Sri Lanka Aviation

**banuthev** · 11-02-2026, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by Flyhigh

Colombo- Ahmedabad direct flights to commence in April

https://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=118294

Thanks for the update! Has this been confirmed by SriLankan Official?

**banuthev** · 11-02-2026, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by umedhah

Wow good news. Had QF been to CMB lately? Don't think so

QF337 to CMB was a one time charter. Notsure if this flight visited CMB in the past?

As per below QF spent most days in CMB compared to other destinations in this charter flight. Is this shows the popularity of Sri Lanka towards Australian tourists?

Any idea QF start schedule flights between SYD and CMB near future?

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**umedhah** · 11-02-2026, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by Malin

Qantas

Nice click

**n863gt** · 13-02-2026, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

Dry leases of the UL A330-343s were supposed to expire this year/2027. Does anyone know if the leases have been extended?

that, more of less, would be needed to get done, because finding 7 new jets is somewhat of a big ask in this time period.
all of the 7 A330-343s have reached 10 years old, with the oldest being 11.4 years old. they would be (or should be, if not already!) planning for replacements in the next 5-7 years(when these jets hit 16-18). until that gets underway, they would need to keep these jets in hand.

**banuthev** · 13-02-2026, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by n863gt

that, more of less, would be needed to get done, because finding 7 new jets is somewhat of a big ask in this time period.
all of the 7 A330-343s have reached 10 years old, with the oldest being 11.4 years old. they would be (or should be, if not already!) planning for replacements in the next 5-7 years(when these jets hit 16-18). until that gets underway, they would need to keep these jets in hand.

I agree!

I heard UL have found a spare set of landing gears and now the replacements are underway. Does anyone have more info?

**MAW2000** · 13-02-2026, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by n863gt

that, more of less, would be needed to get done, because finding 7 new jets is somewhat of a big ask in this time period.
all of the 7 A330-343s have reached 10 years old, with the oldest being 11.4 years old. they would be (or should be, if not already!) planning for replacements in the next 5-7 years(when these jets hit 16-18). until that gets underway, they would need to keep these jets in hand.

Probably UL will request to extend the 12 year Lease from All lessors.

**MAW2000** · 13-02-2026, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Thanks for the update ! Was thinking why 4R-ALP is not active since 05-Feb-2026.

Dry leases of the UL A330-343s were supposed to expire this year/2027. Does anyone know if the leases have been extended?

Do you know how frequencies have been planned for Fits Air to AMD? Any reason why LHE was delayed to Summer 2026?

Some info is confidential, initial CMB AMD frequency will be twice a Week, LHE is also twice a week, this can be changed. Please note that BKK is also in the list.

**banuthev** · 13-02-2026, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Probably UL will request to extend the 12 year Lease from All lessors.

Hi Maw2000, Is this 12 years lease extension for UL's A330-343 fleet or UL's entire fleet?

**Farhan Hussain** · 14-02-2026, 05:52 PM

VP-CRP[MSN 1037] Delivered to centrum air

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**banuthev** · 14-02-2026, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000

RFP is for Narrowbody jets as far as I know, A320s (214/ 214WL/232/232WL/251N).

Any update on these A320 deliveries to UL?

I heard UL is going to launch new destination : Ahmedabad and resuming Kolkota and Coimbatore this year.

**VC10fan** · 15-02-2026, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by Chanaka93

I have flown with Air SEZ a few times, and economy was fully booked. If UL stopped operating due to poor route performance, why are other airlines doing well on the same route?

Some flights have been over 90%, sounds like you got lucky and flew on those.

**VC10fan** · 15-02-2026, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Always the Bookload depends on the Airline Sales and Distribution of that route/sector, So my guess is, UL's poor Sales and distribution of CMB-SEZ sector.

There's 25+ connections to/from CMB while Air Seychelle has just 2 connections at SEZ but still seems to get better loads.

**MAW2000** · 16-02-2026, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by VC10fan

There's 25+ connections to/from CMB while Air Seychelle has just 2 connections at SEZ but still seems to get better loads.

Yes, That is what I said, Even though UL has a good network connecting plenty of destinations, plenty of fleet and service, Bookloads depends on Sales, Distribution and GSA performence.
And also, there are many more factors.

**MAW2000** · 17-02-2026, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Hi All,

Greetings! Small updates here,

4R-ALP is under a Heavy C check, eventually all A330-343 Fleet will be undergoing C check, one by one.
4R-EXS is under a C check in UL 320 Hangar, will be back in service by after 2nd week February.
Fits Air (8D/EXV) has pushed their AMD , LHE plans to Summer, They will not operate LHE and AMD within 25/26 Winter.

Small Addition :
4R-EXS is back in 8D/EXV revenue service.
4R-EXR will be under C check in UL 320 Hangar within 25 Feb to 10 March.
8D Fleet will be expanded to 4 Jets within this Year.

**banuthev** · 17-02-2026, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by MAW2000

Small Addition :
4R-EXS is back in 8D/EXV revenue service.
4R-EXR will be under C check in UL 320 Hangar within 25 Feb to 10 March.
8D Fleet will be expanded to 4 Jets within this Year.

Nice to hear 8D Fleet will be expanded to 4 Jets ! Which aircraft type is going to join the fleet?

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