Sri Lanka Aviation

**lordvader** · 02-02-2017, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by ejanson65

I've had a quick look at it. My commentary follows:-

Thanks Ejanson! Didn't wan't to quote your whole post but thanks for confirming what we all thought. It really doesnt look good for UL.

Originally posted by Max

Minister of Public Enterprises Development Kabir Hashim notes that an investor has been selected for a public private partnership with SriLankan Airlines.

The minister notes that the details of the investor have now been forwarded to the Prime Minister.

The Minister notes that the selected investor was one of the three shortlisted companies that was chosen through a tender process.

When questioned regarding the name of the company who are front-runners in the bid, the Minister said that he cannot reveal details since he is not in the committee.

According to the minister, if the bids don’t meet the requirements another would be called for and the committee is yet to inform if the bids have been selected or not.

http://newsfirst.lk/english/2017/02/161038/161038

He added that it is not known if Peace Air made the highest bid since the bids have not been made public but according to information TPG will fire 3500 persons

IMHO if TPG wants to fire 3500 people they should win since they are obviously the most realistic out of everyone involved! Its a neccessary evil to get UL out of the frying pan if its ever possible.

**LukeSkywalker** · 02-02-2017, 11:08 AM

IMHO if TPG wants to fire 3500 people they should win since they are obviously the most realistic out of everyone involved! Its a neccessary evil to get UL out of the frying pan if its ever possible.

The firing story and Peace Air's agreement signing with the trade unions seem to indicate that they know someone else is going to win the bid and are getting ready for disruption.

Unfortunately this has been the problem and eternal curse for Sri Lanka in general; whenever something good happens there are always morons like this who disrupt it for their own benefit....

**LukeSkywalker** · 03-02-2017, 12:13 AM

SriLankan Airlines bidders narrowed from 8 to 1

SriLankan Airlines bidders narrowed from 8 to 1 | Daily FT

http://www.ft.lk/article/595749/SriLankan-Airlines-bidders-narrowed-from-8-to-1

The number of bidders for a stake in the national carrier has been narrowed down to one, revealed Deputy Minister of State Enterprise Development Eran Wickramaratne, without disclosing the name of the buyer. “We’ve been through an open, transparent process and we have now got down from eight to just one player. And the player is a private equity company. There are advantages in th ..

“We’ve been through an open, transparent process and we have now got down from eight to just one player. And the player is a private equity company."

Well that has let the cat out of the bag without divulging the name.

Cue for those clowns to start holding more media conferences and entertain us and UL unions to start protesting that a valuable national asset is being sold off, there will be probably even learned members of the previous regime who got UL into this mess offering their 2 cents and organize more protests.

**ULAirways** · 03-02-2017, 02:10 AM

PEACE AIR and Srilankan airlines union agreement

PEACE AIR and Srilankan airlines union agreement

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**Max** · 03-02-2017, 02:56 AM

Originally posted by ULAirways

PEACE AIR and Srilankan airlines union agreement

Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) must investigate this Peace Air Company to check how they are going to bring US$ 5 Billion in to Sri Lankan Airlines.

Not a single Sri Lankan conglomerate based in Colombo is capable to invest US$ 5 Billion in to Sri Lankan Airlines.

Peace Air = Black Money – Still they didn’t declare source of funds.

**LukeSkywalker** · 03-02-2017, 04:15 AM

Originally posted by ULAirways

PEACE AIR and Srilankan airlines union agreement

You joined the forum for the singular purpose of posting peace air propaganda material?

**LukeSkywalker** · 03-02-2017, 04:17 AM

Originally posted by Max

Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) must investigate this Peace Air Company to check how they are going to bring US$ 5 Billion in to Sri Lankan Airlines.

Not a single Sri Lankan conglomerate based in Colombo is capable to invest US$ 5 Billion in to Sri Lankan Airlines.

Peace Air = Black Money – Still they didn’t declare source of funds.

It's not a question of black money, I think they are a couple of con artists and wouldn't be surprised if they don't have a cent.

If they have such a huge amount of money from ill gotten gains they wouldn't be embarking on such a foolish scheme to waste all of it in a couple of months time.

**Max** · 03-02-2017, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by LukeSkywalker

It's not a question of black money, I think they are a couple of con artists and wouldn't be surprised if they don't have a cent.

If they have such a huge amount of money from ill gotten gains they wouldn't be embarking on such a foolish scheme to waste all of it in a couple of months time.

Trade unions cannot enter into any agreements with external parties without the approval of Senior Management,
and this Peace Air nonsense needs to stop.

Any individual with a basic education level won't associate with this Peace Air nonsense.

**ejanson65** · 03-02-2017, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by LukeSkywalker

It's not a question of black money, I think they are a couple of con artists and wouldn't be surprised if they don't have a cent.

If they have such a huge amount of money from ill gotten gains they wouldn't be embarking on such a foolish scheme to waste all of it in a couple of months time.

That's my take on Peace Air as well. I'm not sure what they hope to get out of this.

As for the sale:-

GOSL want to sell 49% of the Airline - so they have the final say in all decisions.

So that means any investor will have to pay $40 Million/year (49% of the losses) with no end in sight and also have to absorb several Billion dollars of liabilities in the future. In addition all decisions can be overturned by the GOSL.

Any investor will also need to tackle the rampant corruption and Racketeering - all those involved are protected at the highest level. Not going to happen imho.

This makes no sense whatsoever - nobody will invest under these circumstances. As soon as any investor figures this out they're gone!

The fact that no Airline will touch this already says enough.

**ULAirways** · 03-02-2017, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by LukeSkywalker

You joined the forum for the singular purpose of posting peace air propaganda material?

i dont want post peace air propoganda i want konw share with u the hidden details from media are you everknow abouth these things :P :P

**XFW-Spotter** · 03-02-2017, 03:18 PM

and today in the flightline
A320neo SriLankan Airlines 4R-ANA by Tobias Gudat, auf Flickr

**Haleef** · 04-02-2017, 01:02 AM

Originally posted by XFW-Spotter

and today in the flightline
A320neo SriLankan Airlines 4R-ANA by Tobias Gudat, auf Flickr

Well done XFW-Spotter! Good job spotting 4R-ANA

Keep all the supern photos coming, and let us know of the test flight day as well!

**XFW-Spotter** · 04-02-2017, 03:04 AM

Originally posted by Haleef

Well done XFW-Spotter! Good job spotting 4R-ANA

Keep all the supern photos coming, and let us know of the test flight day as well!

next week not more time from more pic from me, but other spotter in XFW

**banuthev** · 04-02-2017, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by XFW-Spotter

next week not more time from more pic from me, but other spotter in XFW

Very good picture ! Thanks a lot for sharing the picture with us. It looks like she spent more time in the hangar as Engines were delivered very recently if iam not mistaken. When does Airbus is planning to give her engine-run?

**Sandaru** · 04-02-2017, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by XFW-Spotter

and today in the flightline
[img]A320neo SriLankan Airlines 4R-ANA by Tobias Gudat, auf Flickr

Thank you very much for sharing this with us :-) looking forward to see more Photographs from you

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