Sri Lanka Aviation

**sfernando34** · 29-05-2013, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by Kusal7

Yea.. And especially low fuel efficiency that Sri Lankan airline's can't afford, with Sri Lankan airlines making huge losses

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Anyways it's really great to see the A340's being replaced... But why didn't Sri Lankan airlines consider B787's? Isn't that a great efficient plane?

Not too sure either to be honest. Sri Lankan has instead ordered the A350, which they say will also be a replacement for the A330-200s after they have been retired. I would think that the 787s would be a much quicker and more efficient way to make up for the lack of fuel efficiency. UL is now going to have to wait longer for the arrival of newer fuel efficient aircraft. Perhaps they want to stick to a strictly Airbus fleet?

**lordvader** · 30-05-2013, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

What is a provisional deal?

AFAIK it means it hasnt been finalised.

Originally posted by Kusal7

Could any please explain how these interim aircraft's work? Ranging from there livery to buyer and the interior settings and etc????
Thanks

Sorry that was badly worded on my part. UL needed aircraft from the end of next year to replace its A343s. Airbus offered them A333s. Whereas Boeing didnt have a product (787 slots are probably only available in a couple of years). UL cant wait a couple of years so they went with Airbus. Plus UL already operates Airbus aircraft so training etc would be cheaper (correct me if Im wrong on this!).

**4R-ALA** · 31-05-2013, 06:11 AM

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**Haleef** · 02-06-2013, 01:57 AM

Does any one know what happened to this Fokker F27 500 ? this is a recent photo taken (which is below) Note that its names and markings on the bottom and on the tail are all erased (But the Reg is still there ??)! Will it be flying again ?

**highflyer** · 02-06-2013, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by Haleef

Does any one know what happened to this Fokker F27 500 ? this is a recent photo taken (which is below) Note that its names and markings on the bottom and on the tail are all erased (But the Reg is still there ??)! Will it be flying again ?

The former Expo Air-now-Fits Aviation is looking at selling its current fleet and leasing or buying new B737 planes in a market where revenue is likely to be flat this year, the company said.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130505/bus...ues-42759.html

**banuthev** · 02-06-2013, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by Highflyer

The former Expo Air-now-Fits Aviation is looking at selling its current fleet and leasing or buying new B737 planes in a market where revenue is likely to be flat this year, the company said.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130505/bus...ues-42759.html

Good news! for Sri Lanka Aviation! Thanks for sharing the update Haleef & Highflyer! I heard Deccan Lanka also has re-branded as Millennium Airlines

Kflyer, Do you know have any details of those two B737Fs going to join the Fits Aviation Fleet? Hope they will find nice livery for airline! presently Expo Air livery is a bit boring! not a eye catching!

**dilushasg-bdavi** · 02-06-2013, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by Banuthev

Good news! for Sri Lanka Aviation! Thanks for sharing the update Haleef & Highflyer! I heard Deccan Lanka also has re-branded as Millennium Airlines

Kflyer, Do you know have any details of those two B737Fs going to join the Fits Aviation Fleet? Hope they will find nice livery for airline! presently Expo Air livery is a bit boring! not a eye catching!

wat happened 2 their DC8

**Speedbird** · 03-06-2013, 01:08 AM

Hi

I came across this article...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/mosl...acey-back.html

if you read this article...(4th Section) This guy first job has been reprocessing couple of 747s from Sri Lanka in early 80s. is it true?

**ecureilx** · 03-06-2013, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by Highflyer

The former Expo Air-now-Fits Aviation is looking at selling its current fleet and leasing or buying new B737 planes in a market where revenue is likely to be flat this year, the company said.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130505/bus...ues-42759.html

Currently, the company has four cargo aircraft, one Douglas DC8, Elusion 18, two Fokker 27, and a Cessna to accommodate passenger traffic.

must be a nice Elusion

BTW, the DC 8s and IL 18s being permitted for ops is not going very well with some aviation regulator .. time will tell what this can end up as ..

**highflyer** · 03-06-2013, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by ecureilx

Currently, the company has four cargo aircraft, one Douglas DC8, Elusion 18, two Fokker 27, and a Cessna to accommodate passenger traffic.

must be a nice Elusion

BTW, the DC 8s and IL 18s being permitted for ops is not going very well with some aviation regulator .. time will tell what this can end up as ..

So must be their fleet consists a Fokker F27, a DC-8, an IL-18 and an AN-12 for cargo transportation and a 12-seater Cessna Grand Caravan for domestic travel.

**banuthev** · 03-06-2013, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by Highflyer

So must be their fleet consists a Fokker F27, a DC-8, an IL-18 and an AN-12 for cargo transportation and a 12-seater Cessna Grand Caravan for domestic travel.

F-27 (4R-EXH) is for passenger transportation. Infact they are trying to sell one passenger aircraft and three cargo aircraft to purchase/lease two B737Fs.

Originally posted by Haleef

Does any one know what happened to this Fokker F27 500 ? this is a recent photo taken (which is below) Note that its names and markings on the bottom and on the tail are all erased (But the Reg is still there ??)! Will it be flying again ?

Anyidea when this picture was taken ? I remember this bird was wet-leased to PIA before.

Originally posted by dilushasg-bdavi

wat happened 2 their DC8

These days DC8 (4R-EXJ) must be operating out of DXB and I have seen only their IL18 and AN12 parked in CMB.

**dilushasg-bdavi** · 04-06-2013, 12:26 PM

Flybubai (FZ) LAUNCHED Daily flights to Mattala yesterday.

Try flight schedules of different dates : http://www.flightstats.com

**Srilankan1** · 04-06-2013, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by dilushasg-bdavi

Flybubai (FZ) LAUNCHED Daily flights to Mattala yesterday.

Try flight schedules of different dates : http://www.flightstats.com

I doubt about how long this gonna work for Flydubai?

**umedhah** · 04-06-2013, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by Speedbird

Hi

I came across this article...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/mosl...acey-back.html

if you read this article...(4th Section) This guy first job has been reprocessing couple of 747s from Sri Lanka in early 80s. is it true?

The only 2 747s we owned were leased from QF and were returned back to if I am not mistaken. Not sure what this guys is talking about??

**dilushasg-bdavi** · 05-06-2013, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by Srilankan1

I doubt about how long this gonna work for Flydubai?

Very long!!!!!!! its gonna attract a lot of European tourists during the peak seasons.........they don't visit SL to admire the Skyscrapers in Colombo, but to have a nice time in our exotic southern beaches!!!!!!!!!

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