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  • #12346
    Originally posted by Serendib View Post
    SriLankan Airlines: Nine Planes Down, Hundreds of Technicians Gone

    COLOMBO (News 1st); National carrier SriLankan Airlines continues to navigate a challenging landscape, with multiple grounded aircraft and a significant shortage of technical personnel adding to existing financial difficulties.

    On December 17th, an A330 aircraft bearing the flight number UL 563 departing from Katunayake to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris experienced a technical fault, reportedly related to damage to the brakes and axle.

    The aircraft remains grounded at Charles de Gaulle with a scheduled return to Sri Lanka on December 18th.

    This incident marks the ninth aircraft currently sidelined from SriLankan Airlines operations.

    Five of these remain grounded due to lacking essential equipment, while two undergo maintenance. Airline sources indicate a lack of manpower further hampers maintenance efforts, delaying the return of these aircraft to service.

    Engineer and technician shortages have been an ongoing concern for SriLankan Airlines. Since January 2022, the company has lost 138 experienced technicians through resignations, promotions, and retirements. The attractive aviation market coupled with the country's economic situation has reportedly motivated many to seek opportunities elsewhere.

    Currently, SriLankan Airlines operates with approximately 380 flight technicians against a required 475, with the number of experienced technicians further limited to around 280. The company's licensed aircraft engineers also face similar pressures, with 40 of their 160 members recently leaving the country.

    ​https://www.newsfirst.lk/2023/12/20/...chnicians-gone
    As per FR24 - ALP is still in CDG.
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    • #12347
      Originally posted by Haleef View Post

      She's a former Royal Brunei A320-232ceo SL. This is the first A320-232ceo SL for SriLankan. Previous registration was V8-RBW.
      i hope
      1) UL retrofit the interior to UL neo standards
      2) is a replacement for ABL

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      • #12348
        Originally posted by Haleef View Post

        She's a former Royal Brunei A320-232ceo SL. This is the first A320-232ceo SL for SriLankan. Previous registration was V8-RBW.
        there is another a320 of royal brunei currently parked at KUL reg V8-RBX​
        is that also for UL?
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        • #12349
          Originally posted by Haleef View Post

          She's a former Royal Brunei A320-232ceo SL. This is the first A320-232ceo SL for SriLankan. Previous registration was V8-RBW.
          Srilankan livery will be applied to the new bird?

          4R-ABS.jpg

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          • #12350
            Originally posted by 4R-ALA View Post
            UL has taken delivery of an A320 4R-ABS as per their FB feed (refer attachments). Cant find any details of it on planespotters or Fr24
            Here’s the link - https://www.planespotters.net/airfra...irlines/ropm69
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            • #12351
              Originally posted by 4R-ALA View Post

              i hope
              1) UL retrofit the interior to UL neo standards
              2) is a replacement for ABL
              ​

              1) Nope, it'll remain in the RB interior. It already has IFE too.
              2) Again, no.. ABL is under maintenance, will fly soon. Engines are being worked on atm.

              Originally posted by 4R-ALA View Post

              there is another a320 of royal brunei currently parked at KUL reg V8-RBX​
              is that also for UL?
              Yes, hopefully.

              Originally posted by Serendib View Post
              Srilankan livery will be applied to the new bird?
              Yes, it will. Even a city name will be given to it as I know of.
              Will keep the forum updated in due course, as there's a few more aircraft to join the fleet in the coming weeks.
              Last edited by Haleef; 22-12-2023, 02:35 AM.
              Haleef Ismail
              www.youtube.com/haleef1 | www.instagram.com/cmb_spotter

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              • #12352
                SriLankan boosts fleet with A320

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                ECONOMYNEXT – State-run SriLankan Airlines said it had taken delivery of a leased Airbus A320 which will boost the fleet to 22.

                The A320 4R – ABS will be deployed on a flight to Maldives on December 29 after livery is fitted.

                SriLankan now has 12 narrow-body aircraft and 10 wide-body aircraft.

                The company said 3 other aircraft are expected to be flying by January 2024, with the addition of a wet leased A330 and the arrival of 2 more engines. Another aircraft is to arrive in March.

                “The aircraft is notably equipped with Sharklet wingtips that reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency. It will be primarily deployed on the airline’s short and medium-haul routes covering the Indian subcontinent, the Far East, and the Middle East. With a configuration of 12 Business Class seats and 138 Economy Class seats, 4R – ABS will allow SriLankan to increase its seat capacity on these routes.”

                The government is selling majority stakes in the firm. The deadline to submit expressions of interest for SriLankan Airlines was extended to January09, 2024 from December 5. (Colombo/Dec22/2023)
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                SriLankan boosts fleet with A320: Correction | EconomyNext
                https://economynext.com/srilankan-boosts-fleet-with-a320-correction-144724/
                SriLankan Airlines leased an Airbus A320 aircraft with serial number 4R - ABS to add to its fleet, this week.

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                • #12353
                  Originally posted by 4R-ALA View Post
                  UL has taken delivery of an A320 4R-ABS as per their FB feed (refer attachments). Cant find any details of it on planespotters or Fr24
                  Thanks, I wonder why not delivered in SriLankan livery?
                  Attached Files

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                  • #12354
                    Originally posted by Haleef View Post

                    She's a former Royal Brunei A320-232ceo SL. This is the first A320-232ceo SL for SriLankan. Previous registration was V8-RBW.
                    leased only for 6 years, as i saw on news websites
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                    • #12355
                      Guys any update on ALP?

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                      • #12356
                        Originally posted by Farhan Hussain View Post
                        Guys any update on ALP?
                        i think still stuck on cdg

                        waiting for whole boggy replacement

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                        • #12357
                          Thai Airways intention to resume service to Colombo eff 31MAR24

                          TG307 BKK2105 – 0001+1CMB 320 D
                          TG308 CMB0120 – 0730BKK 320 D​

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                          • #12358
                            4R- EXR is still flying with UL. Any idea on how long till she is returned to FITSAIR?
                            Will 4R-ABS replace her?

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                            • #12359
                              Air Belgium A330-200 OE-LAC joins UL fleet from tomorrow on ACMI.
                              Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24
                              https://fr24.com/ABB941P/335cccc0
                              View flight from Brussels to Colombo on Flightradar24
                              Last edited by Haleef; 24-12-2023, 04:00 PM.
                              Haleef Ismail
                              www.youtube.com/haleef1 | www.instagram.com/cmb_spotter
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                              • #12360
                                Flight Disruptions : Statement from Sri Lankann Airlines - Newswire
                                https://www.newswire.lk/2023/12/24/flight-disruptions-statement-from-sri-lankann-airlines/
                                24 December 2023; Colombo – SriLankan Airlines would like to apologise to those customers who have had their travel disruptedContinue Reading
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