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  • #13321
    Originally posted by n863gt View Post

    UL did "have" a 767 leased for some 2 months. not sure whether who operated it.
    UL might as well adopt the B38M or B39M or B738 to the fleet if they're going to service them.(not sure about on-boeing experience of UL's pilots.)
    the B787 as a widebody?(777s are hard to find)
    I dont think it's necessary though. adds complexity to the fleet.
    Yes UL did have a leased 767 (CS-TQI) from Jul10 to Sep10 were used on UL-routes such as FCO, MXP & SIN. Operated by Luzair.

    Just for my knowledge, do you know which complexities would add for UL when adding boeing aircraft to the fleet ? Since UL have been using only Airbus fleet for such a long time, Any possibilities Boeing would give better deals to UL to make them as their customer?​

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    • #13322
      Originally posted by banuthev View Post

      Hi WizzWaveSien, I see AK have reduced the KUL-CMB flights from 14 weekly to 11 weekly since the last few months. Is it due to low-pax demand? is it good move 8D adding KUL to the network?
      Hi, I believe its a combination of low pax for AK since UL is deploying their A332s and A333s to KUL atleast once a week, They also have another additonal flight to KUL on Satudays and Sundays using A320s. That Is why AK is scaling down operations to 11 flights per week. And with 8D entering the route segment soon, I believe AK will either lower or increase frequencies to compete.
      Last edited by WizzWaveSien; 20-02-2025, 02:41 PM.
      Sien (KR/SL/US)
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      • #13323


        Colombo-bound flight halted on runway after technical glitch at Chennai airport

        The aircraft, carrying 168 passengers and 8 crew members, was set to depart from Chennai airport at 9.40 am
        ​https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dtn...airport-823104
        Originally posted by Serendib View Post

        Aircraft Rego?
        ​

        Glitch was on UL122 operated by 4R-ALL. Worrying to see only 168 pax in A333. Normally UL121/2 is a full flight.

        Do we know why 4R-ALH is not active?

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        • #13324
          Originally posted by banuthev View Post

          Yes UL did have a leased 767 (CS-TQI) from Jul10 to Sep10 were used on UL-routes such as FCO, MXP & SIN. Operated by Luzair.

          Just for my knowledge, do you know which complexities would add for UL when adding boeing aircraft to the fleet ? Since UL have been using only Airbus fleet for such a long time, Any possibilities Boeing would give better deals to UL to make them as their customer?​
          -pilot and maintenance experience on boeing aircraft(+training)
          -F/A experience on boeing aircraft
          -both types of aircraft needing parts that are different from each other
          -crew scheduling
          spotting Y-12s and helicopters from my home..
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          • #13325
            Originally posted by n863gt View Post

            -pilot and maintenance experience on boeing aircraft(+training)
            -F/A experience on boeing aircraft
            -both types of aircraft needing parts that are different from each other
            -crew scheduling
            Thanks

            I still see Airbus still have 4x A350-900s for SriLankan Airlines in the orderbook. Any idea what plans UL got for taking the delivery or converting to some other widebody Airbus aircraft?

            Orders and deliveries
            https://www.airbus.com/en/products-services/commercial-aircraft/orders-and-deliveries
            Airbus releases commercial results in a monthly “Orders and Deliveries” report, which lists all firm aircraft transactions.

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            • #13326
              Originally posted by WizzWaveSien View Post

              Great news! do you have a date on when she would be entering into service? I heard it was next week, is this true?

              Any update of 8D to KUL? Do you know when they will begin flights to KUL?
              Thanks.
              No updates for now, Date is not yet fixed since lot more work to be done.

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              • #13327
                Originally posted by n863gt View Post

                that's great news. did it do an EGR yet?(couldn't find activity in FR24.)
                Actually still many testing are on ongoing!

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                • #13328
                  Originally posted by banuthev View Post

                  Hi Maw, Do you know when 4R-EXR going to arrive back in CMB from HYD?
                  Could not get any info regarding this!

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                  • #13329
                    Originally posted by banuthev View Post

                    Yes UL did have a leased 767 (CS-TQI) from Jul10 to Sep10 were used on UL-routes such as FCO, MXP & SIN. Operated by Luzair.

                    Just for my knowledge, do you know which complexities would add for UL when adding boeing aircraft to the fleet ? Since UL have been using only Airbus fleet for such a long time, Any possibilities Boeing would give better deals to UL to make them as their customer?​
                    Hi,

                    little answer from my end!

                    UL will never add Boeing Aircraft (Or any other, except Airbus) (Never : within next 5 years) to the fleet.
                    Assumptions :
                    1. Adding Boeing Aircrafts make the Engineering facilities, requirements complex, since UL wants to maintain their fleet by their own hands, saves money.
                    2. If UL adds Boeing Aircrafts, many certifications from the manufacturer, EASA, ICAO, CAA, FAA are required, and needs to maintain a separate Warehouse, Hangars, Tools and equipment which needs huge capital cost.
                    3. Crew Training : UL have to train their Crew both, Flight Deck, Cabin and Engineering crew separately, and operate them separately which makes complexities on Crew scheduling and HR management, recruitment.
                    Bcz of above reasons, UL won't add Boeing or even Embraer Aircrafts to the fleet, since UL is struggling with their finance. (for next 10 years for sure) Additionally, Boeing's problematic situation with regulators, suppliers and staff will make UL an All Airbus operator for a long period.

                    Thank You,
                    Last edited by MAW2000; 22-02-2025, 03:25 PM.
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                    • #13330
                      8D (EXV) will have another ACMI operations in middle east with a major carrier (Etihad probably), for this 4R-EXQ or 4R-EXR will operate.
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                      • #13331
                        Originally posted by MAW2000 View Post

                        Hi,

                        little answer from my end!

                        UL will never add Boeing Aircraft (Or any other, except Airbus) (Never : within next 5 years) to the fleet.
                        Assumptions :
                        1. Adding Boeing Aircrafts make the Engineering facilities, requirements complex, since UL wants to maintain their fleet by their own hands, saves money.
                        2. If UL adds Boeing Aircrafts, many certifications from the manufacturer, EASA, ICAO, CAA, FAA are required, and needs to maintain a separate Warehouse, Hangars, Tools and equipment which needs huge capital cost.
                        3. Crew Training : UL have to train their Crew both, Flight Deck, Cabin and Engineering crew separately, and operate them separately which makes complexities on Crew scheduling and HR management, recruitment.
                        Bcz of above reasons, UL won't add Boeing or even Embraer Aircrafts to the fleet, since UL is struggling with their finance. (for next 10 years for sure) Additionally, Boeing's problematic situation with regulators, suppliers and staff will make UL an All Airbus operator for a long period.

                        Thank You,
                        this explains it better than me, thanks MAW2000
                        spotting Y-12s and helicopters from my home..
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                        • #13332
                          Originally posted by MAW2000 View Post

                          Actually still many testing are on ongoing!
                          oh yeah, it didn't fly for nearly 1 year(or more than that). thanks..
                          spotting Y-12s and helicopters from my home..
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                          • #13333
                            Originally posted by banuthev View Post

                            Thanks

                            I still see Airbus still have 4x A350-900s for SriLankan Airlines in the orderbook. Any idea what plans UL got for taking the delivery or converting to some other widebody Airbus aircraft?

                            https://www.airbus.com/en/products-s...and-deliveries
                            did UL order 8 A359s?
                            because 4R-XWA to 4R-XWD were delivered to 3U instead of UL
                            spotting Y-12s and helicopters from my home..

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                            • #13334
                              Originally posted by n863gt View Post

                              did UL order 8 A359s?
                              because 4R-XWA to 4R-XWD were delivered to 3U instead of UL
                              Yes UL ordered 8 A359s. First 3 ordered on lease from Aercap and one ordered on lease from ALC were cancelled back in 2017 by paying penalty $105 mn.

                              I believe the remaining four airframes directly ordered from Airbus are still not been built, order-converted or cancelled till now. Please some one correct me if I am wrong.

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                              • #13335
                                Originally posted by banuthev View Post

                                Yes UL ordered 8 A359s. First 3 ordered on lease from Aercap and one ordered on lease from ALC were cancelled back in 2017 by paying penalty $105 mn.

                                I believe the remaining four airframes directly ordered from Airbus are still not been built, order-converted or cancelled till now. Please some one correct me if I am wrong.
                                maybe the orders are on hold(I think that's possible) because
                                a) UL might (not) have sufficient funds to buy the jets outright
                                b) CMB and UL personnel are not yet undergone certification on the type
                                correct if wrong though~
                                spotting Y-12s and helicopters from my home..

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