Sri Lanka Aviation

**banuthev** · 20-02-2025, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by n863gt

UL did "have" a 767 leased for some 2 months. not sure whether who operated it.
UL might as well adopt the B38M or B39M or B738 to the fleet if they're going to service them.(not sure about on-boeing experience of UL's pilots.)
the B787 as a widebody?(777s are hard to find)
I dont think it's necessary though. adds complexity to the fleet.

Yes UL did have a leased 767 (CS-TQI) from Jul10 to Sep10 were used on UL-routes such as FCO, MXP & SIN. Operated by Luzair.

Just for my knowledge, do you know which complexities would add for UL when adding boeing aircraft to the fleet ? Since UL have been using only Airbus fleet for such a long time, Any possibilities Boeing would give better deals to UL to make them as their customer?

**WizzWaveSien** · 20-02-2025, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Hi WizzWaveSien, I see AK have reduced the KUL-CMB flights from 14 weekly to 11 weekly since the last few months. Is it due to low-pax demand? is it good move 8D adding KUL to the network?

Hi, I believe its a combination of low pax for AK since UL is deploying their A332s and A333s to KUL atleast once a week, They also have another additonal flight to KUL on Satudays and Sundays using A320s. That Is why AK is scaling down operations to 11 flights per week. And with 8D entering the route segment soon, I believe AK will either lower or increase frequencies to compete.

**banuthev** · 20-02-2025, 06:18 PM

Colombo-bound flight halted on runway after technical glitch at Chennai airport

The aircraft, carrying 168 passengers and 8 crew members, was set to depart from Chennai airport at 9.40 am
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dtn...airport-823104

Originally posted by Serendib

Aircraft Rego?

Glitch was on UL122 operated by 4R-ALL. Worrying to see only 168 pax in A333. Normally UL121/2 is a full flight.

Do we know why 4R-ALH is not active?

**n863gt** · 21-02-2025, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Yes UL did have a leased 767 (CS-TQI) from Jul10 to Sep10 were used on UL-routes such as FCO, MXP & SIN. Operated by Luzair.

Just for my knowledge, do you know which complexities would add for UL when adding boeing aircraft to the fleet ? Since UL have been using only Airbus fleet for such a long time, Any possibilities Boeing would give better deals to UL to make them as their customer?

-pilot and maintenance experience on boeing aircraft(+training)
-F/A experience on boeing aircraft
-both types of aircraft needing parts that are different from each other
-crew scheduling

**banuthev** · 21-02-2025, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by n863gt

-pilot and maintenance experience on boeing aircraft(+training)
-F/A experience on boeing aircraft
-both types of aircraft needing parts that are different from each other
-crew scheduling

Thanks

I still see Airbus still have 4x A350-900s for SriLankan Airlines in the orderbook. Any idea what plans UL got for taking the delivery or converting to some other widebody Airbus aircraft?

https://www.airbus.com/en/products-s...and-deliveries

**MAW2000** · 22-02-2025, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

Great news! do you have a date on when she would be entering into service? I heard it was next week, is this true?

Any update of 8D to KUL? Do you know when they will begin flights to KUL?
Thanks.

No updates for now, Date is not yet fixed since lot more work to be done.

**MAW2000** · 22-02-2025, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by n863gt

that's great news. did it do an EGR yet?(couldn't find activity in FR24.)

Actually still many testing are on ongoing!

**MAW2000** · 22-02-2025, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Hi Maw, Do you know when 4R-EXR going to arrive back in CMB from HYD?

Could not get any info regarding this!

**MAW2000** · 22-02-2025, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Yes UL did have a leased 767 (CS-TQI) from Jul10 to Sep10 were used on UL-routes such as FCO, MXP & SIN. Operated by Luzair.

Just for my knowledge, do you know which complexities would add for UL when adding boeing aircraft to the fleet ? Since UL have been using only Airbus fleet for such a long time, Any possibilities Boeing would give better deals to UL to make them as their customer?

Hi,

little answer from my end!

UL will never add Boeing Aircraft (Or any other, except Airbus) (Never : within next 5 years) to the fleet.
Assumptions :

Adding Boeing Aircrafts make the Engineering facilities, requirements complex, since UL wants to maintain their fleet by their own hands, saves money.
If UL adds Boeing Aircrafts, many certifications from the manufacturer, EASA, ICAO, CAA, FAA are required, and needs to maintain a separate Warehouse, Hangars, Tools and equipment which needs huge capital cost.
Crew Training : UL have to train their Crew both, Flight Deck, Cabin and Engineering crew separately, and operate them separately which makes complexities on Crew scheduling and HR management, recruitment.

Bcz of above reasons, UL won't add Boeing or even Embraer Aircrafts to the fleet, since UL is struggling with their finance. (for next 10 years for sure) Additionally, Boeing's problematic situation with regulators, suppliers and staff will make UL an All Airbus operator for a long period.

Thank You,

**MAW2000** · 22-02-2025, 03:26 PM

8D (EXV) will have another ACMI operations in middle east with a major carrier (Etihad probably), for this 4R-EXQ or 4R-EXR will operate.

**n863gt** · 22-02-2025, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Hi,

little answer from my end!

UL will never add Boeing Aircraft (Or any other, except Airbus) (Never : within next 5 years) to the fleet.
Assumptions :

Adding Boeing Aircrafts make the Engineering facilities, requirements complex, since UL wants to maintain their fleet by their own hands, saves money.
If UL adds Boeing Aircrafts, many certifications from the manufacturer, EASA, ICAO, CAA, FAA are required, and needs to maintain a separate Warehouse, Hangars, Tools and equipment which needs huge capital cost.
Crew Training : UL have to train their Crew both, Flight Deck, Cabin and Engineering crew separately, and operate them separately which makes complexities on Crew scheduling and HR management, recruitment.

Bcz of above reasons, UL won't add Boeing or even Embraer Aircrafts to the fleet, since UL is struggling with their finance. (for next 10 years for sure) Additionally, Boeing's problematic situation with regulators, suppliers and staff will make UL an All Airbus operator for a long period.

Thank You,

this explains it better than me, thanks MAW2000

**n863gt** · 22-02-2025, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Actually still many testing are on ongoing!

oh yeah, it didn't fly for nearly 1 year(or more than that). thanks..

**n863gt** · 22-02-2025, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Thanks

I still see Airbus still have 4x A350-900s for SriLankan Airlines in the orderbook. Any idea what plans UL got for taking the delivery or converting to some other widebody Airbus aircraft?

https://www.airbus.com/en/products-s...and-deliveries

did UL order 8 A359s?
because 4R-XWA to 4R-XWD were delivered to 3U instead of UL

**banuthev** · 23-02-2025, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by n863gt

did UL order 8 A359s?
because 4R-XWA to 4R-XWD were delivered to 3U instead of UL

Yes UL ordered 8 A359s. First 3 ordered on lease from Aercap and one ordered on lease from ALC were cancelled back in 2017 by paying penalty $105 mn.

I believe the remaining four airframes directly ordered from Airbus are still not been built, order-converted or cancelled till now. Please some one correct me if I am wrong.

**n863gt** · 23-02-2025, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Yes UL ordered 8 A359s. First 3 ordered on lease from Aercap and one ordered on lease from ALC were cancelled back in 2017 by paying penalty $105 mn.

I believe the remaining four airframes directly ordered from Airbus are still not been built, order-converted or cancelled till now. Please some one correct me if I am wrong.

maybe the orders are on hold(I think that's possible) because
a) UL might (not) have sufficient funds to buy the jets outright
b) CMB and UL personnel are not yet undergone certification on the type
correct if wrong though~

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