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**MAW2000** · 03-12-2024, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Hi Maw, Do we have any update on 8D launching direct flights to SHJ, DOH, CCJ, TRV or any new destinations?

Hi Banu,

After long time since i was not well, hope everyone is doing fine!
Regarding these new routes, no updates yet, TRV is listed in the website, but its not sure, struggling with ground handling and other work at TRV.
However with the effect from 18th Dec 24 to 29th March 25, updated Winter schedule is attached!

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**MAW2000** · 03-12-2024, 04:52 AM

When talking about 8D/EXV,

Entire fleet is still under breakeven utilisation, continuing losses (even in October),
Usually a 12-15 yrs old A320 should be utilised at least 300hrs approx per month to reach breakeven (in-order to cover fixed costs), EXS is grounded due to maintenance and spare parts, EXR and EXQ is operational but both are around 250hrs per month.

No more plans to get more planes since 3 is enough to cover the current and planned routes. Currenlty looking for frequeny increment for current destinations specially DXB MLE MAA.
Load factor of all above destinations are above 75% (Even EK overall load factor is lower, UL loadfactor is higher than this 75%) which is a good thing but still fixed costs are a huge portion of costs.

internally 8D doesnot want to compete with UL, but externally it seems like as everyone say, because typical Sri Lankan citizens or frequent flyers are costs/price sensitive, (They fly even without seats if possible) (So UL should focus about foriegn premium market EU, Australia, Middleeast, Far east meanwhile 8D can focus on India/LK/Bangladesh)

**Bixtay** · 03-12-2024, 05:08 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

How UL is currently performing with passenger load on CMB-RUH, CMB-DMM sectors ? How was the passenger load on CMB-JED before UL cancel the route? Does these routes have premium and business traffic?

Good morning,

Hello, most people who travel on CMB-RUH and CMB-DMM sectors are Sri Lankan Expats who travel to Saudi and other gulf states for work purposes, as far as I am aware, Passenger load on those sectors are good, especially during winter season because of Sri Lankans returning home after working. So far Pax load on CMB-RUH is around 90% on average and CMB-DMM is around 85%.

**banuthev** · 03-12-2024, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

Ah, thank you for the information.

I'm unsure of what is going to happen during this past few days, But I am hoping that management at UL will investigate the contract as soon as possible. But I have heard that 4R-ALT will be getting delivered this month, or maybe even the early next month, but we will have to wait and see..

4R-ALT did a test flight again today but as VP-CRQ.

**n863gt** · 03-12-2024, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

4R-ALT did a test flight again today but as VP-CRQ.

is that possible? If it's already regd 4R-ALT in SL,
Anyways, will it be collected anytime soon or will it go back?
also any updates on the A21Ns?

**n863gt** · 03-12-2024, 02:07 PM

-MRE out of service(maintenance)
-ALH out of service for nearly 1 month now(any reasons why?)

**WizzWaveSien** · 03-12-2024, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

4R-ALT did a test flight again today but as VP-CRQ.

Nice! Do you know where she was parked at? I think she will be delivered soon. Thanks for the update Banu!

**n863gt** · 04-12-2024, 04:37 AM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

Nice! Do you know where she was parked at? I think she will be delivered soon. Thanks for the update Banu!

well, according to what banuthev posted, It's presumably still in TEV. It might be delivered very soon after this test flight as it is after some time it last had its transponder ON.

**WizzWaveSien** · 04-12-2024, 07:26 AM

Seems like alot of cargo airlines are using CMB as a refueling stop before continuing to either Africa or Far East. I'm not sure if this is a regular flight or if its some charter, will have to wait and see. reg is TF-AMU
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**MAW2000** · 04-12-2024, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

Seems like alot of cargo airlines are using CMB as a refueling stop before continuing to either Africa or Far East. I'm not sure if this is a regular flight or if its some charter, will have to wait and see. reg is TF-AMU
747F.jpg

As far as I know most of 747 Cargo planes land here for Tech stops, specially "Terra Avia".

**MAW2000** · 04-12-2024, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Hi Banu,

After long time since i was not well, hope everyone is doing fine!
Regarding these new routes, no updates yet, TRV is listed in the website, but its not sure, struggling with ground handling and other work at TRV.
However with the effect from 18th Dec 24 to 29th March 25, updated Winter schedule is attached!

Hi Banu and all,

Workings on the new route TRV is almost 75% completed, some clearence are needed to be get from Indian Authorities. Expect the inaugural flight before end of January 2025. Will keep you posted regarding this!

Thank you,

**n863gt** · 05-12-2024, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by MAW2000

As far as I know most of 747 Cargo planes land here for Tech stops, specially "Terra Avia".

hello MAW2000,
does CX fly their 747F to CMB? I have seen fr24 entries for arrivals but in 'unknown' status.
it looks like CMB is a better of a cargo stop for carriers like T8
T8 is a aircraft charter/leasing company doing both cargo and pax

**MAW2000** · 05-12-2024, 04:56 AM

Originally posted by n863gt

hello MAW2000,
does CX fly their 747F to CMB? I have seen fr24 entries for arrivals but in 'unknown' status.
it looks like CMB is a better of a cargo stop for carriers like T8
T8 is a aircraft charter/leasing company doing both cargo and pax

Hi,

I did not notice CX 747F operations to CMB for past few months! Only their A333 Pax ops!
Plus, Those 747 operators use CMB not as a cargo stop, but as a technical stop.

**MAW2000** · 05-12-2024, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by Farhan Hussain

I wonder Y 4R-EXS is out of service for quite some time

4R-EXS is operational from 07.12.2024 and meanwhile 4R-EXQ is going for maintenance to HYD.

**MAW2000** · 05-12-2024, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by n863gt

-MRE out of service(maintenance)
-ALH out of service for nearly 1 month now(any reasons why?)

Hi all, 4R-ALH ADSB transponder is Switched on littlewhile ago!

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