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**banuthev** · 18-03-2015, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by channa View Post

In my opinion UL should use a fairly new aircraft for LHR route. 503/504 is fairly full most of the time and I have seen lots of negative comments from passengers in Skytrax about the condition of the aircraft.

UL has to use the 24 J Seater A333s on the flights which have the better yield. On the other hand, UL has to maintain the aircraft well and provide the best cabin crew service to the passengers. I do agree good aircraft has to be used for long haul routes especially.

**banuthev** · 18-03-2015, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by anthonylk View Post

In the past few days 4R-ALM, has changed its usual East Destination schedule & done flights to Male, Paris, London, Kuwait, Dammam. Today ( 18th ) its again on CMB-LHR-CMB route

http://www.flightradar24.com/reg/4r-alm

It appears to be 4R-ALL serving East while 4R-ALM serving the destinations in West. Perhaps they are doing that to satisfy all the passengers.

4R-ALM is coming to LHR coming weekend on 22-MAR. I can't wait to take her pictures !!

**anthonylk** · 19-03-2015, 03:57 AM

Check out this youtube page for some awesome cockpit videos..

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC10B6PPWGxrMXuf1CBGvERA

**ecureilx** · 19-03-2015, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by flylanka View Post

SQ had a staggering number of B777-200ER (derated) and B777-200ER. The B777-200ER were back bone of Long Haul routes where B747-400 were too large for demand. The B777-200ER long haul routes includes/included, SIN-AMS-ORD, SIN-MAN, SIN-AMS, SIN-CPH, SIN-FCO, SIN-JNB-CPT, SIN-ICN-YVR, SIN-TPE-LAX. Some of which have now been taken over by B777-300ER. Where as the B777-200ER (derated) short haul/medium are now A330-300. SQ seem quite happy and have 31 frames in service.

SQs fleet have been sold/leased back some time ago ..

Initially the 330s apparently ordered as part of the post 380 delivery plans to do common deck qualification, and increase pilot training, as the 345 was on it's way out, though the fleet has been growing and seems to be proving themselves.

And the 350s and 787-10 should progressively replace the 772s and 773s, then onwards.

**banuthev** · 19-03-2015, 04:34 PM

Today, Mahan Air is operating to Colombo after absense for an one year.

**88gee** · 19-03-2015, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

Today, Mahan Air is operating to Colombo after absense for an one year.

i never knew we had birds from Tehran :O

**anthonylk** · 20-03-2015, 10:59 AM

https://www.facebook.com/aircraftlovers4, this page has some nice videos & pics of 4R-ALL & ALM & other aircraft at BIA

**banuthev** · 22-03-2015, 03:04 PM

Mihin Lanka A319 4R-MRF

source : damie

**yengels** · 22-03-2015, 09:29 PM

Sri Lanka spotting?

Hi all!

Since I am new to this forum a small introduction:
I am Yves Engels from Belgium. I started my passion around 15 years ago. I saw some guys taking pictures and started to do so myself. I studied aeronautic engineering in Belgium and currently I am a licensed engineer on B737NG, B767 and E-190 with Tec4jets, Jetairfly based in Brussels.
Also I have my own forum together with some friends about Ostend Airport. Feel free to visit and view our pictures. www.ebos-spotting.be
I am planning a trip to Sri Lanka. As I can't leave Sri Lanka without doing any planespotting, I would like to ask you some questions.
I do not find a lot of pictures from Sri Lanka. Is it allowed there to take pictures?
If yes, are there some safe places around the airports where you can stand all day without any problems with the local authorities?
Which airports/strips are a 'must' to visit?

Would like it a lot if some could be answered and thank you for having me here on the forum.

Kind regards,
Yves

**anthonylk** · 23-03-2015, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by yengels View Post

Hi all!

Since I am new to this forum a small introduction:
I am Yves Engels from Belgium. I started my passion around 15 years ago. I saw some guys taking pictures and started to do so myself. I studied aeronautic engineering in Belgium and currently I am a licensed engineer on B737NG, B767 and E-190 with Tec4jets, Jetairfly based in Brussels.
Also I have my own forum together with some friends about Ostend Airport. Feel free to visit and view our pictures. www.ebos-spotting.be
I am planning a trip to Sri Lanka. As I can't leave Sri Lanka without doing any planespotting, I would like to ask you some questions.
I do not find a lot of pictures from Sri Lanka. Is it allowed there to take pictures?
If yes, are there some safe places around the airports where you can stand all day without any problems with the local authorities?
Which airports/strips are a 'must' to visit?

Would like it a lot if some could be answered and thank you for having me here on the forum.

Kind regards,
Yves

I too have been trying to find out the procedures for plane spotting at the BIA, but so far not been able to get any info. Calls to the Airport & Aviation Services also didnt work out.

**Srilankan1** · 23-03-2015, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by yengels View Post

Hi all!

Since I am new to this forum a small introduction:
I am Yves Engels from Belgium. I started my passion around 15 years ago. I saw some guys taking pictures and started to do so myself. I studied aeronautic engineering in Belgium and currently I am a licensed engineer on B737NG, B767 and E-190 with Tec4jets, Jetairfly based in Brussels.
Also I have my own forum together with some friends about Ostend Airport. Feel free to visit and view our pictures. www.ebos-spotting.be
I am planning a trip to Sri Lanka. As I can't leave Sri Lanka without doing any planespotting, I would like to ask you some questions.
I do not find a lot of pictures from Sri Lanka. Is it allowed there to take pictures?
If yes, are there some safe places around the airports where you can stand all day without any problems with the local authorities?
Which airports/strips are a 'must' to visit?

Would like it a lot if some could be answered and thank you for having me here on the forum.

Kind regards,
Yves

As I heard it will be not easy to or its possible get permission to do spotting near Airport in Srilanka.

**ecureilx** · 24-03-2015, 06:46 AM

and inside the airport there still are prominent no-photography signs stuck on the window panes

Note that the other side of the airport in the AF Base, hence they have all the right to stop anybody taking pictures !

**banuthev** · 24-03-2015, 10:09 AM

Emir of Qatar to arrive in Sri Lanka today. Has anybody know what flight the Qatari King is arriving on ?

**anthonylk** · 24-03-2015, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

Emir of Qatar to arrive in Sri Lanka today. Has anybody know what flight the Qatari King is arriving on ?

He arrived @ 1.30pm. on board A7-HHH is a A340-500.

Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24

http://www.flightradar24.com/2015-03-24/07:59/12x/A345/5d3a0b8

View flight on Flightradar24

**anthonylk** · 24-03-2015, 10:46 AM

Airbus A320 crash: German Wings flight 'down in southern France'

All passengers feared dead after jet crashes in French Alps

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/airbus-a320-crash-german-wings-flight-down-in-southern-france-10129817.html

Plane was travelling between Barcelona and Dusseldorf

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