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  • #8491
    SriLankan Airlines have plans to increase operational frequency for Colombo - Gan Island, Maldives service, form currently served four times a week flights to 6 weekly flights from September 17, 2017.

    From October 29, 2017, the airline will operate this route 5 times a week for winter season.

    Source-Colombopage

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    • #8492
      Originally posted by banuthev View Post
      I heard that SriLankan A321 (4R-MRD) will be painted in Air Ceylon livery in June/July 2017 for 70 years celebrations.
      What connection do the two carriers have? it has different IATA and ICAO codes to UL, two different airlines.
      Last edited by newsflasher; 21-03-2017, 03:46 AM.

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      • #8493
        Originally posted by newsflasher View Post
        What connection do the two carriers have?
        Air Ceylon was the previous national carrier formed after independence which was grossly mismanaged and was bankrupt. It was shut down in 1979 with the creation of Air Lanka (which was renamed to SriLankan in the late 90s with the EK takeover and rebranding)

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        • #8494
          Originally posted by Cayman View Post
          I see no reason why an airline on life support waiting for the plug to be pulled spend money on retro livery.

          From an aviation enthusiasts point, yes, I get the urge, but once you take a pragmatic view of it, it was never like both Air Ceylon and Air Lanka were the proud achievements of the nation to celebrate.

          Under both guises they just burned through the precious little money the country had, which otherwise would have been spent on programs that would have been beneficial to masses.
          Air Lanka livery would make better sense, Air Ceylon was a different airline not a rebrand.

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          • #8495
            And the saga continues.....

            SriLankan Airlines faces fresh turbulence | Daily FT
            http://www.ft.lk/article/604816/SriLankan-Airlines-faces-fresh-turbulence
              Management accuses board of directors of voting for concessionary biz class upgrade Board members say move is of little impact and same as privilege enjoyed by politicians War of words ahead of crucial board meeting next week      By Uditha Jayasinghe  SriLankan Airlines is facing fresh turbulenc ..

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            • #8496
              Originally posted by Cayman View Post
              http://www.ft.lk/article/604816/SriL...esh-turbulence
              Sri Lanka stocks end stronger with high turnover; financial lead | EconomyNext
              http://www.economynext.com/SriLankan_Airlines_partner_may_be_in_place_by_year_end-3-7625.html
              Sri Lanka, Stocks

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              • #8497
                Originally posted by 4R-ALA View Post
                it was told sometime ago here that 4R-ALA is undergoing a massive C CHECK.

                any idea whats up with 4R-ALC and 4R-ALJ
                4R-ALC is flying.

                Rahalroxz, Haleef - Any idea what's up with 4R-ALJ ?

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                • #8498
                  UL to start Coimbatore flights

                  Colombo to Coimbatore flights from July 15
                  http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/colombo-to-coimbatore-flights-from-july-15/article17531255.ece
                  SriLankan Airlines to operate four flights a week

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                  • #8499
                    When is VCBI's runway resurfacing ending. Now that a lot of news and media are saying that it will be finishing before schedule but they are saying various dates so anyone know the exact date.

                    And also will we see Airbus A380-800 after the new runway is opened. It must be feasible for a airline like EK who are already operating 4 if not 5 flights per day on the regular schedule.

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                    • #8500
                      Originally posted by Mach3 View Post
                      And also will we see Airbus A380-800 after the new runway is opened. It must be feasible for a airline like EK who are already operating 4 if not 5 flights per day on the regular schedule.
                      Compatibility of the runway is only one aspect of A380 readiness. The taxiways and the apron space should be allocated for the 80mX80m box that A380 represents.

                      Also, they need to have at least one gate with direct jetway access to the upper deck.

                      I do not think CMB has this.

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                      • #8501
                        x.com
                        https://twitter.com/e_russell/status/844247016125489154


                        According to this HA is paying USD 50M a piece for their factory fresh A321neos and the way it is worded it appears to include the engines as well.

                        How much are UL leasing theirs for? At USD 50M a pop, they could have bought them outright if it wasn't for the issues they have.

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                        • #8502
                          Originally posted by Cayman View Post
                          https://twitter.com/e_russell/status/844247016125489154

                          According to this HA is paying USD 50M a piece for their factory fresh A321neos and the way it is worded it appears to include the engines as well.

                          How much are UL leasing theirs for? At USD 50M a pop, they could have bought them outright if it wasn't for the issues they have.
                          Look at how clean and transparent this aircraft purchase transaction is. This is what we as tax payers expect from UL which unfortunately is not happening. I am pretty much sure the A320Neo purchase would be made at an inflated rate which is why they are refraining from displaying these vital data.

                          Pretty sad about UL and a great example by Hawaiian, hats off to them.

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                          • #8503
                            Why does Sri Lankan Airlines not have a direct flight to Johannesburg from Colombo?

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                            • #8504
                              4R-ANB performed first flight on 20th March
                              https://a320archive.com/msn/7535

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                              • #8505
                                Originally posted by Serendib View Post
                                SriLankan Airlines have plans to increase operational frequency for Colombo - Gan Island, Maldives service, form currently served four times a week flights to 6 weekly flights from September 17, 2017.

                                From October 29, 2017, the airline will operate this route 5 times a week for winter season.

                                Source-Colombopage

                                Is Gan A profitable route ?

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