Sri Lanka Aviation

Malaysian firm proposes investment plan to revive national airlines

Amid speculations of closure and employees writing to Chairman Ajith Dias that they did not have confidence in him as well as the top management of the ailing national carrier SriLankan Airlines, a leading Malaysian company has come forward with an investment proposal to revive the national airlines, Daily Mirror learns.

The significance of the investment proposal of Super Group Holdings Pvt. Ltd. of Malaysia is its consent to reactivate the now defunct regional airline of the country, Mihin Air.

An authoritative source told Daily Mirror on condition of anonymity that Super Group Holdings had suggested to run SriLankan as a low-cost carrier with available resources within the airline and is keen on substantial investment. The proposal had already been forwarded for review to the Economic Committee chaired by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

“The proposals also include operating SriLankan Airlines as an international as well as regional low-cost carrier and Mihin Lanka as a regional and domestic carrier utilising the entire network now in use. All domestic airports such as Ratmalana, Palali in Jaffna, Trincomalee, Koggala and Anuradhapura will be refurbished and upgraded under the proposed programme in addition to international airports of Bandaranaike and Mattala International Airports. It is quite possible that Mihin Lanka will be re-branded and used as a low-cost carrier to cater to the South Asian region and the Indian Sub Continent in a concept of ‘City-to-City’ project,” he said.

The certificate already issued to Mihin Lanka by the International Civil Airlines Organisation (ICAO) will be used for the new project.
http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Ma...es-142244.html

IndiGo to operate flights to Colombo from Chennai, Bengaluru


CHENNAI: IndiGo will operate new flights from Chennai and Bengaluru to Colombo in Sri Lanka starting January 20, 2018. This will be the airline's eighth international destination and will be offering a starting fare of Rs 3,599 from Chennai and Rs 5,999 from Bengaluru.

Flight schedule: Chennai-Colombo flight will depart at 6.55am, Colombo-Chennai at 9.15am, Chennai-Colombo at noon, Colombo-Bengaluru at 2.25pm, Bengaluru-Colombo at 6pm and Colombo-Bengaluru at 8.30pm.
Aditya Ghosh, president and whole time director, IndiGo, said, "As one of the most sought-after destinations in South Asia, Colombo draws visitors from across the globe for its fine blend of tradition and culture. It gives us immense pleasure to add Colombo as our 49th destination and cater to the needs of both business as well as leisure travellers."

Good news! But I am very surprised why indigo is giving very short notice about Colombo launch.

Hoping for good change in Sri Lanka Aviation.

6E 1205 Bengaluru Colombo 18:00 19:30 1x daily, non-stop 20-Jan-18
6E 1201 Chennai Colombo 6:55 8:15 1x daily, non-stop 20-Jan-18
6E 1203 Chennai Colombo 12:00 13:25 2x daily, non-stop 20-Jan

6E 1206 Colombo Bengaluru 14:25 15:55 1x daily, non-stop 20-Jan-18
6E 1202 Colombo Chennai 9:15 11:00 1x daily, non-stop 20-Jan-18
6E 1204 Colombo Chennai 20:30 21:55 2x daily, non-stop 20-Jan-18


https://www.goindigo.in/information/...flights_banner

Thanks for schedule. It seems to be Indigo is going to use one aircraft for all the above flights.

MAA>CMB>MAA>CMB>BLR>CMB>MAA.

Any chance Indigo operating A320s with sharklets on the above service?

Curse of open skies agreements!

Peace Air had discussions with Boeing Company.

guyz what is Peace Airways i dont find anything about this company but i see news talk about this company, if u know something about tell thnx
p.s sry for my english

Direct flights from Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka will be launched Soon.........

An agreement to increase the number of authorized frequencies between Kazakhstan and Sri Lanka from three to seven flights a week was reached during ICAN-2017, “This is a popular tourist destination and in December of this year SKAT airline will start operating flights between Kazakhstan and Sri Lanka,” the message said.

I have noticed considerable improvements in aircraft movements in Colombo this Winter. I can't see flight info of Colombo flights on both Almaty airport website and Scat Airlines websites ?

I am wondering what discussions Peace Airways had with Boeing ? aircraft order ? I am struggling to believe this news.

I guess Vistara also would start direct flights to Colombo

Why?
Scared UL's slice of pie is diminishing?

Looks like approval given but still no service.

Despite worsening situation, SriLankan retains same aviation consultant

SriLankan Airlines has retained the same international aviation consultant from whom it commissioned a partial restructuring plan last year to draw up yet another proposal to turn the ailing company around. Of the 2016 contract, Nyras says on its website that it was assigned “to carry out strategic options review of viability and opportunities for SriLankan Airlines, a State-owned flag carrier”.

“The Sri Lankan Government had set a requirement for the business to deliver break-even profitability within two years, and the airline asked Nyras to help address issues with both financial performance and excess future aircraft orders,” it said. It was based on Nyras’ recommendation that SriLankan cancelled the A350s order of the previous administration, authoritative sources said.

Just a couple of frauds - all talk and no action.

Wonder what happened to plans of peace air to buy 6 A380 to fly out from Mattala ����