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Originally posted by Max
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Sorry, but I am very certain that it is an impossible goal unless they plan to buy all Cessna caravans. I am not saying that there is no demand to fill 50 a/c, but even if it did, UL won't be able to achieve that target without a considerable capital injection from the investors.The opinions above are solely my own and do not reflect those of my employer or clients -
There is a possibility fleet size reaching 50 by 2015, because Sri Lankan receives external financial support.Originally posted by Kflyer View Post
Sri Lankan already in a massive expansion.
Tourism remains one of the key part of Sri Lankan Economy. It automatically pushes Colombo to expand Sri Lankan.Comment
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They havent announced the flights yet. Only the bilaterals have been signed. We still have to wait and see whether any airline starts flying to these destinations. As such your statement hasnt been proven yet (although I do think your statement makes sense).Originally posted by Max View Post
SriLankan shed its fleet after the EK deal ended. So the expansion isnt a 'massive expansion'. No disrespect to you, but I doubt SriLankan could expand their fleet from 19 aircraft to 50 aircraft within three years. They havent even placed any fleet orders yet in order to support such growth. Plus as a state owned company, the risk would be too great to bear for the government.Originally posted by Max View PostComment
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Are you absolutely sure that launching new routes with two weekly frequencies is called a "massive expansion" ? What to term the kind of expansion QR and EK are doing then?Originally posted by Max View Post
I really appreciate what UL is doing and I am very happy about your spirit towards UL, but exaggerating a company's progress than what it really is, only sets the bar at an unrealistic height and in the longer term only hurts the brand when those expectations are not met. That has put many brands into shame - even while the brand has not been doing that at all - and the state newspapers have already carried it too far away with their filmsy reporting.The opinions above are solely my own and do not reflect those of my employer or clientsComment
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External financing from whom i'd be delighted to know...... Given what happened with EK any external financing organization will not touch UL with a ten feet pole. The sad state of affairs is UL have to finance all their aircraft which is why all new ones are being leased in case that has escaped you.Originally posted by Max View Post
UL is building up its market primarily off regional traffic to India which is not really a massive expansion. Tourism might be on the rise but really not in the scale for UL to indulge in a fleet expansion a la EK you believe in or have been led to believe. I would love CMB to become a major hub with UL as a major player but that boat has long since sailed.....Comment
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To lordvader + Kflyer + LukeSkywalker
Let’s take a wait and see approach….Comment
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Sri Lanka airline catering unit listing shelved.
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Sri Lanka air taxi on honeymoon flight
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Indeed. But you might not be aware that top officials at SriLankan management do read this thread :-)Originally posted by Max View PostThe opinions above are solely my own and do not reflect those of my employer or clientsComment
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You might be surprised, if you know, who am I……Originally posted by Kflyer View Post
You need to know Aviation ministry more powerful then the SriLankan management
If Aviation ministry wants they can bring any changes to the SriLankan management
Yes, I know there are big shots in this form…Comment
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Yes, thats the best way!Originally posted by Max View Post
I wasnt aware that UL personnel actually read this forum!Originally posted by Kflyer View Post
Im assuming you work for the Aviation Ministry then (or you know someone who does)?Originally posted by Max View Post
Anyway are we going to see more widebodies (A330/A340 etc) added onto UL's fleet anytime soon? And is Mihin going to expand soon to some new destinations? It is currently way too small for a LCC. AirAsia ordered 200 A320s last week (although Im not expecting MJ to place a similar order!).Comment
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Too much personal info on a public forum, not good. I think you also know that very well.Originally posted by lordvader View Post
Both Airlines expanding their operations but slowly….
We can say - Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.
Better times ahead…Comment
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I can assure that you're neither CAA DG or UL CEO. Both of them are much more busy. :-)Originally posted by Max View PostThe opinions above are solely my own and do not reflect those of my employer or clientsComment
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Likely yes. But no guarantees about what could change after 1 Aug.Originally posted by lordvader View PostThe opinions above are solely my own and do not reflect those of my employer or clientsComment
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New article on UL: http://airlineindustryreview.com/wha...-to-srilankan/The opinions above are solely my own and do not reflect those of my employer or clientsComment
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