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  • ecureilx
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2010
    • 616

    #1531
    Originally posted by SpookyFlyer
    I think YYZ will be better with B777z.... coz using A340z for Ultra-long haul flights is costly
    which 777 can fly non-stop CMB-YYZ ?

    Oh, then, crew commonality ? Or is UL minting money and not telling anybody - minting enough money to train new crew and infrastructure on B 777 ?

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    • Cayman
      Senior Member
      • Mar 2011
      • 379

      #1532
      Originally posted by ecureilx
      which 777 can fly non-stop CMB-YYZ ?

      Oh, then, crew commonality ? Or is UL minting money and not telling anybody - minting enough money to train new crew and infrastructure on B 777 ?
      77W should be able to operate CMB-YYZ-CMB without penalties, although it may be pushing it closer to the edge. However, like mentioned above it does not make sense to re-invent the wheel with Boeing just for the sake of a couple of frames.

      UL should get this idiotic idea off their heads that opening up new routes to all the fancy cities is going to help them keep their nose above the water.

      They need to increase frequnecy in to their existing posts and solidify their position and make a profit first before embarking on extravagant projects.

      Operating daily direct flights to Asian / Chinese destinations should be their priority.
      Last edited by Cayman; 09-05-2012, 08:56 AM.

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      • lordvader
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2011
        • 366

        #1533
        Originally posted by Cayman
        UL should get this idiotic idea off their heads that opening up new routes to all the fancy cities is going to help them keep their nose above the water.

        They need to increase frequnecy in to their existing posts and solidify their position and make a profit first before embarking on extravagant projects.

        Operating daily direct flights to Asian / Chinese destinations should be their priority.
        I think UL management has realised that and even tried to cancel a few European destinations before being overruled. IMHO they should leave most of Europe to their Etihad codeshare and maybe only operate flights to London, Frankfurt and Paris. UL should focus on Asia & Middle East where the growth is. However I think that UL could start a flight to Africa and try market CMB as a stopover to China. Even MJ could possibly fly to Tier 2 Chinese Cities and former Soviet States which have good potential.

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        • kenkari
          Member
          • Dec 2011
          • 40

          #1534
          SpiceJet Schedule Changes to Chennai – Colombo Service from May 2012
          by JL
          Update at 1040GMT 09MAY12

          India’s SpiceJet since 01MAY12 has modified its operational schedule on Chennai – Colombo service, which moves from morning hours to the afternoon. New operational schedule as follows:

          SG3101 MAA1300 – 1440CMB 737 x3
          SG3101 MAA1540 – 1730CMB 737 3

          SG3102 CMB1525 – 1650MAA 737 x3
          SG3102 CMB1815 – 1935MAA 737 3

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          • uthum
            Senior Member
            • Mar 2011
            • 136

            #1535
            A test flight arrived at CMB yesterday, anybody know what it is?

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            • CalgaryLankan
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2011
              • 255

              #1536
              Originally posted by uthum
              A test flight arrived at CMB yesterday, anybody know what it is?

              Uthum - I think it is a Test Flight from airport.lk webmaster

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              • banuthev
                Administrator
                • Dec 2010
                • 4010

                #1537
                Originally posted by CalgaryLankan
                Uthum - I think it is a Test Flight from airport.lk webmaster
                Or perhaps the Test Flight was operated by 4R-ALJ which is going to start the revenue operation at anytime because the seat installation has now been completed.

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                • ecureilx
                  Senior Member
                  • Dec 2010
                  • 616

                  #1538
                  Originally posted by Banuthev
                  Or perhaps the Test Flight was operated by 4R-ALJ which is going to start the revenue operation at anytime because the seat installation has now been completed.
                  Maybe a real "TEST FLIGHT" of the Flight Info system

                  I don't remember test flight being listed in any FIS - as the FIS is meant for passenger info ..

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                  • Sakith
                    Senior Member
                    • Nov 2011
                    • 137

                    #1539
                    Originally posted by uthum
                    A test flight arrived at CMB yesterday, anybody know what it is?

                    There was a emergency rescue reharsal for ul staff on yesterday. We had to practice how to act in an emergency hijack. Although there were no flights operated yesterday due to 1415hrs-1730hrs ruway closur

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                    • Tanveer
                      Junior Member
                      • Jan 2012
                      • 28

                      #1540

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                      • banuthev
                        Administrator
                        • Dec 2010
                        • 4010

                        #1541
                        Originally posted by Sakith
                        There was a emergency rescue reharsal for ul staff on yesterday. We had to practice how to act in an emergency hijack. Although there were no flights operated yesterday due to 1415hrs-1730hrs ruway closur
                        Why CMB-runway is being closed on every Wednesdays during the 14:15hrs-17:30hrs ?

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                        • Sakith
                          Senior Member
                          • Nov 2011
                          • 137

                          #1542
                          Originally posted by Banuthev
                          Why CMB-runway is being closed on every Wednesdays - 14:15hrs-17:30hrs ?
                          For cleaning and maintainence

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                          • banuthev
                            Administrator
                            • Dec 2010
                            • 4010

                            #1543
                            Originally posted by SSCMK
                            Guys, could someone check and say whether SG is going to get any Q400s delivered? Any websites to get the list of ordered Aircrafts from Aviation firms?

                            Also if possible help me tracking that like you did for 4R-ABP using flightradar24.com
                            SpiceJet takes delivery of DHC-8 on 14th May. Any news about Spicejet flying Madurai to Colombo route ?

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                            • SSCMK
                              Member
                              • Feb 2012
                              • 74

                              #1544
                              Originally posted by Banuthev
                              SpiceJet takes delivery of DHC-8 on 14th May. Any news about Spicejet flying Madurai to Colombo route ?
                              Hi Banuthev, official announcements not let out from SG yet. Rumours/unofficial updates are that Shri.Ajit Singh (Hon. Minister of Civil Aviation of India) is visiting Madurai in coming June. I hope for an official announcement from SG at least after their aircraft delivery. But their service is going to be most likely the first International flight from IXM.

                              By the way, SG have got approval for 6 more sectors :

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                              • uthum
                                Senior Member
                                • Mar 2011
                                • 136

                                #1545
                                When did Gulf Air reduce BAH-CMB frequencies from 9 to 4 weekly?

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