Sri Lanka Aviation

**MAW2000** · 18-11-2023, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Fitsair hope to start operations to Dhaka and then more south India routes starting with Trichy in January.

There are also plans to extend reach from within Sri Lanka. “Jaffna in the north is an underserved destination,” Hill said. “We're in the market for A319 at the moment and if we are able to get one, I can start services up to Jaffna and beyond into southern India,” he said.

We either have to get ourselves the new narrow-bodies or we have to look for a wide body. But I would say that's a couple of years down the line.”

Need a huge upgrade to the Jaffna airport if passenger jets are coming to there. at least a Code 4E runway. Probably Fits 8D will lease a A330 for Jeddah flights.

**4R-ALA** · 19-11-2023, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

4R-ALQ back in service from today operated UL563.

now 4R-ALR seems inactive since 15th of Nov

**SHOCKWAVE** · 19-11-2023, 10:36 PM

Any update on ULs incoming aircrafts to their fleet?

**Gayan28** · 20-11-2023, 06:57 AM

Does anyone know why PIAs A320 arrived at HRI?

**Serendib** · 22-11-2023, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Need a huge upgrade to the Jaffna airport if passenger jets are coming to there. at least a Code 4E runway. Probably Fits 8D will lease a A330 for Jeddah flights.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced in his budget speech that he has allocated Rs 2 billion to construct another international airport at Hingurakgoda (Minneriya).

Really?

**banuthev** · 23-11-2023, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by 4R-ALA

now 4R-ALR seems inactive since 15th of Nov

I think its in maintenance. Hopefully all widebody fleet are active by the end of Dec23 as UL is planning to increase NRT from 4 to 5 weekly, SYD from 3 to 4 weekly and to resume PVG 2 weekly flights from Jan23.

**4R-ALA** · 24-11-2023, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

I think its in maintenance. Hopefully all widebody fleet are active by the end of Dec23 as UL is planning to increase NRT from 4 to 5 weekly, SYD from 3 to 4 weekly and to resume PVG 2 weekly flights from Jan23.

i think for this they need to get ALA and ALB replacements first

**SHOCKWAVE** · 25-11-2023, 12:25 PM

Regarding replacement aircrafts. Does anyone have latest info regarding it?

**banuthev** · 25-11-2023, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000

UL is going to wet lease 2 wide bodies for 6 months, according to their RFPs, delivery starting from 1st of Dec, any widebody from any manufacturer, min 260 setas, with min 18 Business with crew MEL SYD LHE CGK RUH DXB MAA MLE DAC 180min ETOPS....

Any update on wetleasing 2 widebodies ?

**Serendib** · 26-11-2023, 07:07 AM

Emirates, Etihad and Adani Group among bids for SriLankan Airlines stake

https://www.sundaytimes.lk/231126/business-times/emirates-etihad-and-adani-group-among-bids-for-srilankan-airlines-stake-539058.html

EK, EY and the Adani Group are among prospective bidders seeking a stake in SriLankan Airlines

The national carrier’s restructuring process phase 1 has ended with the closing of bids for the divestiture of the debt-ridden national carrier and the selection of prequalified bidders’ is now underway.

UL carries a debt of US$ 1.2 billion to various organisations including local state banks, accumulated unpaid fuel bills, outstanding payments for international bonds and leased aircrafts, and an accumulated loss of Rs. 594.4 billion.

The privatisation of UL is to be finalised by June 30, 2024.

**banuthev** · 26-11-2023, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by SHOCKWAVE

Regarding replacement aircrafts. Does anyone have latest info regarding it?

Hi Haleef, I heard UL is soon going to add A330 as 4R-ALK. Do you have more info about this?

**MAW2000** · 26-11-2023, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Any update on wetleasing 2 widebodies ?

not yet, seeking for gossips and latest info regarding this

**MAW2000** · 26-11-2023, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Hi Haleef, I heard UL is soon going to add A330 as 4R-ALK. Do you have more info about this?

UL will not use ALK as their aircraft reg number, because of the ICAO code of UL is also ALK.

**umedhah** · 26-11-2023, 11:58 AM

Great news regarding UL SYD expansion

**channa** · 26-11-2023, 01:35 PM

UL need at least 2 or 3 more Airbus 330 air crafts to have a smooth medium to long haul schedule. Without proposed additional flights To NRT and SYD still UL have to cancel or delay long haul flights to Europe and Australia on some days due to shortage of air crafts.

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