Sri Lanka Aviation

**banuthev** · 19-03-2021, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by skyline

Airbus Freighter

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/n...ghter-aircraft

I wonder why UL need more aircraft when the current fleet is already under utilised.

**Serendib** · 22-03-2021, 03:00 AM

Originally posted by Aaqib

BIA welcomes FitsAir's 1st Airbus 320 to be inducted to its fleet. The aircraft will be converted to a freighter to support the local exporters. Another Airbus 320 is expected to join the Fits Air Fleet by mid of April 2021

Reports indicate that a second A320, msn 4552, which has been with Indigo Airlines of India since 2010 and registered VT-IGZ in that country, is due in April. An A330 is due later this year.

Source: FT

**banuthev** · 22-03-2021, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Reports indicate that a second A320, msn 4552, which has been with Indigo Airlines of India since 2010 and registered VT-IGZ in that country, is due in April. An A330 is due later this year.

Source: FT

Thanks for the update !

Good to know the aircraft msn details of the Fitsair 's second A320.

I can see on FR24, MSN 4552 done it's second engine run at KUL on the 16-Mar-2021.

**banuthev** · 22-03-2021, 01:42 PM

Aeroflot is going to fly Colombo-Moscow route from April 1. Twice a week.

SVO-CMB - 23:55 - 10:50+1 - A333 - THU SAT - SU0284
CMB-SVO - 23:55 - 06:50+1 - A333 - FRI SUN - SU0285

UL also still have plans to operate Moscow. Do you think there is a demand on the route to fly both UL and SU?

**SLrox** · 24-03-2021, 10:11 AM

"As for the airline’s four orders for A350-900s, Gunatilleka says Srilankan still intends to take these jets when the air travel situation improves, and that Airbus has been very understanding."

Page not found – FlightGlobal

https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/srilankan-ceo-eyes-the-future-after-brutal-2020/142955.article

A350's are still on radar for Sri Lankan Airlines

**banuthev** · 24-03-2021, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by SLrox

A350's are still on radar for Sri Lankan Airlines

I doubt adding A350 and additional freighters are good idea for UL. Fitsair is already freighter market and doubt there is a demand for both UL and Fitsair to operate freighter flights from Sri Lanka. UL better recover from the loss instead of adding expensive A350. please correct me if i am wrong.

do you think suing Airbus for will become successful for SriLankan Airlines? is it good idea for UL?

https://www.flightglobal.com/airfram...143010.article

**banuthev** · 24-03-2021, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by Haleef

Correct. It's full white in color. They will apply FitsAir decals and colors later.

https://www.facebook.com/35229997478...4807027871138/

Haleef, Do you know when the paintwork going to start for Fitsair's first A320?

**A350spotter** · 24-03-2021, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by SLrox

A350's are still on radar for Sri Lankan Airlines

Monetary wise may not be a good idea. But would love to see the A350s wearing the Sri Lankan livery.

**SHOCKWAVE** · 25-03-2021, 01:21 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

I doubt adding A350 and additional freighters are good idea for UL. Fitsair is already freighter market and doubt there is a demand for both UL and Fitsair to operate freighter flights from Sri Lanka. UL better recover from the loss instead of adding expensive A350. please correct me if i am wrong.

do you think suing Airbus for will become successful for SriLankan Airlines? is it good idea for UL?

https://www.flightglobal.com/airfram...143010.article

According to planspotters.net 3 of the A350-900 not taken up by UL is already flying for Sichuan Airlines.
MSN 052- B-304U (4R-XWA)
MSN 055- B-304V (4R-XWB)
MSN 060- B-301D (4R-XWC)

In my opinion adding a freighter to the UL fleet is sketchy, but bringing back the XWBs to the fleet would be a healthy option. UL could convert the A332s (4R- ALA,ALB &ALH) to P2F instead of bringing a dedicated freighter and replace them with 350s. UL could cater the XWBs for the EU and Australian markets better than the A333s. Everything is going to depend on the demand post- COVID.

**channa** · 25-03-2021, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by SHOCKWAVE

According to planspotters.net 3 of the A350-900 not taken up by UL is already flying for Sichuan Airlines.
MSN 052- B-304U (4R-XWA)
MSN 055- B-304V (4R-XWB)
MSN 060- B-301D (4R-XWC)

In my opinion adding a freighter to the UL fleet is sketchy, but bringing back the XWBs to the fleet would be a healthy option. UL could convert the A332s (4R- ALA,ALB &ALH) to P2F instead of bringing a dedicated freighter and replace them with 350s. UL could cater the XWBs for the EU and Australian markets better than the A333s. Everything is going to depend on the demand post- COVID.

350 is a modern very cost efficient air craft and adding 350s to UL fleet will be an advantage in long run.If 350 is too big then 330 neo 800 or 900 will be an alternative option.330 neo is not that a popular aircraft among even small carriers.

**AirDreamer** · 26-03-2021, 12:47 PM

An aircraft registered under vergin australia airlines (VH-FNP) is now flying from perth seems to land into mattala int'l airport. Which is very old one having almost 28yrs old. When anyone has the latest news regarding this...update us...

**banuthev** · 26-03-2021, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by AirDreamer

An aircraft registered under vergin australia airlines (VH-FNP) is now flying from perth seems to land into mattala int'l airport. Which is very old one having almost 28yrs old. When anyone has the latest news regarding this...update us...

According to Skyliners, it's an Airbus A320-231 (msn 429) on delivery to HRI.

Hi Skyliner, Do you know the reason for the visit to HRI?

**Aaqib** · 26-03-2021, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by AirDreamer

An aircraft registered under vergin australia airlines (VH-FNP) is now flying from perth seems to land into mattala int'l airport. Which is very old one having almost 28yrs old. When anyone has the latest news regarding this...update us...

Maybe it’s another A320 for FitsAir as they are expecting a second aircraft

**banuthev** · 26-03-2021, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by Aaqib

Maybe it’s another A320 for FitsAir as they are expecting a second aircraft

I heard msn4552 is a second A320 due to arrive at CMB for Fitsair third week of april 2021.

**nick380** · 27-03-2021, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by AirDreamer

An aircraft registered under vergin australia airlines (VH-FNP) is now flying from perth seems to land into mattala int'l airport. Which is very old one having almost 28yrs old. When anyone has the latest news regarding this...update us...

It’s apparently going to be scrapped. Presumably at HRI

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