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**WizzWaveSien** · 05-09-2024, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by ULlove

Any reason why UL did not pick up the Ex. Hong Kong Airlines A330-300? They were built brand new and were sitting in Toulouse as Hong Kong Airlines did not take delivery of them. All MTOW 242T. Any reasons why??? U seem knowledgeable on the UL Fleet planning side?

I'm not really sure to be honest, probably because the Ex Hong Kong a330-300s are not under Aergo Capital or ORIX aviation as far as I am aware (Please correct me If I am wrong) and maybe because it wouldn't really be ideal for UL, considering seat configurations etc? I am not really aware as to why UL didn't bother with them. If I have more info as to why UL didn't pick those up, I'll try and update as soon as possible.

**ULlove** · 05-09-2024, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

I'm not really sure to be honest, probably because the Ex Hong Kong a330-300s are not under Aergo Capital or ORIX aviation as far as I am aware (Please correct me If I am wrong) and maybe because it wouldn't really be ideal for UL, considering seat configurations etc? I am not really aware as to why UL didn't bother with them. If I have more info as to why UL didn't pick those up, I'll try and update as soon as possible.

As per planespotters.net Hong Kong Airlines A330-300 C32Y260. Pretty similar just that 1 extra row of Biz class seats and 1 may be 2 rows less for Economy. There were 7 sitting in TLS at one point. too bad would have sorted us a lot of issues. FYI

**WizzWaveSien** · 05-09-2024, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by ULlove

As per planespotters.net Hong Kong Airlines A330-300 C32Y260. Pretty similar just that 1 extra row of Biz class seats and 1 may be 2 rows less for Economy. There were 7 sitting in TLS at one point. too bad would have sorted us a lot of issues. FYI

Hmm okay, thanks for the info. its very weird and strange that UL didn't pick these up, im not really aware as to why, but I'll get back to you if I find more info about this.

**Haleef** · 05-09-2024, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by ULlove

Any reason why UL did not pick up the Ex. Hong Kong Airlines A330-300? They were built brand new and were sitting in Toulouse as Hong Kong Airlines did not take delivery of them. All MTOW 242T. Any reasons why??? U seem knowledgeable on the UL Fleet planning side?

Actually this airframe was in play about 12-18 months ago. See how long the deal took with UL? So I can imagine how long it would take if they were to take the ex. HK 330s, plus if I'm not mistaken, they also look into dealing for low rates (or something of the sort). There's more to it to add, but cannot be shared I'm afraid.

**banuthev** · 06-09-2024, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

It's possible, the first flight arrived with around 78 passengers as far as I am aware, not really great or ideal considering the max passengers for an A320NEO is 170 passengers, But I think the remaining passengers disembarked to the Maldives, I believe SL should market itself as a Bali/Phuket alternative to get more tourists and I think the free visa scheme being introduced is great and all, Sadly the VFS global controversy kind of slowed tourism. Hopefully tourism picks up during the winter months.

Air Seychelles has also reduced flights from SEZ TO CMB from twice weekly to once weekly and China Eastern has reduced KMG-CMB flights from daily to one weekly, they have also stopped serving the Maldives as well on their KMG-CMB-MLE route. Such a shame honestly!

MU is going to terminate KMG-CMB flights and CA is going to increase CTU-CMB flights from 4 to Daily flights end of Oct24.

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

IndiGo to operate another 3rd additional daily flight from Chennai using the A320neo aircraft from OCT 15th 2024
6E 1173 - MAA TO CMB (8:15 PM TO 9:35 PM)
6E 1174 - CMB TO MAA (10:35 PM TO 11:55 PM)

Can someone please confirm if IndiGo will operate daily flights from Chennai using the A321neo until the end of October? ( I have been seeing their a321 neos at CMB recently on their 6E 1171 flights from MAA TO CMB)

Indigo website shows A320 when i checked by doing dummy booking.

Indigo is going to increase BOM-CMB flights from 3 to 6 weekly from end of Oct24.

**banuthev** · 06-09-2024, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Haleef

Actually this airframe was in play about 12-18 months ago. See how long the deal took with UL? So I can imagine how long it would take if they were to take the ex. HK 330s, plus if I'm not mistaken, they also look into dealing for low rates (or something of the sort). There's more to it to add, but cannot be shared I'm afraid.

Thanks Haleef! Any update on leasing replacement aircraft for ABL & MRE? Any idea about msn of upcoming A330s except we already know MSN1060 going to join the fleet mid-sep24.

**Haleef** · 06-09-2024, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Thanks Haleef! Any update on leasing replacement aircraft for ABL & MRE? Any idea about msn of upcoming A330s except we already know MSN1060 going to join the fleet mid-sep24.

Negative, will update when info is received.

**SHOCKWAVE** · 09-09-2024, 03:44 AM

4r alt - 1060, alu - 1037 & alv - 1261 (tbn)

**banuthev** · 09-09-2024, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by SHOCKWAVE

4r alt - 1060, alu - 1037 & alv - 1261 (tbn)

Thanks Shockwave

MSN 1060 is currenlty at Tarmac Aerosave Maintenance facility. Spoke to their technician, they don't have facility to paint aircraft.

4R-ALT.jpg

**Haleef** · 09-09-2024, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by SHOCKWAVE

4r alt - 1060, alu - 1037 & alv - 1261 (tbn)

Oh, ALV is the Gangwon 332 VP-BNX that was in talks for ages! Wow, things are slowly taking shape. Been years since I identified this airframe along with the rest..

**Serendib** · 10-09-2024, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by SHOCKWAVE

Landing gear issue. Will be back to service very soon.

4R-ALR still inactive

**Serendib** · 10-09-2024, 08:28 PM

flydubai and SriLankan Airlines have announced a new interline agreement which is in effect from 9 September 2024.

**ULA340** · 11-09-2024, 07:50 AM

Any idea on the load factor of MAA-JAF Indigo flight? Is it sustainable?

**WizzWaveSien** · 11-09-2024, 12:15 PM

Will MSN 1060 be joining UL during this or next week? this week and next week too falls during the middle of September.

**skyline** · 11-09-2024, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by SHOCKWAVE

4r alt - 1060, alu - 1037 & alv - 1261 (tbn)

MSN 1037 is with Atitech aerospace maintenance in naples since sep23. Atitech has a painting bay.

source: Italiavola. photo dated end of dec23.

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