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**ejanson65** · 23-10-2016, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by budgetcarrier View Post

SriLankan to go regional. One error in story; it was A330s that were leased to PIA.

SriLankan changes strategy: A330s and regional focus | The Sunday Times Sri Lanka

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/161023/news/srilankan-changes-strategy-a330s-and-regional-focus-213489.html

Namini Wijedasa extensive interview with the debt ridden national carrier's CEO In a marked departure from the previous management’s business strategy

In a marked departure from the previous management’s business strategy for the national carrier, SriLankan Airlines will focus on becoming a regional carrier flying mostly narrow-bodied aircraft, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Suren Ratwatte said.

He also admitted that finding capital to run the airline was his biggest headache; that arrangements have been made for a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for staff; and that SriLankan’s credit rating (defined as an estimate of the ability of a person or organisation to fulfil their financial commitments, based on previous dealings) was “not very good”.

Mr. Ratwatte declined from the outset to discuss financial issues covered by non-disclosure agreements. Therefore, he would not–despite being pressed–reveal how much was paid to abrogate leases on three A350s ordered by the previous Government.

Somebody should ask Suren Ratwatte where the annual report is - still nothing.

My guess is that the financial picture is much worse than what is publicly being admitted and they don't want this getting out.

The only question I have after reading this article is: Why is this Airline still operating?

**Aaqib** · 23-10-2016, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by budgetcarrier View Post

SriLankan Airlines will have to slash a massive 620 flights off its schedule to accommodate the daytime renovation of the airport runway after agencies overrode the carrier’s request for construction to be shifted to night hours.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/161023/new...ts-213566.html

A suggestion could be to indeed operate from MRIA where Sri Lankan could base a few of their Airbus A320-200's operate Short Haul flights from for example those to Chennai,Bangalore,Trichy, Trivandrum,Cochin and Male.

Fly in the passengers in and out Ratmalana probably on a leased Q400 aircraft Helitours too have 2 MA60's that can be used , this maybe more cost effective than having to cancel flights

**LankaXWB** · 24-10-2016, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

Guys
Today, 4R-MRD has started flying after its been for paintwork to CMB maintanance hangar on the 17-Oct. Has it received the SriLankan livery ? Any pictures?

I flown 4R-MRD today to Dhaka. It still not painted fully it still completely white.

**MalaysiaMustafa** · 24-10-2016, 12:58 PM

It seems MRE is taken out of service for painting.

**Aaqib** · 24-10-2016, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by MalaysiaMustafa View Post

It seems MRE is taken out of service for painting.

Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't MRE being returned along with MRF?

**dilushasg-bdavi** · 24-10-2016, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by Aaqib View Post

Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't MRE being returned along with MRF?

I think -MRC is going away. It hasn't been flying for a long time

**Max** · 25-10-2016, 09:20 AM

MSN 52 AerCap F-WZFA first did RTO (Formerly planned for SriLankan Airlines)

**MalaysiaMustafa** · 25-10-2016, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by Aaqib View Post

Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't MRE being returned along with MRF?

MRC already left the fleet. The next might be MRF.

**banuthev** · 26-10-2016, 07:25 AM

Rahal,

4R-ALL is not flying since 23-Oct. Has it been taken out of the service for leasing the aircraft to PIA ?

Any idea why Mihin Lanka aircraft are being painted in white livery? I thought these aircraft going to get painted in SriLankan colors? Will they change cabin of Mihin aircraft so it will match the SriLankan.

According to flightglobal, SriLankan will get 4 x A321neos next year. Is it true? Its already been reported SriLankan will get 6 x A320neos and the delivery starting from end of Jan 2017 to Jan 2018. So that means SriLankan is getting the both 6 x 320neos and 4 x A321neos?

**4R-ALA** · 26-10-2016, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

Rahal,

4R-ALL is not flying since 23-Oct. Has it been taken out of the service for leasing the aircraft to PIA ?

Any idea why Mihin Lanka aircraft are being painted in white livery? I thought these aircraft going to get painted in SriLankan colors? Will they change cabin of Mihin aircraft so it will match the SriLankan.

According to flightglobal, SriLankan will get 4 x A321neos next year. Is it true? Its already been reported SriLankan will get 6 x A320neos and the delivery starting from end of Jan 2017 to Jan 2018. So that means SriLankan is getting the both 6 x 320neos and 4 x A321neos?

4R-ALL active today as UL229/30 to KWI

**Azamh** · 27-10-2016, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

Rahal,

4R-ALL is not flying since 23-Oct. Has it been taken out of the service for leasing the aircraft to PIA ?

Any idea why Mihin Lanka aircraft are being painted in white livery? I thought these aircraft going to get painted in SriLankan colors? Will they change cabin of Mihin aircraft so it will match the SriLankan.

According to flightglobal, SriLankan will get 4 x A321neos next year. Is it true? Its already been reported SriLankan will get 6 x A320neos and the delivery starting from end of Jan 2017 to Jan 2018. So that means SriLankan is getting the both 6 x 320neos and 4 x A321neos?

Are they going ahead with PIA leasing ? Any idea what's going with that

**AviatorSN** · 27-10-2016, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

4R-ALL is not flying since 23-Oct.

A new commercial is being shot

**banuthev** · 27-10-2016, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by Azamh View Post

Are they going ahead with PIA leasing ? Any idea what's going with that

As far as I know two A330-300s will be taken out from service once UL discontinue Paris and Frankfurt flights in Nov 2016. Please confirm if I am right?

**banuthev** · 27-10-2016, 06:50 AM

UL website is mentioning its operating A320 Sharklets on Daily flights to Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur from 1 Feb 2017.

**Haleef** · 27-10-2016, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by AviatorSN View Post

A new commercial is being shot

What he means is ALL taken in for a new commercial that the airline is going to be doing.

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