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  • MAW2000
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2023
    • 249

    #13276
    Originally posted by banuthev

    Thanks, Nice to hear expansion from 8D. will 8D have 4th freedom rights to carry pax between DXB and RUH. I heard DXB-RUH is one of the profitable route.
    I see HYD also listed as destination for 8D. Is 8D planning to fly HYD near future?
    Any update on seat config for 8D current fleet?

    28.01.2025.jpg
    Hi Banu,

    Yes I missed HYD, probably CCJ will be removed from the list. And also there is a possibility of ACMI operations with another middle east carrier.

    Current Seat config :


    4R-EXQ : 8Y+ 150Y
    4R-EXR : 8Y+ 150Y
    4R-EXS : 180Y

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    • banuthev
      Administrator
      • Dec 2010
      • 3945

      #13277
      Originally posted by MAW2000

      Hi Banu,

      Yes I missed HYD, probably CCJ will be removed from the list. And also there is a possibility of ACMI operations with another middle east carrier.

      Current Seat config :


      4R-EXQ : 8Y+ 150Y
      4R-EXR : 8Y+ 150Y
      4R-EXS : 180Y
      Thanks, Any update on 8D A320s getting new cabin and seats?

      4R-EXR going to HYD on the 29-Jan. Probably for maintenance.

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      • MAW2000
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2023
        • 249

        #13278
        Originally posted by banuthev

        Thanks, Any update on 8D A320s getting new cabin and seats?
        Not happening in the near future!

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        • Tproductions51
          Junior Member
          • Jun 2023
          • 12

          #13279
          Any updates on 4R-ALT? like what seat models are they using?

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          • Serendib
            Senior Member
            • Jan 2011
            • 1807

            #13280

            Authorities at SriLankan Airlines had paid the US $ 900,000 a month for three years as the lease for three aircraft despite them being grounded due to lack of engine spare parts, a minister said.

            Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake told journalists that one of these aircraft had now been put in use, and the remaining two would be in operation by April.

            Following a special discussion held at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Transport, Highways, Ports and Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake has decided to make the necessary arrangements for the government to begin domestic flights in the country.

            The discussion, held recently at the airport, focused on the rapid increase in tourist arrivals. It was decided to expand the airport facilities as much as possible.

            It was also agreed that at least 20 check-in counters should be added to the existing ones, and a site inspection was conducted for this purpose.

            Additionally, the need to improve airport facilities and invite other international airlines was also emphasised. With about 12 million air passengers expected to travel annually by 2028, the Minister gave instructions to prepare for this growth.

            As all these activities are linked to tourism, it is clear that these steps will help elevate tourism, one of the country’s main sources of income, to new heights.​
            https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-.../108-300990​
            https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-...ter/108-301055

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            • n863gt
              Senior Member
              • Aug 2024
              • 223

              #13281
              the three aircraft would be the NEOs but which of them were stored for 3 years?
              spotting Y-12s and helicopters from my home..

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              • WizzWaveSien
                Senior Member
                • May 2024
                • 197

                #13282
                Originally posted by n863gt

                the three aircraft would be the NEOs but which of them were stored for 3 years?
                4R-ANE, 4R-AND and maybe even 4R-ANC/F. But not sure. 4R-ANF was taken out of service for scheduled maintenance as soon as 4R-ANC was back in the air.
                As per updates from Haleef, 4R-ANE and 4R-AND are supposed to fly in the coming months, they are just waiting on engines as per this article.
                So far, there haven't been any updates on 4R-ALT, does anyone have any more new information?
                Sien (KR/SL/US)

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                • WizzWaveSien
                  Senior Member
                  • May 2024
                  • 197

                  #13283
                  As of FEB 1, QR has ended Oman Air leased A330s on routes to CMB, QR will now deploy 777s,787s, A350s, A330s on this route.
                  QR664 - A332/A333
                  QR660​ - A359/77W/77L
                  QR654 - B788/B789

                  QR658​ - A332/A333
                  QR662 - B788/B789

                  Noticed on FR24 that both EY and QR will be deploying it's 77X cargo freighters this week, I am not sure if this is a one off flights or not. Can someone confirm? Thanks
                  Last edited by WizzWaveSien; 01-02-2025, 03:52 AM.
                  Sien (KR/SL/US)

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                  • banuthev
                    Administrator
                    • Dec 2010
                    • 3945

                    #13284
                    Originally posted by WizzWaveSien
                    As of FEB 1, QR has ended Oman Air leased A330s on routes to CMB, QR will now deploy 777s,787s, A350s, A330s on this route.
                    QR664 - A332/A333
                    QR660​ - A359/77W/77L
                    QR654 - B788/B789

                    QR658​ - A332/A333
                    QR662 - B788/B789

                    Noticed on FR24 that both EY and QR will be deploying it's 77X cargo freighters this week, I am not sure if this is a one off flights or not. Can someone confirm? Thanks
                    Today EY operated 77F to CMB as EY943 and outward flight is operating as EY9690 not sure where it's heading? SL lifted vehicle import ban from today. Notsure what EY 77F carried to CMB and carrying from CMB.

                    Any idea whats the fate of those WY 332/3s ? Will they return to WY fleet? Any possibility WY resuming direct flights to CMB? I see OV reducing CMB flights from 5 to 2 weekly in Feb25. Not sure why?

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                    • MAW2000
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2023
                      • 249

                      #13285
                      Originally posted by banuthev

                      Today EY operated 77F to CMB as EY943 and outward flight is operating as EY9690 not sure where it's heading? SL lifted vehicle import ban from today. Notsure what EY 77F carried to CMB and carrying from CMB.

                      Any idea whats the fate of those WY 332/3s ? Will they return to WY fleet? Any possibility WY resuming direct flights to CMB? I see OV reducing CMB flights from 5 to 2 weekly in Feb25. Not sure why?
                      A6-DDC came as EY943
                      Attached Files

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                      • MAW2000
                        Senior Member
                        • Aug 2023
                        • 249

                        #13286
                        G-XATW TCS world travel A321-253NX is still parked at Apron Echo and engines are covered.

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                        • banuthev
                          Administrator
                          • Dec 2010
                          • 3945

                          #13287
                          Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

                          4R-ANE, 4R-AND and maybe even 4R-ANC/F. But not sure. 4R-ANF was taken out of service for scheduled maintenance as soon as 4R-ANC was back in the air.
                          As per updates from Haleef, 4R-ANE and 4R-AND are supposed to fly in the coming months, they are just waiting on engines as per this article.
                          So far, there haven't been any updates on 4R-ALT, does anyone have any more new information?
                          I see 4R-ALT visible on Google Map but not sure if its very recently captured by Google.

                          GoogleMap.jpg

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                          • banuthev
                            Administrator
                            • Dec 2010
                            • 3945

                            #13288
                            Originally posted by CalgaryLankan
                            Looks like UL resuming PEK route from 02JUL25

                            Published at 0700GMT 27JAN25   SriLankan Airlines in Northern summer 2025 season intends to resume Colombo – Beijing Capital service, last served until October 2023. The oneWorld member currently schedules 4 weekly flights from 02JUL25 at earliest, with Airbus A330-200 aircraft. UL868 C



                            UL868 CMB1310 – 2305PEK 332 36
                            UL868 CMB1320 – 2315PEK 332 15

                            UL869 PEK0015 – 0515CMB 332 47
                            UL869 PEK0050 – 0550CMB 332 26​
                            Nice to see PEK is going to be added back to the network.

                            Please find the frequency of UL flights in coming months. Frequency of flights subject to change.
                            DESTINATION Feb-25 Apr-25 Jul-25
                            AUH 0 7 7
                            BKK 10 12 14
                            BLR 10 10 10
                            BOM 16 14 14
                            CAN 4 4 4
                            CDG 3 0 0
                            CDG-FRA 0 3 3
                            CGK 4 7 7
                            COK 7 7 7
                            DAC 7 7 7
                            DEL 14 14 14
                            DMM 5 7 7
                            DOH 7 7 7
                            DXB 7 10 11
                            FRA 3 1 1
                            GAN 3 3 3
                            HYD 4 4 4
                            ICN 2 2 2
                            IXM 6 6 6
                            KHI 4 4 4
                            KTM 4 4 4
                            KUL 9 11 14
                            KWI 7 7 7
                            LHE 4 4 4
                            LHR 9 7 7
                            MAA 21 21 21
                            MEL 7 7 7
                            MLE 21 21 21
                            NRT 4 4 4
                            PEK 0 0 4
                            RUH 7 7 7
                            SIN 9 11 14
                            SYD 4 4 4
                            TRV 3 4 4
                            TRZ 8 8 8

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                            • VC10fan
                              Member
                              • Apr 2023
                              • 31

                              #13289
                              Originally posted by banuthev

                              I guess Q2 couldn't make the route work as it couldn't transport cargo between CMB and MLE ever since their A320 stored in KUL in Sep24. May be thats the reason Q2 wetleased BBN Air B73F to transport committed cargo on CMB-MLE from end of Sep to end of Dec24. May be Q2 carried some pax on ATR infrequently until termination. May be i am wrong.
                              Q2 did not wetlease BBN. It was a charter from another company, nothing to do with Q2.

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                              • WizzWaveSien
                                Senior Member
                                • May 2024
                                • 197

                                #13290
                                Originally posted by banuthev

                                Today EY operated 77F to CMB as EY943 and outward flight is operating as EY9690 not sure where it's heading? SL lifted vehicle import ban from today. Notsure what EY 77F carried to CMB and carrying from CMB.

                                Any idea whats the fate of those WY 332/3s ? Will they return to WY fleet? Any possibility WY resuming direct flights to CMB? I see OV reducing CMB flights from 5 to 2 weekly in Feb25. Not sure why?
                                Looks like QR will be deploying 77X cargo freighters to CMB on a weekly basis. (www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/qr8535) ​​​

                                Unlikely for those A330s to be returned to WY's fleet. They have completely ended operations on the A330 last April, These A330s will be staying with QR for now until more planes arrive to sort their shortage of aircraft after the dispute with Airbus over the A350 paint issue. Not Sure what's going to happen with the fleet, but will most likely be stored or someone else might pick them up.
                                Sien (KR/SL/US)

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