram: "Le (petit) nez de l'#A350 ! ✈️👃🏼 #igerstlse_in_the_airbus1 @airbus #Airbus #IgersToulou..."

Joy on Instagram: "A350 ✈️🇫🇷 #igerstlse_in_the_airbus1 @airbus #Airbus #IgersToulouse #VisitezToulouse #Toulouse #LoveToulouse"

https://www.instagram.com/p/-lxpTNHWdV/

30 likes, 0 comments - Joy (@joycrts) on Instagram: "A350 ✈️🇫🇷 #igerstlse_in_the_airbus1 @airbus #Airbus #IgersToulouse #VisitezToulouse #To..."

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/-lzCXqjgRF/

**Aaqib** · 08-12-2015, 11:46 AM

Was flying out to Cochin and came across an A340 parked in UL's hangar
Is it 4R-ADE? because i spotted 4R-ADF on the parking bay during takeoff

**RAHALROXZ** · 08-12-2015, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by Aaqib

Was flying out to Cochin and came across an A340 parked in UL's hangar
Is it 4R-ADE? because i spotted 4R-ADF on the parking bay during takeoff

Yup that's ADE, awaiting departure

**Sandaru** · 08-12-2015, 03:19 PM

4R-ALQ SriLankan's next A330-300 took off from Chateauroux Centre Marcel Dassault Airport today. I believe this is after completing the painting phase.

Construction Number (MSN) - 1687
Aircraft Type - Airbus A330-343
First Flight - 18. Nov 2015
Test registration - F-WWKV

**channa** · 08-12-2015, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by ejanson65

The question that isn't being asked.

UL is losing money on their European Routes. The question that has never been asked is why? Everyone else seems to be doing fine and increasing frequencies and adding larger aircraft whilst UL does the opposite.

So - is it....

A) Blah Blah Blah...Competition from Emirates...Blah Blah Blah...Competition from Etihad...Blah Blah Blah...Competition from Qatar...Blah Blah Blah...High fuel prices...Blah Blah Blah...Inefficient older aircraft...Blah Blah Blah...

B) The Commercial Department (including sales) is staffed by people who are unqualified,incompetent or both. Their sole purpose is to protect their cushy jobs while they pocket their salary/benefits/commissions. There is zero accountability and it is basically impossible to fire these Donkeys!

Perfect timing - look what I've found....

Controversy Still Surrounds Ravi K's BIL's SriLankan Airlines London Job - Colombo Telegraph

https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/controversy-still-surrounds-ravi-ks-bils-srilankan-airlines-london-job/

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So much for no government interference - all lies!

UL is nothing but a wealth transfer vehicle - public funds in - funds out into the pockets of various family members and cronies.

This will continue as long as people continue to get away with it - it's a lost cause at present.

The Airline continues to be run into the ground.

UL has to pay 300 employees from earnings from one air craft.It has to optimize the staff first without making other excuses by management. Now a days most of the airlines make money due to low fuel prices and profits also increasing unlike UL. Good example is Air Canada.

**banuthev** · 08-12-2015, 09:28 PM

Originally posted by Sandaru

4R-ALQ SriLankan's next A330-300 took off from Chateauroux Centre Marcel Dassault Airport today. I believe this is after completing the painting phase.

Construction Number (MSN) - 1687
Aircraft Type - Airbus A330-343
First Flight - 18. Nov 2015
Test registration - F-WWKV

I think the paint work has been completed for 4R-ALQ.

Hi Haleef, Do you know the name of 4R-ALQ (CN 1687) ? any pics?

**banuthev** · 08-12-2015, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by Max

SriLankan to review aircraft order

Commenting on the re-fleeting of the airline, he said that it was a good move to retire aging aircraft.

“However we must re look at the ‘aircraft order.’ Since the ‘order’ is for wide bodied aircraft that could carry more passengers. What SriLankan currently needs is narrow bodied aircraft, that could be easily filled with passengers.”

http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=2015/12/0...aircraft-order

Very sad but it's a sensible decision the UL management has cancelled the A350 order and it's now looking at adding narrow body aircraft to the fleet. In my opinion , A321s are best options for UL to replace the ageing A332 fleet. Since UL is going to focus on regional network and few long-haul destinations it makes sense if they have 7 A333s and 14 A321s.

**Haleef** · 09-12-2015, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

I think the paint work has been completed for 4R-ALQ.

Hi Haleef, Do you know the name of 4R-ALQ (CN 1687) ? any pics?

Hi Banu, still didn't get any info or pics of 4R-ALQ and its' name. I'll let you know when I do so

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**Cayman** · 09-12-2015, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Very sad but it's a sensible decision the UL management has cancelled the A350 order and it's now looking at adding narrow body aircraft to the fleet. In my opinion , A321s are best options for UL to replace the ageing A332 fleet. Since UL is going to focus on regional network and few long-haul destinations it makes sense if they have 7 A333s and 14 A321s.

Banu,

Have they already cancelled the A350 order? Did not see any official communique!

Also, I think they should go for A321NEO and may be a few LR versions as well.

I agree that they can do without A350 once the European destinations (Sans LHR) are cancelled, but the capacity gap between the A321 and A333 is too large, so perhaps they may need to keep a few A332s as well.

But, in my opinion the premium product on these A332s should be configured in the same way as that of their A333s (with direct isle access J seats) so, they can be seamlessly swapped when the demand is low on their long haul destinations.

**AF777** · 09-12-2015, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by Haleef

Hi Banu, still didn't get any info or pics of 4R-ALQ and its' name. I'll let you know when I do so

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4R-ALQ - yesterday

**330_340** · 09-12-2015, 01:20 PM

Hi,
I have two pics for you !!
After its new livrery, 4R-ALQ is waiting the departure time ..... ( Châteauroux Airport ( LFLX) ).

C.U

**Sandaru** · 09-12-2015, 01:26 PM

Wow 330_340... Awesome photos... Thanks for sharing

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