Sri Lanka Aviation

**Haleef** · 21-05-2017, 04:38 PM

So, um, what is happening with 4R-ANC, first A321neo? No news nor no flight information. Still awaiting engine installation? Is it still facing that Pratt and Whitney engine problem or so? What's happening with 4R-AND as well, 2nd A321neo?

**Haleef** · 21-05-2017, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by XFW-Spotter

A321neo SriLankan 4R-ANC by Tobias Gudat, auf Flickr

Oh wow, what a coincidence! I just posted a question regarding the A321neo, and here is the first picture with engines

**XFW-Spotter** · 21-05-2017, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by Haleef

Oh wow, what a coincidence! I just posted a question regarding the A321neo, and here is the first picture with engines

@Haleef just in time, I was to fast for your qzestion with the pic :-)

Last week should be done test
Was nothing, I think this week

testflight with P&W engines from A321neo for Air Astana and China Southern was OK

**Haleef** · 21-05-2017, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by XFW-Spotter

@Haleef just in time, I was to fast for your qzestion with the pic :-)

Last week should be done test
Was nothing, I think this week

testflight with P&W engines from A321neo for Air Astana and China Southern was OK

Awesome! Awaiting more information!

**Cayman** · 21-05-2017, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by XFW-Spotter

@Haleef just in time, I was to fast for your qzestion with the pic :-)

Last week should be done test
Was nothing, I think this week

testflight with P&W engines from A321neo for Air Astana and China Southern was OK

I thought UL A321neo was LEAP -1A powered, just like their A320neos.

Any reason why they went with P&W?

**XFW-Spotter** · 21-05-2017, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by Cayman

I thought UL A321neo was LEAP -1A powered, just like their A320neos.

Any reason why they went with P&W?

I think it right with LEAP engines

**banuthev** · 21-05-2017, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by XFW-Spotter

A321neo SriLankan 4R-ANC by Tobias Gudat, auf Flickr

Wow nice pic! Thanks! When did you take this photo? Looking forward to see her on sky.

Do you have any update about 4R-AND ?

**Cayman** · 22-05-2017, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by XFW-Spotter

I think it right with LEAP engines

Yes, I checked it.

A321-251N, which is the version UL is getting has LEAP-1A.

Airbus Single Aisle - Certification of the A321-251N | EASA

https://www.easa.europa.eu/newsroom-and-events/news/airbus-single-aisle-certification-a321-251n

On March 1, 2017, EASA granted its Type Certificate to the Airbus A321-251N model. The EASA Type Certificate was handed over in Madrid by Large Transport Aeroplanes Project Certification Manager Giuseppe Scannapieco to Airbus Senior Vice President A320 Family Programme, Klaus Roewe and Airbus A320 Family Programme Chief Engineer, Pierre-Henri Brousse. The concurrent FAA validation was achieved on the same day and the FAA Type Certificate was handed over on behalf of Jeff Duven, Manager of the Transport Airplane Directorate.

**XFW-Spotter** · 22-05-2017, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Wow nice pic! Thanks! When did you take this photo? Looking forward to see her on sky.

Do you have any update about 4R-AND ?

I take the pic on 21 may, no info for the 4R-AND it in a hangar paint shop?

**Haleef** · 23-05-2017, 02:28 AM

Another closer view of 4R-ANC, D-AVYO, 7661

4R-ANC Airbus A321neo SriLankan Airlines

https://flic.kr/p/UWabZn

^ Click the link, as the owner has disabled sharing due to copyright matters.

**Mach3** · 23-05-2017, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

Wow nice pic! Thanks! When did you take this photo? Looking forward to see her on sky.

Do you have any update about 4R-AND ?

Have you got any news on 4R-ALS, we should have received it by now if the delivery procedure would have all gone normally.

**Speedbird** · 23-05-2017, 09:01 PM

Airlines oppose SriLankan’s hefty hike in ground handling fee | Daily FT

http://www.ft.lk/article/617420/Airlines-oppose-SriLankan-s-hefty-hike-in-ground-handling-fee

Airlines are up in arms over planned moves by SriLankan Airlines to jack up ground handling charges at the Bandaranaike International Airport by as much as 30%. Industry sources said the quantum of the hike was unwarranted and unjustifiable and SriLankan was simply trying to take other airlines for a “mistaken” ride. At present SriLankan holds the monopoly of ground handli ..

**LukeSkywalker** · 24-05-2017, 12:38 PM

Not related to aviation, but there is a nice shot of a UL 332 under lightning conditions in this article. Some free publicity to UL as this is the image in the BBC homepage for today.

What it’s like to be struck by lightning

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170523-what-its-like-to-be-struck-by-lightning

For every 10 people hit by lightning, nine will survive. What happens to the body when a bolt strikes, and how likely is it to happen? Charlotte Huff investigates.

Looks like BIA?

**4R-ALA** · 25-05-2017, 11:37 AM

any idea why 4R-ALN is inactive since 20 may

**banuthev** · 25-05-2017, 12:27 PM

Hi Rahal,

SriLankan A333 (4R-ALN) is not flying since 19-May and A321 (4R-ABQ) also not flying recently.

Do you know why these aircraft are not flying ? Do you know if any A330 leaving the SriLankan fleet this year and next year? Any updates on painting ex Mihin Lanka fleet?

Thank you

Sri Lanka Aviation

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