Sri Lanka Aviation

[banuthev]

Edelweiss Air is planning to resume flights to Colombo from 29 November 2020.

Flight Timetable

ZRH - CMB - THURSDAY, SUNDAY - 16:30 - 07:00+1 - WK64
CMB - ZRH - MONDAY, FRIDAY - 08:30 - 15:00 - WK65

Any idea which aircraft is operating?

[Haleef]

Saw a Grand Caravan (4R-EXO) flying to Batticaloa few days back. No idea about their ATR.

Fits Air's second Cessna 208b caravan 4R-EXP flew today on first flight to the South of Ratmalana this morning probably on flight test. ATR still operates, these few days it was based at Ratmalana, but now its parked at Katunayake on apron Delta.

[4R-SRD]

Edelweiss Air is planning to resume flights to Colombo from 29 November 2020.

Flight Timetable

ZRH - CMB - THURSDAY, SUNDAY - 16:30 - 07:00+1 - WK64
CMB - ZRH - MONDAY, FRIDAY - 08:30 - 15:00 - WK65

Any idea which aircraft is operating?

GDS shows an A340-300

[Serendib]

SriLankan Airlines adds Seoul service in W20

By Jim Liu

SriLankan Airlines in winter 2020/21 season plans to operate regular service to South Korea. The oneWorld member’s Airbus A330-200 aircraft operates Colombo – Seoul Incheon route once a week, effective 04NOV20. The airline operated this route on 01JUL20, 23SEP20 and 30SEP20.

UL470 CMB2145 – 0915+1ICN 332 3
UL471 ICN0130 – 0620CMB 332 5

https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/294199/srilankan-airlines-adds-seoul-service-in-w20/?highlight=COLOMBO

[Serendib]

Egypt, Sri Lanka probe boosting cooperation ties. During the consultations, the two states agreed on reopening the markets for the exports and operating an EgyptAir cargo flight to Colombo airport, the first of which was in August.

[Serendib]

Etihad in this week’s schedule update extended revised listing into November 2020, as the airline continues to restore additional routes. As of 01OCT20, planned operation for the period of 01OCT20 – 30NOV20 as follows.

Abu Dhabi – Colombo 3 weekly 787-9

https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/294132/etihad-octnov-2020-operations-as-of-01oct20/?highlight=COLOMBO

[Serendib]

Turkish Airlines in the past week updated operational schedule for the remainder of 2020. For Intercontinental network, the airline’s planned operation for the period of 25OCT20 – 31DEC20 as of 02OCT20 follows.

Additional changes remain highly possible, due to various travel restrictions.

Istanbul – Male – Colombo 3 weekly A330-300

https://www.routesonline.com/news/38...hlight=COLOMBO

[Serendib]

LOT Polish Airlines W20 Intercontinental network as of 07OCT20

By Jim Liu

LOT Polish Airlines in the last few days gradually filed changes to its planned Intercontinental network for winter 2020/21 season, effective 25OCT20 – 27MAR21. Updated operation as of 07OCT20 as follows. Additional changes remain highly possible.

Warsaw – Colombo eff 02DEC20 3 weekly 787-8/-9

https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/294257/lot-polish-airlines-w20-intercontinental-network-as-of-07oct20/?highlight=COLOMBO

[skyline]

SriLankan voted among Best International Airlines



SriLankan Airlines has been voted among Best International Airlines in the popular and influential CondeNast Traveller 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Sri Lanka’s national carrier was placed sixth in the survey in which Singapore Airlines came on top followed by Emirates and Qatar Airways.

The CondeNast said SriLankan has built a strong following among fliers who appreciate its comfy business class seats, attentive cabin crew and flavourful in-flight meals.

“It’s a top choice for travellers headed not only to the island nation it calls home, but to destinations in the region like the Maldives, where it’s the largest foreign airline. With a fleet of 26 planes, it’s not huge, but more passengers are discovering it, thanks to its membership in the Oneworld alliance,” the magazine added.

It said with 2021 expected to be the year of the comeback for long-distance international travel, readers’ choice of airline will be more crucial than ever.

https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-10-07/top-international-airlines-readers-choice-awards

http://www.ft.lk/front-page/SriLankan-voted-among-Best-International-Airlines/44-707365

[Serendib]

FitsAir first leased 321 freighter has arrived today.

FitsAir a local aircraft operator plans to expand their operations furthermore. For this Fitsair has leased their first freighter aircraft and the aircraft is arriving at the Colombo airport today morning.

This is an Airbus A321, leased from Lithuania, holding the registration LY-VEH. They’re planning to begin cargo operations from this aircraft after two weeks.

Source:Fitsair

[Serendib]

FitsAir first leased 321 freighter has arrived today.

FitsAir a local aircraft operator plans to expand their operations furthermore. For this Fitsair has leased their first freighter aircraft and the aircraft is arriving at the Colombo airport today morning.

This is an Airbus A321, leased from Lithuania, holding the registration LY-VEH. They’re planning to begin cargo operations from this aircraft after two weeks.

Source:Fitsair

Any photo?

[banuthev]

FitsAir first leased 321 freighter has arrived today.

FitsAir a local aircraft operator plans to expand their operations furthermore. For this Fitsair has leased their first freighter aircraft and the aircraft is arriving at the Colombo airport today morning.

This is an Airbus A321, leased from Lithuania, holding the registration LY-VEH. They’re planning to begin cargo operations from this aircraft after two weeks.

Source:Fitsair

Good move Fitsair operating on A321.Which airline operated this A321 before? Will it get Fitsair livery?

[Aaqib]

Good move Fitsair operating on A321.Which airline operated this A321 before? Will it get Fitsair livery?

According to Asela this aircraft was in operation for Thomas Cook
I too agree that this is definitely a good move with the huge potential for Cargo Capacity and Demand in the region... Fits Air missed out on quite a bit of the demand when they returned their MD82 back after lease expiry

I feel they should paint this in Fits Air colors and probably may surprise all of us with a new livery because in my opinion their current Cessna/ATR livery is a bit too basic

[banuthev]

According to Asela this aircraft was in operation for Thomas Cook
I too agree that this is definitely a good move with the huge potential for Cargo Capacity and Demand in the region... Fits Air missed out on quite a bit of the demand when they returned their MD82 back after lease expiry

I feel they should paint this in Fits Air colors and probably may surprise all of us with a new livery because in my opinion their current Cessna/ATR livery is a bit too basic

I saw the picture of Fitsair A321. Really disappointing the aircraft doesn't have large cargo deck door. It seems the seats have been removed from the passenger aircraft for cargo operations? What a waste ! Fitsair would've leased the dedicated cargo aircraft.

[skyline]

According to Asela this aircraft was in operation for Thomas Cook
I too agree that this is definitely a good move with the huge potential for Cargo Capacity and Demand in the region... Fits Air missed out on quite a bit of the demand when they returned their MD82 back after lease expiry

I feel they should paint this in Fits Air colors and probably may surprise all of us with a new livery because in my opinion their current Cessna/ATR livery is a bit too basic

Thanks Aaqib.

LY-VEH flew nonstop from Vilnius to Colombo. 11hrs flight time :O