Sri Lanka Aviation

**ecureilx** · 01-03-2013, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by Azamh

If it is Lowest Powered then why it Gulp fuels

it doesn't gulp much fuel, vs other quad engines

a 343, of all, is one of the most efficient of the quad engines

oh, take airlines like CX, for example, were quick to rid the larger brethren of 340s, and did you ever wonder why they didn't rid the 343 ?

apart from the lowest fuel consumption, a 343 also negates the need for ETOPS, which is worth much much more, vs a slightly better twin engine.

let's not get into that anyway ..

**Max** · 01-03-2013, 01:52 PM

SriLankan Airlines link up to Global Explorer

Oneworld members elect Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines are to participate in the Global Explorer round-the-world fare offered by all the alliance's members and selected other carriers - Qatar Airways from today and SriLankan from tomorrow.

The move represents a first step by both airlines towards their implementation into oneworld, which is on track for the year ahead - when they will start participating in the full range of the alliance's fares and offering all its other services and benefits.

Their oneworld joining dates will be announced in due course.

Global Explorer is one of two round-the-world fares offered by oneworld. The alliance's other round-the-world fare is oneworld Explorer. This includes travel on the alliance's existing member airlines and affiliates only. Uniquely, prices are based on the number of continents visited, rather than on the distance flown.

http://finchannel.com/news_flash/Travel_Biz_News/124302_Qatar_Airways_and_SriLankan_link_up_to_Glob al_Explorer/

**banuthev** · 01-03-2013, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by slaviator

they havent even called for a tender yet...

Possibly SriLankan may lease Six of the second-hand A330s owned by other airlines, who are planning to replace some A330s in favour of brand-new A333s. The news that lordvader posted also says that the aircraft delivery starts end of this year. So definately it can't be a brandnew order. Wonder Which A330 variant SriLankan going to lease.

**highflyer** · 01-03-2013, 11:04 PM

What's the longest A333 route?

**slaviator** · 02-03-2013, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by Banuthev

Possibly SriLankan may lease Six of the second-hand A330s owned by other airlines, who are planning to replace some A330s in favour of brand-new A333s. The news that lordvader posted also says that the aircraft delivery starts end of this year. So definately it can't be a brandnew order. Wonder Which A330 variant SriLankan going to lease.

The delivery of the brand new Airbus were expected to begin by the end of the year on lease purchase

Page not found – The Island

http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=73534

Daily English Language Newspaper in Sri Lanka

**Max** · 02-03-2013, 04:13 AM

Sri Lanka - India Bilateral Air Services Consultations Soon

The Indian civil aviation ministry plans to negotiate for additional seat entitlement with the governments of
Singapore & Sri Lanka, enabling Indian carriers to add more flights to these countries, civil aviation minister Ajit Singh said on Tuesday.

He added that the seat entitlements available with Indian carriers for Singapore and Sri Lanka are almost exhausted and the government plans to enter into fresh negotiations to seek additional seats. “We will not negotiate with countries until our carriers exhaust their entitlements,” he stated.

Governments negotiate seat entitlements determining the capacity (number of seats/frequency/destinations) available to airlines of both countries.

http://www.business-standard.com/art...2600300_1.html

**Speedbird** · 02-03-2013, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by Highflyer

What's the longest A333 route?

drag the plane where you want to start the journey...range is the blue shaded area.

http://www.airbus.com/aircraftfamilies/passengeraircraft/a330family/a330-300/performance/

**SpookyFlyer** · 02-03-2013, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by Highflyer

What's the longest A333 route?

YYZ to BOM via BRU - Jet airways or ATL to BOM via AMS - Delta

**Tanveer** · 02-03-2013, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by slaviator

The delivery of the brand new Airbus were expected to begin by the end of the year on lease purchase

http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_...de_title=73534

Same year delivery. Not correct.

Originally posted by slaviator

In an interview with The Island Financial Review Jayaratne said, "The three airbus in the Mihin fleet will be shifted to Sri Lankan Airlines after the Boeing aircraft is delivered and soon Cabinet approval will be sought before calling of tenders".

Aviation sources said the government was likely to go for Boeing’s proven mid-range workhorse 777.

Mihin going longhaul??

**Max** · 02-03-2013, 12:02 PM

Air Arabia to Start Sharjah – Mattala Service from March 18

Air Arabia announced that it has added its second destination in Sri Lanka with the launch of non-stop flights to Mattala.

The new route marks Air Arabia's 84th destination worldwide. The inaugural flight G9508 will take off to Mattala on March 18, 2013.

Air Arabia will operate two weekly services between Sharjah and Mattala, to be increased to four times weekly starting May 19 2013.

On Thursdays and Sundays, flights depart from Sharjah International Airport at 21:30 and arrives Mattala Hambantota International Airport at 03:45. Return flights on the will depart next day from Mattala at 04:25 and arrive in Sharjah at 07:35 (local time).

Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, said, "Today's announcement is a continuation of Air Arabia's longstanding commitment to expand our presence in the Indian Subcontinent. Just a few months after our inception in 2003, we launched a direct service to Colombo, which was our first destination in the Subcontinent, and we are delighted to now add a second route to the country. Our new service to Mattala is in direct response to passenger demand, and while contribute to the trade and tourism ties between UAE and Sri Lanka."

The launch of services to Mattala will complement Air Arabia's daily flights to Colombo, and twice daily on Tuesdays and Fridays.

http://www.ameinfo.com/air-arabia-adds-sri-lanka-route-331694

**Tanveer** · 02-03-2013, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by Max

Air Arabia will operate two weekly services between Sharjah and Mattala, to be increased to four times weekly starting May 19 2013.

Is the market big enough to operate 4 weekly service.

**Max** · 03-03-2013, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by Tanveer

Mihin going longhaul??

It's Boeing 737–800 not 777.

Originally posted by Tanveer

Is the market big enough to operate 4 weekly service.

Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, said -

Our new service to Mattala is in direct response to passenger demand.

**Max** · 03-03-2013, 04:58 AM

Indonesia AirAsia expected to expand its international services in South Asia.

Jakarta – Colombo services possible.

**umedhah** · 03-03-2013, 10:12 AM

Mattala to see numerous international services upon opening:

Sri Lanka's Minister of Aviation Priyankara Jayaratne said flydubai and Air Arabia will operate to [new international airport]Mattala with a stop over in Colombo.

“In addition Sichuan Airlines of China, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Emirates too would operate flights to Mattala,” he said while also noting he had requested Korean Air to operate to the airport in the future. He also disclosed most services operated by SriLankan Airlines to Riyadh, Shanghai, Beijing and Male would make a stop over in Mattala.

Source: dailynews

**highflyer** · 03-03-2013, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by Max

Indonesia AirAsia expected to expand its international services in South Asia.

Jakarta – Colombo services possible.

Will they start Air Asia Sri Lanka from HRI?

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