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MAW2000 replied

13-10-2024, 03:33 PM
Originally posted by WizzWaveSien View Post

Great news! thank you for the update!! Any idea of the frequency?

Will keep you all posted, after the finalized. Still those routes are pending due to slot availability.

I hope if UL stops flying to small indian cities, like IXM TRV TRZ, VTZ, and focus on long haul routes like LHR FRA CDG, NRT, AMS, MXP Then 8D can takeover these routes.

However As per the Winter schedule DAC frequency is increased, from 2 weekly to 3 weekly flights. Time was changed and flight number was changed from 8D911/2 to 8D931/2.
No any frequency changes in CMB DXB CMB.
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WizzWaveSien replied

13-10-2024, 11:56 AM
Originally posted by banuthev View Post

Thanks for the update ! Any chance UL getting B777-300ER to serve LHR & MEL ?

Sri Lanka needs to invest more on Travel & Tourism ! Nice to hear positive news about Sri Lanka's Economy recently.

Wasn't UL interested in 777 operations back in 2011 or in 2012 to replace their aging A340s? UL could have taken on a 777 if they still maintained the partnership with Emirates according to some sources. Deploying a 77W to serve LHR and MEL is possible if this plan comes to fruition, We just have to wait and see with the current government how things go, but however, wouldn't they stick to like the 787-9 or 787-8 or something? It would make sense because it is kind of a replacement and a substitute of A333s and A332s that UL has.

This is all wishful thinking, if UL decided to pick up an 77W and 787s down the road, it would be great! even if it's just for awhile. Would love to see 77W and the 787 with the Sri Lankan Livery.

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WizzWaveSien replied

13-10-2024, 11:48 AM
Originally posted by banuthev View Post

Thanks, Can you please share the flight number of the Turkish Cargo flights to CMB? I see Arkia also cancelled flying to CMB due to ongoing tensions in Middle East.

Terra Avia Cargo is flying HKG-CMB-JOH-HKG route twice a week. Every Wed & Sun. B74F.

Since 05-Oct, BBN Airlines is flying regular cargo flights between CMB & MLE onboard B73F. Does anyone have information about this?

Pictures of BBN Cargo are available on our "Plane Spotting thread"

Do you know any regular cargo flights to CMB other than Turkish Cargo, BBN Cargo, Terra Avia Cargo?

Hey banu, Here is the flight, its TK6051, on some scheduled days it operates but on some days it doesn't. No idea about any other cargo flights i'm afraid, but will update if i have info.
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banuthev replied

13-10-2024, 07:57 AM
Originally posted by Serendib View Post

Is that true?

UL looking for Boeing jets as part of its fleet diversification strategy.
Expansion plans include issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 42 aircraft leases, set to take place in late 2024
Plans to increase its fleet size from 24 to 35 aircraft over the next three years

Thanks for the update ! Any chance UL getting B777-300ER to serve LHR & MEL ?

Sri Lanka needs to invest more on Travel & Tourism ! Nice to hear positive news about Sri Lanka's Economy recently.

Sri Lanka’s economy has stabilized, with growth expected to reach 4.4 percent in 2024, surpassing earlier forecasts. This positive outlook follows four consecutive quarters of growth driven by the industrial and tourism sectors and supported by critical structural and policy reforms, says the World Bank.

https://orissadiary.com/sri-lankas-e...ct-investment/

Veteran hotelier, Chairman, Theme Resorts and Spa, Chandra Wickremesinghe said that it would be a good idea for the new management of Sri Lanka Tourism to have a joint destination marketing promotion with SriLankan Airlines rather than both working on their own.

“This would be more productive for both parties.”

He said in many countries this joint effect is very successfully launched and sighted Thai Airways for Thailand, Air France for France and Emirate for UAE.

Wickremesinghe also said that while SriLankan should try to launch more flights or increase capacity to European destinations the country must also try to woo airlines like British Airways, KLM and Lufthansa to fly direct to Colombo.

Conduct joint destination marketing campaigns with SriLankan, says veteran hotelier - Sunday Observer

https://www.sundayobserver.lk/2024/10/13/business/34782/conduct-joint-destination-marketing-campaigns-with-srilankan-says-veteran-hotelier/

Veteran hotelier, Chairman, Theme Resorts and Spa, Chandra Wickremesinghe said that it would be a good idea for the new management of Sri Lanka Tourism to have a joint destination…
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banuthev replied

13-10-2024, 07:55 AM
Originally posted by WizzWaveSien View Post

Last two Maldivian flights from MLE-CMB were cancelled due to the lack of suitable aircraft to fly that route i believe as their main A320 (8Q-IAN) is out of service for maintenance, but however Maldivian seems to be deploying their ATR 72-600s for routes to india.

As for Turkish Cargo, i believe they are still operating flights to CMB? but i have seen their aircraft these days on approach from BOM and MAA.

Cathay Cargo has already stopped serving CMB awhile ago I believe, they have slot in CMB from flights to MAA and HKG, not sure why they stopped.

As for Iran Air Tour, I believe its due to lack of passenger demand or tensions that is ongoing currently. Will have to wait and see.

Thanks, Can you please share the flight number of the Turkish Cargo flights to CMB? I see Arkia also cancelled flying to CMB due to ongoing tensions in Middle East.

Terra Avia Cargo is flying HKG-CMB-JOH-HKG route twice a week. Every Wed & Sun. B74F.

DATE FROM TO FLT DEP ARR
12-Oct-24 Johannesburg (JNB) Hong Kong (HKG) T84713 17:00 11:32

09-Oct-24 Colombo (CMB) Johannesburg (JNB) T84714 19:15 23:19

09-Oct-24 Hong Kong (HKG) Colombo (CMB) T84714 15:13 17:36

08-Oct-24 Johannesburg (JNB) Hong Kong (HKG) T84713 17:00 11:28

06-Oct-24 Colombo (CMB) Johannesburg (JNB) T84714 17:13 21:31

06-Oct-24 Hong Kong (HKG) Colombo (CMB) T84714 13:24 15:39

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Since 05-Oct, BBN Airlines is flying regular cargo flights between CMB & MLE onboard B73F. Does anyone have information about this?

Pictures of BBN Cargo are available on our "Plane Spotting thread"

DATE FROM TO FLT DEP ARR
13-Oct-24 Male (MLE) Colombo (CMB) 7B1022 09:47 11:32

13-Oct-24 Colombo (CMB) Male (MLE) 7B1021 05:15 05:54

12-Oct-24 Male (MLE) Colombo (CMB) 7B1024 16:04 17:50

12-Oct-24 Colombo (CMB) Male (MLE) 7B1023 13:21 14:03

12-Oct-24 Male (MLE) Colombo (CMB) 7B1022 08:21 10:06

12-Oct-24 Colombo (CMB) Male (MLE) 7B1021 05:34 06:11

11-Oct-24 Male (MLE) Colombo (CMB) 7B1024 23:45 01:28

11-Oct-24 Colombo (CMB) Male (MLE) 7B1023 21:19 22:00

11-Oct-24 Male (MLE) Colombo (CMB) 7B1022 16:42 18:25

11-Oct-24 Colombo (CMB) Male (MLE) 7B1021 14:10 14:50

10-Oct-24 Male (MLE) Colombo (CMB) 7B1024 01:04 02:48

09-Oct-24 Colombo (CMB) Male (MLE) 7B1023 21:22 22:01

09-Oct-24 Male (MLE) Colombo (CMB) 7B1022 08:23 10:06

09-Oct-24 Colombo (CMB) Male (MLE) 7B1021 05:32 06:23

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Do you know any regular cargo flights to CMB other than Turkish Cargo, BBN Cargo, Terra Avia Cargo?

Originally posted by banuthev View Post

4R-ABL is active since 11-Oct. Any reason why 4R-ABM is not flying since 10-Oct?

4R-ABM is back in the air
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