4RANF is inactive since 10th July
why is UL not using their fleet to the fullest extent, ABL MRE can be phased out
I believe most of these A320N groundings are due to ongoing engine issues with both types of NEO series engines which limit the number of flying hours before aircraft have to be grounded for routine inspections. In a way UL may be lucky they opted for CFM LEAP instead of PW 1000G GTF engines since they seem to have relatively less issues but both types have significantly less reliability than the old CFM56 and V2500 engines of the CEO series. Due to these issues with the NEO engines, there is a global shortage of these engines for at least 2-3 more years according to analyst predictions I have seen.
Chongqing Airlines today resumed direct nonstop flights from Chongqing, China to Colombo, the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.
The flight was welcomed with a celebratory water cannon salute upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
The inaugural flight from Chongqing to Colombo, OQ2393 arrived at 2:50 p.m. with 78 passengers.
The passengers were warmly welcomed by a traditional Kandyan dance performance sponsored by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and they were presented with gift packs of tea sponsored by the Sri Lanka Tea Board.
Three weekly flights will be operated between Chongqing and Colombo while Acorn Aviation (Private) Limited is the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Chongqing Airlines in Sri Lanka.
The recommencement of Chongqing Airlines operations in Sri Lanka will help boost tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka and strengthen economic cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, finance, education and culture between China and Sri Lanka, said AASL.
Source : Daily Mirror
Chongqing Airlines cancelled last two CMB flights. Whats going on?
Fitsair is flying CMB-EVN flight again but via MLE & SHJ. once a week.
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FitsAir earlier this month added regular charter service between The Maldives and Armenia, which saw airline operated Male – Fujairah – Yerevan route on 12JUL24. The weekly service is now scheduled to operate as Male – Sharjah – Yerevan from 26JUL24, based on schedule listing.
Airbus A320 aircraft operates this route until 20SEP24.
Published at 0500GMT 23JUL24 FitsAir earlier this month added regular charter service between The Maldives and Armenia, which saw airline operated Male – Fujairah – Yerevan route on 12JUL24. The weekly service is now scheduled to operate as Male – Sharjah – Yerevan from 26JUL24, based on sched
Nice to see most of the UL fleet are up and flying. Only 3 neos are down for maintenance or engine issues. I see punctuality of SriLankan flights have been improved since last week.
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