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**ejanson65** · 08-07-2017, 12:28 PM

So much for Ajith Dias, Suren Ratwatte and their "reduced losses"

Sri Lanka President appoints 29 deputy ministers | EconomyNext

http://www.economynext.com/SriLankan_Airlines_loses_Rs9.5bn_up_to_April_2017-3-8281-6.html

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed 29 deputy minister from his ruling National People's Power (NPP) .

That's what happens when you lease your fleet at above market rates - you cannot operate the aircraft profitably.

12 year leases with no termination clause = no way out.

We are talking several Billion Dollars in losses.

**MalaysiaMustafa** · 08-07-2017, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

any idea of the aircraft rego which is operating the maiden colombo-vizag route today?

4r-ana

**LankaFlyer** · 08-07-2017, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

As far as i heard, 4R-ANC will fly the first revenue flight on the 12-July to Hyderabad.
SriLankan is launching its first commercial passenger flight to Vizag on 08-July and the resumption of Coimbatore on the 16-July.

4R-ANC did the UL173/4 and today morning UL139/40

**ULfan79** · 08-07-2017, 10:12 PM

Originally posted by Flyhigh View Post

In another tragic case of mismanagement EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) has decided to suspend it’s approval for SriLankan Airlines due to serious audit finding at SriLankan Airlines. As per our source there were several very serious Level 1 findings which show the Airline has violated the rules set by EASA.

This decision according to a senior Captain will severally affect the Airline, which is already a loss making white elephant.All maintenance activities will now be compelled to be outsourced to nearby countries. Already 4R-ALA A330-200 Airbus is in Indonesia at the Garuda maintenance facility. SriLankan is paying USD 95,000.00 per aircraft only for Labour charges, excluding material costs. There seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel for the Airline and the Taxpayers with the current CEO and the Board and sadly due to the inaction of the Prime Minister.

http://lankanewsweb.net/news/special...aviation-india

From May, 07 2017 Sunday Times...

Shortcomings in national carrier’s engineering unit

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170507/news/shortcomings-in-national-carriers-engineering-unit-239649.html

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has put SriLankan Airlines on notice after finding shortcomings in its engineering division. If the airline fails to rectify these within six months, it risks losing the EASA certification which allows it to do maintenance checks for other airlines.

The recent action by EASA does not immediately disqualify SriLankan from continuing with maintenance checks. “EASA is working closely with Sri Lankan management to ensure that Sri Lankan maintenance organisation stays in compliance with EASA requirements,” Dominique Fouda, the agency’s head of communications told the Sunday Times

**Speedbird** · 08-07-2017, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by ULfan79 View Post

From May, 07 2017 Sunday Times...

Shortcomings in national carrier’s engineering unit

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170507/news/shortcomings-in-national-carriers-engineering-unit-239649.html

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has put SriLankan Airlines on notice after finding shortcomings in its engineering division. If the airline fails to rectify these within six months, it risks losing the EASA certification which allows it to do maintenance checks for other airlines.

The recent action by EASA does not immediately disqualify SriLankan from continuing with maintenance checks. “EASA is working closely with Sri Lankan management to ensure that Sri Lankan maintenance organisation stays in compliance with EASA requirements,” Dominique Fouda, the agency’s head of communications told the Sunday Times

above article is from May whereas Lanka news article is from July

**Speedbird** · 08-07-2017, 10:40 PM

more talk...

SriLankan says previous Govt. ordered eight Airbus A 350-900 aircraft

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170702/news/srilankan-says-previous-govt-ordered-eight-airbus-a-350-900-aircraft-248268.html

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170709/news/multimillion-dollar-airbus-dispute-govt-seeks-solution-249337.html

SriLankan director quits in disgust after ‘humiliating’ meeting

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170709/news/srilankan-director-quits-in-disgust-after-humiliating-meeting-249335.html

Govt. gets serious on new proposal for UL | Daily FT

http://www.ft.lk/article/626154/Govt--gets-serious-on-new-proposal-for-UL

Japanese partners in Harry J-led consortium to be invited for talks Reconstitution of Board expected when new partner selected The Government is seriously evaluating the proposal for the revitalisation of national carrier SriLankan Airlines with high level visits by foreign parties likely for formal discussions. The Daily FT on 19 June exclusively ..

**ULfan79** · 09-07-2017, 12:26 AM

Originally posted by nipuna787 View Post

Some reports say UL lost EASA certification. Is that true? I couldn't find any reliable source to the news.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170507/new...it-239649.html

The recent action by EASA does not immediately disqualify SriLankan from continuing with maintenance checks. “EASA is working closely with Sri Lankan management to ensure that Sri Lankan maintenance organisation stays in compliance with EASA requirements,” Dominique Fouda, the agency’s head of communications told the Sunday Times. “Any news or change regarding the approval status will be published immediately on our website.”
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I checked the EASA website. Srilankan is still approved for Part 145 certification.
https://www.easa.europa.eu/download/...A_Part_145.pdf

FOREIGN EASA PART-145 VALID APPROVALS (as at 07/07/2017)
EASA.145.0360 SRILANKAN AIRLINES, LTD.

**Haleef** · 09-07-2017, 03:18 AM

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

any idea of the aircraft rego which is operating the maiden colombo-vizag route today?

4r-ana, a32a

**ejanson65** · 09-07-2017, 07:25 AM

The Circus continues.....

RTI: SriLankan Airlines Pilots Guild Seeks Information Regarding Airlines’ Downward Spiral - Colombo Telegraph

https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/rti-srilankan-airlines-pilots-guild-seeks-information-regarding-airlines-downward-spiral/

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I doubt anything will be revealed - all the managers at UL are protected by the Politicians.

**Serendib** · 09-07-2017, 08:09 AM

Decision on SriLankan Airlines by end-July

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170709/business-times/decision-on-srilankan-airlines-by-end-july-249212.html

**Haleef** · 09-07-2017, 12:19 PM

A320neo will be flying to Bangkok as UL402 in the coming week maybe. I think this will be its' first flight to Bangkok.

**banuthev** · 09-07-2017, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by Haleef View Post

It will be a good idea if A380 serves Colombo. But I doubt that it could pass Apron Delta, as the wingtip might collide with the terminal building. But Apron Alpha taxiways (on edges) have been widened enough for the A380 to proceed taxiing. But there can be an alternative that if the A380 cannot pass through Apron Delta and Charlie, it could maybe taxi on the runway, and then get off the runway near the RWY 22 intersecting point, just near the end, taxi back onto the taxiway, and then get onto the runway from the RWY 22 holding point maybe.

EK is planning to operate seasonal once a week flight (EK2572/2573) on DXB-CMB-DXB every Saturdays from 16-Jul until 26-Aug-2017. Any chance this flight operated by A380?

**XFW-Spotter** · 09-07-2017, 07:55 PM

next A321neo for SriLankan, ready for start the testprogramm

A321neo SriLankan 4R-AND by Tobias Gudat, auf Flickr

**umedhah** · 09-07-2017, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by XFW-Spotter View Post

next A321neo for SriLankan, ready for start the testprogramm

A321neo SriLankan 4R-AND by Tobias Gudat, auf Flickr

Wow...

**Serendib** · 09-07-2017, 09:33 PM

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170709/news/multimillion-dollar-airbus-dispute-govt-seeks-solution-249337.html

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