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  • Serendib
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    SriLankan Airlines returns to Lufthansa Systems for flight planning tech

    SriLankan Airlines has implemented Lufthansa Systems’ Lido Flight 4D solution as part of efforts to optimise flight planning, improve fuel efficiency and strengthen operational performance across its network.

    The airline said the flight planning platform uses route, weather, airspace and aircraft performance data to support dispatchers in making data-driven operational decisions.

    Having previously moved to another flight planning provider, the airline has decided to return to the Lido Flight 4D planning platform.

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  • banuthev
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    Originally posted by Haleef
    Update from the B747 hangar today. 18/06/2026

    4R-ALL is currently in the hangar for C checks and 12 year lease checks. ALL will be fully repainted like brand new. The whole cabin and cargo section has been parted out and stripped off. Old paint is being stripped down, already the aft section paint has been removed. ALL will take a while I suppose.

    4R-ALH is inside for C-checks and also for the repair after the lightning strike. Already a replacement engine cowling part has been fitted. No major damage to the engine components as I heard.

    4R-ANC also inside for some checks and main landing gear replacement.

    4R-ANE is outside the 747 hangar with engine covers.
    That is a massive workload for the team! Stripping 4R-ALL down to the bare airframe is a huge job, but it will look incredible once the fresh paint is applied.

    This likely indicates that the leases for the A333s have been extended, which is a sensible move.

    I am glad to hear the lightning strike on 4R-ALH was not as severe as it could have been.

    ​Does anyone know what the turnaround projection is for the full overhaul on ALL? Its last recorded activity was back on 23 April 2026.

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  • Haleef
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    Update from the B747 hangar today. 18/06/2026

    4R-ALL is currently in the hangar for C checks and 12 year lease checks. ALL will be fully repainted like brand new. The whole cabin and cargo section has been parted out and stripped off. Old paint is being stripped down, already the aft section paint has been removed. ALL will take a while I suppose.

    4R-ALH is inside for C-checks and also for the repair after the lightning strike. Already a replacement engine cowling part has been fitted. No major damage to the engine components as I heard.

    4R-ANC also inside for some checks and main landing gear replacement.

    4R-ANE is outside the 747 hangar with engine covers.

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  • Farhan Hussain
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    Originally posted by banuthev

    If I am not mistaken, is 4R-ALL was in the CMB B747 hangar for landing gear replacement? Regarding 4R-ALH, it had to return to Colombo shortly after departure on June 12, 2026, after a lightning strike affected one of its engines. Is 4R-ALH parked currently in the CMB-B747 hangar for maintenance?

    Just a quick update to let you know that 4R-ANB has been back in service since 14-Jun.
    Any idea on when it's getting new paint? Looks to worn out in recent pics

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  • MAW2000
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    Originally posted by banuthev

    Has 4R-EXQ not left CMB yet? I don't see any activity on FR24.
    Not yet, Aircraft is getting ready for lease return ferry flight. Flight is postponed UFN.

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  • banuthev
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    Originally posted by MAW2000

    Lease Expiry.

    Lease Return Ferry Flight as follows :

    4R-EXQ
    0805 LT 05JUN
    8D707 VCBI > OETB > LFBT
    Has 4R-EXQ not left CMB yet? I don't see any activity on FR24.

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  • banuthev
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    Originally posted by AnjulaM
    Any News about 4R-ALL back in service? As 4R-ALH now under maintenance.
    If I am not mistaken, is 4R-ALL was in the CMB B747 hangar for landing gear replacement? Regarding 4R-ALH, it had to return to Colombo shortly after departure on June 12, 2026, after a lightning strike affected one of its engines. Is 4R-ALH parked currently in the CMB-B747 hangar for maintenance?

    Just a quick update to let you know that 4R-ANB has been back in service since 14-Jun.

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  • AnjulaM
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    Any News about 4R-ALL back in service? As 4R-ALH now under maintenance.

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  • Serendib
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    Beijing Capital Airlines to resume direct flights between Beijing and Colombo in September this year, restoring an important air link.

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  • n863gt
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    Originally posted by Serendib

    The dedication and expertise of the UL606 crew in keeping everyone safe are greatly appreciated. Can anyone confirm the aircraft registration that involved in this incident? Are there any photos of the damaged engine?
    It was 4R-ALH.
    SriLankan flight UL606 from Colombo to Sydney, operated by an Airbus A330-200, was struck by lightning while climbing near Colombo. The aircraft returned to the departure airport. Damage ...
    Last edited by n863gt; 14-06-2026, 03:13 PM.

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  • Farhan Hussain
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    Originally posted by Serendib

    The dedication and expertise of the UL606 crew in keeping everyone safe are greatly appreciated. Can anyone confirm the aircraft registration that involved in this incident? Are there any photos of the damaged engine?

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  • Serendib
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    Originally posted by Farhan Hussain
    The dedication and expertise of the UL606 crew in keeping everyone safe are greatly appreciated. Can anyone confirm the aircraft registration that involved in this incident? Are there any photos of the damaged engine?

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  • banuthev
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    Colombo Airport Schedule Flight Information - June 2026 Week 3
    A/L DEST VIA FLTS
    PER
    WEEK
    IN
    JUN26
    WK2
    FLTS
    PER
    WEEK
    IN
    JUN26
    WK3
    FREQ DIFF
    3L AUH --- 3 3 0
    6E BLR --- 13 9 -4
    6E BOM --- 7 7 0
    6E DEL --- 6 6 0
    6E HYD --- 6 6 0
    6E MAA --- 27 27 0
    8D DAC --- 5 5 0
    8D DXB --- 3 4 1
    8D LHE --- 0 1 1
    8D MLE --- 6 7 1
    AI BOM --- 4 4 0
    AI DEL --- 12 12 0
    AK KUL --- 7 7 0
    CA TFU --- 2 3 1
    CX HKG --- 6 4 -2
    EK DXB --- 21 19 -2
    EY AUH --- 26 27 1
    FD DMK --- 5 5 0
    FZ DXB --- 14 14 0
    FZ DXB MLE 7 4 -3
    G9 SHJ --- 14 14 0
    GF BAH MLE 7 7 0
    HM SEZ --- 1 1 0
    J9 KWI --- 7 7 0
    KU KWI --- 4 4 0
    MH KUL --- 8 9 1
    MU KMG --- 4 1 -3
    MU PVG --- 3 3 0
    OD KUL --- 4 3 -1
    OQ CKG --- 2 1 -1
    OQ MLE --- 2 1 -1
    OV MCT --- 5 5 0
    QR DOH --- 21 22 1
    SQ SIN --- 14 14 0
    SV JED MED 1 0 -1
    SV JED --- 0 1 1
    TG BKK --- 7 7 0
    TK IST --- 8 9 1
    UL BKK --- 14 14 0
    UL BLR --- 7 7 0
    UL BOM --- 10 9 -1
    UL CAN --- 4 4 0
    UL CDG FRA 3 2 -1
    UL CGK --- 4 4 0
    UL COK --- 5 4 -1
    UL DAC --- 5 5 0
    UL DEL --- 9 8 -1
    UL DMM --- 5 4 -1
    UL DOH --- 7 7 0
    UL DXB --- 6 6 0
    UL GAN --- 2 2 0
    UL HYD --- 4 2 -2
    UL ICN --- 0 1 1
    UL IXM --- 4 4 0
    UL KHI --- 4 4 0
    UL KTM --- 3 3 0
    UL KUL --- 10 11 1
    UL KWI --- 0 7 7
    UL LHE --- 4 4 0
    UL LHR --- 7 7 0
    UL MAA --- 19 17 -2
    UL MEL --- 7 7 0
    UL MLE --- 21 21 0
    UL NRT --- 3 3 0
    UL RUH --- 5 6 1
    UL SIN --- 9 8 -1
    UL SYD --- 3 2 -1
    UL TRV --- 3 2 -1
    UL TRZ --- 7 7 0

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  • Farhan Hussain
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    188 likes, 3 comments - fl360aero on June 13, 2026: "SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330-243, sustained damage and lost material on its left engine after it was struck by lightning shortly after departure from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, (CMB), Sri Lanka earlier today. The flight UL606 to Sydney returned safely to the CMB airport. The carrier said the aircraft landed safely about an hour after the incident with all 207 passengers and 16 crew members on board. #aircraft".

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  • banuthev
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    Originally posted by MAW2000

    Probably a quite strong Lightning strike and damages to Engine 01.
    I'm quite surprised UL didn't use an A333 to SYD on June 12th, when this incident happened.

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