Sri Lanka Aviation

**MalaysiaMustafa** · 19-03-2017, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by quickingleyero

Isn't it a bit strange that MRD and MRE are still being flown to major Indian airports that have a lot of transit traffic? Since lots of passengers from Europe and N. America (who are full-fare paying passengers) connect to UL in BOM, DEL and MAA, it seems a bit unfair to fly those passengers in aircraft that are still configured as Low Cost Carrier aircraft. However, if MRD and MRE will be reconfigured to UL standards, soon, then all will be fine.

Weren't MRC and MRE reconfigured with J class when they were with MJ?

**quickingleyero** · 19-03-2017, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by MalaysiaMustafa

Weren't MRC and MRE reconfigured with J class when they were with MJ?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that (of the two ex-MJ aircraft that are staying with UL), MRE still has an all-Economy configuration (with narrower seats and smaller spaces, compared to the Economy cabins in the other 320s in UL's fleet). And, even though MRD does have a Business class section, it has a much more cramped configuration with regards to both classes (compared to the other 321s in UL's fleet).

**banuthev** · 20-03-2017, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by Mach3

Do you know exact date of the 4R-ANB's delivery is. Any news on our new airframe.

We can expect her in Colombo around 5th Apr. Today its completed its first test flight. Two more acceptance flights are to be carried out before end of the month.

Folks,

Any idea about the exact delivery date of 4R-ANB ?

**Serendib** · 21-03-2017, 02:43 AM

SriLankan Airlines have plans to increase operational frequency for Colombo - Gan Island, Maldives service, form currently served four times a week flights to 6 weekly flights from September 17, 2017.

From October 29, 2017, the airline will operate this route 5 times a week for winter season.

Source-Colombopage

**newsflasher** · 21-03-2017, 04:38 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

I heard that SriLankan A321 (4R-MRD) will be painted in Air Ceylon livery in June/July 2017 for 70 years celebrations.

What connection do the two carriers have? it has different IATA and ICAO codes to UL, two different airlines.

**LukeSkywalker** · 21-03-2017, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by newsflasher

What connection do the two carriers have?

Air Ceylon was the previous national carrier formed after independence which was grossly mismanaged and was bankrupt. It was shut down in 1979 with the creation of Air Lanka (which was renamed to SriLankan in the late 90s with the EK takeover and rebranding)

**newsflasher** · 21-03-2017, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by Cayman

I see no reason why an airline on life support waiting for the plug to be pulled spend money on retro livery.

From an aviation enthusiasts point, yes, I get the urge, but once you take a pragmatic view of it, it was never like both Air Ceylon and Air Lanka were the proud achievements of the nation to celebrate.

Under both guises they just burned through the precious little money the country had, which otherwise would have been spent on programs that would have been beneficial to masses.

Air Lanka livery would make better sense, Air Ceylon was a different airline not a rebrand.

**Cayman** · 21-03-2017, 10:34 AM

And the saga continues.....

SriLankan Airlines faces fresh turbulence | Daily FT

http://www.ft.lk/article/604816/SriLankan-Airlines-faces-fresh-turbulence

Management accuses board of directors of voting for concessionary biz class upgrade Board members say move is of little impact and same as privilege enjoyed by politicians War of words ahead of crucial board meeting next week By Uditha Jayasinghe SriLankan Airlines is facing fresh turbulenc ..

**Serendib** · 21-03-2017, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by Cayman

http://www.ft.lk/article/604816/SriL...esh-turbulence

| EconomyNext

http://www.economynext.com/SriLankan_Airlines_partner_may_be_in_place_by_year_end-3-7625.html

**Serendib** · 21-03-2017, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by 4R-ALA

it was told sometime ago here that 4R-ALA is undergoing a massive C CHECK.

any idea whats up with 4R-ALC and 4R-ALJ

4R-ALC is flying.

Rahalroxz, Haleef - Any idea what's up with 4R-ALJ ?

**Aviational** · 21-03-2017, 12:09 PM

UL to start Coimbatore flights

Colombo to Coimbatore flights from July 15

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/colombo-to-coimbatore-flights-from-july-15/article17531255.ece

SriLankan Airlines to operate four flights a week

**Mach3** · 22-03-2017, 11:52 AM

When is VCBI's runway resurfacing ending. Now that a lot of news and media are saying that it will be finishing before schedule but they are saying various dates so anyone know the exact date.

And also will we see Airbus A380-800 after the new runway is opened. It must be feasible for a airline like EK who are already operating 4 if not 5 flights per day on the regular schedule.

**Cayman** · 22-03-2017, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by Mach3

And also will we see Airbus A380-800 after the new runway is opened. It must be feasible for a airline like EK who are already operating 4 if not 5 flights per day on the regular schedule.

Compatibility of the runway is only one aspect of A380 readiness. The taxiways and the apron space should be allocated for the 80mX80m box that A380 represents.

Also, they need to have at least one gate with direct jetway access to the upper deck.

I do not think CMB has this.

**Cayman** · 22-03-2017, 03:08 PM

https://twitter.com/e_russell/status/844247016125489154

According to this HA is paying USD 50M a piece for their factory fresh A321neos and the way it is worded it appears to include the engines as well.

How much are UL leasing theirs for? At USD 50M a pop, they could have bought them outright if it wasn't for the issues they have.

**Mach3** · 22-03-2017, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by Cayman

https://twitter.com/e_russell/status/844247016125489154

According to this HA is paying USD 50M a piece for their factory fresh A321neos and the way it is worded it appears to include the engines as well.

How much are UL leasing theirs for? At USD 50M a pop, they could have bought them outright if it wasn't for the issues they have.

Look at how clean and transparent this aircraft purchase transaction is. This is what we as tax payers expect from UL which unfortunately is not happening. I am pretty much sure the A320Neo purchase would be made at an inflated rate which is why they are refraining from displaying these vital data.

Pretty sad about UL and a great example by Hawaiian, hats off to them.

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