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**banuthev** · 16-01-2016, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by dilushasg-bdavi View Post

UL is next in line https://sites.google.com/site/a350xw...roduction-list

Any updates on UL modifying the four X A350-9 direct orders with Airbus?

Lease Commitments as at 31st March 2014 Include:
- Lease commitments on five A330-300 Aircraft amounting to LKR 111,593.61 Mn. for which the MOU’s are entered into during the year.
- Lease commitments on one A330-300 Aircraft amounting to LKR 20,664.06 Mn. for which the Lease Agreement is entered into during the year.
- Lease commitments on three A350-900 Aircraft amounting to LKR 79,578.18 Mn. for which the Lease Agreements are entered into during the year.

Aircraft Predelivery Payments
The predelivery payments consist of payments made by the Company based on the purchase agreement with Airbus for the
purchase of six A330 - 300 and four A350 - 900 aircraft for delivery between 2014 to 2021. Predelivery payments amounting to LKR 2,745.75 Mn. is included under trade and other receivables

Source : UL Annual Report 2013/2014 - http://www.srilankan.com/corporate/p...14_English.pdf

**Sandaru** · 16-01-2016, 12:28 AM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

Mihin to take delivery of two A320neo in 2017 and SriLankan to take delivery of four A321neo in 2020. Most likely ABL should be leaving the fleet in mid-2016 if i am not mistaken. I am wondering if UL have an idea of leasing QR's A321s to replace ABK/ABL.

Mihin Lanka is worth like one rupee but still get deliveries of new aircrafts!! Seriously ??

**banuthev** · 16-01-2016, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by Sandaru View Post

Mihin Lanka is worth like one rupee but still get deliveries of new aircrafts!! Seriously ??

Its actually ordered by the MR's gov who initially placed an order for two new B737 for Mihin with ALC in May 2014 : http://www.airleasecorp.com/press/ca...stomers?page=3.

Later the gov changed the B737 order to two A320neos : http://www.sundaytimes.lk/150222/new...ad-137011.html

**ejanson65** · 16-01-2016, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by Sandaru View Post

Mihin Lanka is worth like one rupee but still get deliveries of new aircrafts!! Seriously ??

How is that any different than UL?

Why don't people understand? New aircraft orders have nothing to do with Airline requirements - it's just another way to transfer public funds to family, friends and cronies. Not to mention millions of dollars in commissions.

Stupid Sri Lankan tax payers are on the hook for several Billion dollars.

Nothing but fraud and theft - no investigations and no accountability.

**Aviational** · 17-01-2016, 02:38 AM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

I heard UL has plans to increase NRT from 4 to 5 weekly and PEK from 4 to Daily in 2016. From today UL is launching daily flights to CAN ( 4 weekly via BKK and new 3 weekly nonstop).

It's good that they have realized it.And also how about operating like below.

NRT - Daily Non Stop
PEK - Daily Non Stop
PVG - Daily Non Stop
CAN - Daily Non Stop
HKG - Daily Via BKK

**SpeedbirdFlyer** · 17-01-2016, 04:53 AM

Yeah...... I think it will be a good move if they can start daily flights to those cities.. They should also try to capitalize more on the mainland China and start services to TPE, KIX........ etc. Since UL is now using brand new A330s, we need to focus more on the premium passengers. Unless you maintain the front cabin capacity over 80%, its difficult to increase the profit margins. We better act swiftly before the other airlines from the region, actually, we are already little late I think.

**LankaXWB** · 17-01-2016, 05:16 AM

SriLankan Airlines expects late delivery of A350 Airbus’ due to financial crisis

Debt-ridden SriLankan Airlines, bidding farewell to its last and the oldest A340-300 aircraft which has been in operation for more than two decades in the fleet, says it is delaying the delivery of an order of eight A350-900 aircrafts from Airbus until its acute financial position is sorted out. In view of the financial situation, the delivery of the eight A350-900 aircrafts will take longer than planned,

SriLankan Airlines expects late delivery of A350 Airbus’ due to financial crisis | The Sunday Times Sri Lanka

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/160117/business-times/srilankan-airlines-expects-late-delivery-of-a350-airbus-due-to-financial-crisis-178658.html

Debt-ridden SriLankan Airlines, bidding farewell to its last and the oldest A340-300 aircraft which has been in operation for more than two decades in the

**banuthev** · 17-01-2016, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by LankaXWB View Post

Debt-ridden SriLankan Airlines, bidding farewell to its last and the oldest A340-300 aircraft which has been in operation for more than two decades in the fleet, says it is delaying the delivery of an order of eight A350-900 aircrafts from Airbus until its acute financial position is sorted out. In view of the financial situation, the delivery of the eight A350-900 aircrafts will take longer than planned,

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/160117/bus...is-178658.html

I thought UL have ordered seven A350 not eight because they are leasing three A350 on lease from Aercap and four A350 on direct order from Airbus. If Iam not mistaken UL will be taking delivery of UL#3 (A350/MSN60) in early 2017 may be they will delay UL#1 & #2 (MSN52/55) until late 2017. Still MSN52/55 not spotted in TLS assembly line yet.

**Serendib** · 17-01-2016, 08:39 PM

052 A350-941 SriLankan Airlines (1st) F-WZFA 4R-xxx Leased from AerCap.
On order. Delivery planned for 2016

055 A350-941 SriLankan Airlines (2nd) F-Wxxx 4R-xxx Leased from AerCap.
On order. Delivery planned for 2016

060 A350-941 SriLankan Airlines (3rd) F-Wxxx 4R-xxx Leased from AerCap.
On order, parts built

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I think Sri Lankan Airline A350 MSN 60 should go into production before February end or March according to this production UL's First A350 MSN 60??

Part for the first A350 for SriLankan Airlines

Source: XFW Spotter

**flylanka** · 18-01-2016, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by SpeedbirdFlyer View Post

Yeah...... I think it will be a good move if they can start daily flights to those cities.. They should also try to capitalize more on the mainland China and start services to TPE, KIX........ etc. Since UL is now using brand new A330s, we need to focus more on the premium passengers. Unless you maintain the front cabin capacity over 80%, its difficult to increase the profit margins. We better act swiftly before the other airlines from the region, actually, we are already little late I think.

Osaka (KIX) is a very low yielding market wont work unless it is tagged to someother station and flown. TPE, UL intended to launch TPE in the 1980, TPE schedules were printed on the timetables that came out as well. Mainland China protested and were very indignant that UL and Sri Lanka considered the route and destination as relationships between China and Taipei were hostile.

**skyline** · 18-01-2016, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by LankaXWB View Post

Debt-ridden SriLankan Airlines, bidding farewell to its last and the oldest A340-300 aircraft which has been in operation for more than two decades in the fleet, says it is delaying the delivery of an order of eight A350-900 aircrafts from Airbus until its acute financial position is sorted out. In view of the financial situation, the delivery of the eight A350-900 aircrafts will take longer than planned,

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/160117/bus...is-178658.html

Whats going to happen when the A332s reach their end of lease term?

**Srilankan1** · 18-01-2016, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by flylanka View Post

Osaka (KIX) is a very low yielding market wont work unless it is tagged to someother station and flown. TPE, UL intended to launch TPE in the 1980, TPE schedules were printed on the timetables that came out as well. Mainland China protested and were very indignant that UL and Sri Lanka considered the route and destination as relationships between China and Taipei were hostile.

UL were fling To Fukuoka those days. is it an option again?

**SpeedbirdFlyer** · 18-01-2016, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by flylanka View Post

Osaka (KIX) is a very low yielding market wont work unless it is tagged to someother station and flown. TPE, UL intended to launch TPE in the 1980, TPE schedules were printed on the timetables that came out as well. Mainland China protested and were very indignant that UL and Sri Lanka considered the route and destination as relationships between China and Taipei were hostile.

If we fly KIX, UL must connect that flight with MLE. I remember we used to have a flight from NRT which was coming via MLE. MLE is one of the most popular tourist destination in Japan. TPE of course need to be timed with Indian and KHI flights.

**SpeedbirdFlyer** · 18-01-2016, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by Speedbird View Post

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/160110/col...an-178359.html

I wonder what was the medicine...it is definitely not the Jet Fuel

There is a rumour among UL staff that their company shares will soon be available on Colombo Stock Exchange. Is this another clue that the company will be privatize again? Anyway It s a good move if they can do so, but the fact remains who wants to buy UL?

**SpeedbirdFlyer** · 18-01-2016, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by skyline View Post

Whats going to happen when the A332s reach their end of lease term?

They may extend the lease agreement for a couple of years. If they expect to shed their vanity routes, I don't think they need A350s in their fleet near future. Can somebody confirm whether UL summer sked 2016 has been uploaded or not.........

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