Sri Lanka Aviation

[A350-1000]

Sri Lankan Airlines Cargo A330-200 P2C Freighter 4R-ALS at Hanoi (HAN) for the first time for a charter arranged by Dart Global Logistics

[Haleef]

I cannot be so sure about such flight numbers being fixed for certain purposes. Because as I remember, 4R-ALD was ferried to St. Athan under the flight number UL 1205, but in the past few months I remember seeing flights to Europe under the same flight number. The one-off flight to Hamburg happened under UL 1205. And as of UL 1422, the repatriation flight to Wuhan happened under UL 1422 back in January.

Since ALS is being used, I assume this is a cargo operation and she is set to leave HAN at 1815 Vietnam Time.

I remember UL422 was earlier CMB-HKG via BKK flight number.

[Haleef]

Former SriLankan 4R-ALD being scrapped/parted out at St. Athan. Taken on 07.09.2020

Image: Stuart Lawson | AirTeamImages.com
Original Image link: http://www.airteamimages.com/airbus-...es_368423.html

[Aaqib]

Former SriLankan 4R-ALD being scrapped/parted out at St. Athan. Taken on 07.09.2020

Image: Stuart Lawson | AirTeamImages.com
Original Image link: http://www.airteamimages.com/airbus-...es_368423.html

This is really sad to see

[AviatorSN]

This is really sad to see

The fuselage is all scrapped now ?

https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0WVyqh1V2/?igshid=enxy6vyxz7i4

[banuthev]

The fuselage is all scrapped now ?

https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0WVyqh1V2/?igshid=enxy6vyxz7i4

Really sad site
I guess the same fate will be for ALA, ALB, ALC, ALH, ALJ. ? . Any idea when 4R-ALJ leaving Sri Lanka?
SriLankan CEO said UL doesn't need 30% of the current fleet after impact of COVID19 on Aviation Sector.
I wonder UL is going to do with A350 orders? there is no confirmation about negotiation between Airbus and SriLankan.

[Haleef]

4R-ABR (A321-200) is to leave Sri Lanka within this week or the next on ferry flight for delivery to the new owner. Will update when closer.

[banuthev]

I noticed today at 14:33 (Sri Lanka Time), 4R-ALJ did the engine ground run at Colombo and it's showing in FR24 as EGR0001. Is it getting ready to leave Colombo Airport?

https://www.flightradar24.com/EGR001/25f3277f

[umedhah]

I noticed today at 14:33 (Sri Lanka Time), 4R-ALJ did the engine ground run at Colombo and it's showing in FR24 as EGR0001. Is it getting ready to leave Colombo Airport?

https://www.flightradar24.com/EGR001/25f3277f

I've seen she had an EGR about 2 months ago too.

[banuthev]

I've seen she had an EGR about 2 months ago too.

Thanks for the update !

I can notice another Engine Ground Run is in process now for 4R-ALJ. Wondering if she is getting prepared to leave in coming days/weeks?

[umedhah]

Thanks for the update !

I can notice another Engine Ground Run is in process now for 4R-ALJ. Wondering if she is getting prepared to leave in coming days/weeks?

I know she is already in white and UL paint stripped. So ya maybe soon ?

[banuthev]

4R-ABR (A321-200) is to leave Sri Lanka within this week or the next on ferry flight for delivery to the new owner. Will update when closer.

Thanks for the update !

According to Planespotters,net, 4R-ABR is going to Spanish Airline "Privilege Style" this month and to be registered as EC-NLJ. I am wondering if it has been painted in Privilage Style Airline livery in Colombo?

https://www.planespotters.net/airfra...irlines/rzw56m

Most probably 4R-ABR will be painted like this. Privilage Style is replacing B757 with A321 fleet. Good new home for 4R-ABR.

Azamh - Yes 4R-ABR is ex-QR aircraft. Did you fly on SriLankan A321 before ? how was the cabin on the aircraft?

[madhuXWB]

I know she is already in white and UL paint stripped. So ya maybe soon ?

Why? Ready to retire?

[oshan787]

I've seen she had an EGR about 2 months ago too.

Periodic EGR s during presevation

[banuthev]

Periodic EGR s during presevation

4R-ALB Periodic EGR during presevation