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  • n863gt
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    Originally posted by Tproductions51 View Post
    Any updates on 4R ALT?
    as said previously by Haleef​, there's news that 4R-ALT(MSN1060) is dropped due to structural issues
    MSN1261(A330-243) might take up 4R-ALT eventually, which is currently stored at CHR for pre-delivery work.
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  • Tproductions51
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    Any updates on 4R ALT?

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  • n863gt
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    Originally posted by banuthev View Post
    First glimse of MSN 1261 from CHR. Got it from youtube. Credits to ​TheFl4me.

    apparently it's in UL livery, because the last time it was with "Fly gangwon" that didn't sport a flag near the cockpit window(which this has)
    great spotting by you banuthev as well! ​

    Edit-> the text painted also resembles that of UL a/c.
    Last edited by n863gt; Today, 08:03 AM.
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  • WizzWaveSien
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    Originally posted by banuthev View Post

    Can see KE listing CMB as its destination on its website. Is KE planning to fly CMB anytime soon?
    Heard plans are underway to begin flights to CMB and to MLE onboard their A333 or B789, not sure of the time frame. Will update.
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  • Serendib
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    Qantas One-Time A330-300 Colombo Service in Feb 2026

    ​The Pioneering Spirit of the Kangaroo Route
    Sydney Darwin Singapore Kolkata Colombo Cairo Rome Toulouse London
    By Qantas A330-300 - 3 Feb 2026

    We recreate the historic Kangaroo Route aboard our privately chartered Qantas Airbus A330-300. Following an almost identical flight path as the one Qantas first wholly operated in 1947, ours is a journey born of nostalgia, yet one enhanced by the conveniences of the modern era. Celebrate this milestone event, as we hop our way from Sydney to London, stopping in seven awe-inspiring cities along the way.​

    The Pioneering Spirit of the Kangaroo Route | Captain's Choice​
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  • banuthev
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    First glimse of MSN 1261 from CHR. Got it from youtube. Credits to ​TheFl4me.

    MSN1261-PIC1.jpg
    MSN1261-PIC2.jpg
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  • Serendib
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    Sri Lanka’s FitsAir in Northern summer 2025 season plans to launch 2 new destinations, including service to Kuala Lumpur and Riyadh.

    Colombo – Kuala Lumpur eff 04APR25 4 weekly A320
    8D721 CMB0905 – 1530KUL 320 15
    8D723 CMB1200 – 1825KUL 320 37

    8D722 KUL1630 – 1735CMB 320 15
    8D724 KUL1925 – 2030CMB 320 37

    Colombo – Riyadh eff 08APR25 3 weekly A320 (Reservations remain unavailable)
    8D851 CMB0815 – 1130RUH 320 246
    8D852 RUH1230 – 2050CMB 320 246

    FitsAir April 2025 Network Expansion — AeroRoutes
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  • banuthev
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    Originally posted by MAW2000 View Post

    My Guess is, MAA is cancelled in Summer 2025 due to low pax demand, since most flights are filled with pax less than 50-60 range.
    MAA-CMB sector currently served by 3 Daily x UL, 3 Daily x 6E, 1 Daily x AI, 3 weekly 8D. Remember AI reduced MAA-CMB flights from 11 weekly to 7 weekly in the past. I feel this sector have lost considerable transit pax and strongly depend only on O&D traffic if i am not mistaken.

    ASA say maximum 14 weekly flights can be operated between CMB & RUH/JED. DMM on OpenSkies. UL is currently flying 7 weekly to RUH and 3 weekly given for 8D to operate RUH and 4 weekly saved for UL's upcoming JED flights. I believe Sri Lanka better update the ASA to increase more flights with Saudi Arabia.
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  • banuthev
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    Originally posted by n863gt View Post

    Haleef stated that both MSN(1060) and MSN(1037) are dropped by UL.
    so, only MSN(1261) will join UL for now.
    from which company will 1261 be leased?(currently belongs to caryle aviation partners AS IN planespotters.net)
    will this be designated 4R-ALT or -ALU/V?
    MSN 1261 is going to be leased from lessor AerCap. Anybody know the period of lease? and the date when air-test planned?

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  • banuthev
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    Originally posted by WizzWaveSien View Post

    As far as I am aware, KE was supposed to start flights to CMB during June of 2023, after the repeated delay of UL flights to ICN. but it never went through for some reason, same with SV. Seems like SL is not really a priority for KE. But there was a rumor going around that KE is actually interested to start flights to CMB and MLE during W25.

    When I was in Korea for work, I asked my Korean colleagues whether they preferred to visit Thailand or Sri lanka, most people said that they would prefer Thailand because of the increasing connectivity options, they said they didn't fancy taking multiple connecting flights to a destination when they easy access Thailand. Most of them said they travel to SL only to connect towards to the Maldives, quite a shame actually. Out of 10 people I asked who were good friends of mine (They travel frequently), only two of them have visited SL, others said they visited Thailand and the Maldives.

    I actually travel on KE annually, on their 747s and 777s. I use ICN as a transit point before connecting onwards to ATL and LAX. KE is actually a very good alternative compared to AI or EK.
    Can see KE listing CMB as its destination on its website. Is KE planning to fly CMB anytime soon?
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  • MAW2000
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    Originally posted by banuthev View Post

    Thanks ! I see 8D have categorized the flight number by regions. 7 given to Far East, 8 given to Gulf, 9 given to South Asia.

    I have emailed 8D to change the flight number for CMB-KUL flights from 8D721 to 722 and 8D723 to 724. KUL-CMB flights from 8D722 to 8D723 and 8D724 to 8D725. Not sure if its too late to change as the flight to KUL launch on 04-Apr.

    Any reason why MAA flights cancelled? Any chance RUH happening in S25?
    My Guess is, MAA is cancelled in Summer 2025 due to low pax demand, since most flights are filled with pax less than 50-60 range.
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  • MAW2000
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    Originally posted by banuthev View Post

    Thanks for the brief update ! Really appreciated !

    Got an update MSN 1060 parked at LPBJ and so that means may be MSN 1060 is going to be stored at LPBJ until it find a new taker.

    Have the lessor forward the materials to Naples for MSN 1037? will MSN 1037 join UL in UL-colors?​
    No info on MSN 1037

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  • n863gt
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    Originally posted by Haleef View Post

    Hearing news that MSN 1060 and 1037, both A330-343 are cancelled due to aircraft having too much structural issues. MSN 1261, A330-243 might turn up somewhere during May'25.
    UL is currently on the look out for B737, ATR, A330 and A350 aircraft.
    well, UL needs to train their crews if they're going to operate boeing as well..
    could do something like 6E does by first leasing some from another carrier.(they leased B77Ws and B38Ms)
    ATR for CMB-JAF/HRI?
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  • n863gt
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    Originally posted by MAW2000 View Post
    Good news from UL,
    SriLankan Airlines Introduces Wireless In-flight Entertainment - Adaderana Biz English | Sri Lanka Business News
    https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/srilankan-airlines-introduces-wireless-in-flight-entertainment/
    SriLankan Airlines will be introducing wireless in-flight entertainment on select narrow-body A320 aircraft, enabling passengers to seamlessly stream content on their own devices. The new technology means that passengers on certain short-haul flights can now experience a greater degree of personalisation and convenience, while enjoying their favourite movies, music and more onboard. Maria Sathasivam, Manager...


    And some other news also,
    https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-in...nister-208092/
    "The national carrier also has demanded the cancellation of the A350-900 Purchase Agreement for four A350-900 aircraft, seeking the return of the $19 million advance payment made for those aircraft." looks like UL isn't going to get A359s for a while after all..
    Last edited by n863gt; 11-03-2025, 08:46 AM.
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  • n863gt
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    Originally posted by banuthev View Post

    Thanks for the brief update ! Really appreciated !

    Got an update MSN 1060 parked at LPBJ and so that means may be MSN 1060 is going to be stored at LPBJ until it find a new taker.

    Have the lessor forward the materials to Naples for MSN 1037? will MSN 1037 join UL in UL-colors?​
    Haleef stated that both MSN(1060) and MSN(1037) are dropped by UL.
    so, only MSN(1261) will join UL for now.
    from which company will 1261 be leased?(currently belongs to caryle aviation partners AS IN planespotters.net)
    will this be designated 4R-ALT or -ALU/V?
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