Sri Lanka Aviation

**banuthev** · 24-12-2020, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by Aaqib

Any idea why it’s making the trip back to CMB?
Probably a stop en route to its new owner and taking advantage of the new landing fee wavier at CMB ?

Which airlines is going to take 4R-ALJ?

**Aaqib** · 24-12-2020, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by A359

Does anyone have more information on the incident involving 4R-AND on Dec 2nd? Aviation Herald is reporting it as a serious incident with multiple system failures.
http://avherald.com/h?article=4e0a055a&opt=0

Some variants of the A320neo did have a few engine issues in the past which grounded some of them until the issue was rectified

Any chance that this maybe related to the same issue ?

Also to add that UL is presently experiencing a issue in sustaining their A321neos in terms or proper fleet and route allocation and overall aircraft management with issues arising in terms of lease repayments as most of the aircraft have been parked for long periods with heavier reliance on the A330 fleet for cargo as per the present global dynamics

We could probably may even see a few A321neos being subleased or even returned

**nipuna787** · 25-12-2020, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by 88gee

some time ago FAA announced that all NEOs must be checked due to some engine failure, is this connected with the same scn ?

As far as I remember it's the same 4R-AND which undergo an engine swap at the factory after some engine trouble while testing. Is it the black sheep in the fleet?

**Serendib** · 25-12-2020, 10:14 AM

Russia’s national airline Aeroflot has suspended its scheduled flight to Sri Lanka with a group of Russian tourists.

Airport and Aviation Services Chairman Major General G. A. Chandrasiri told Colombo Gazette Sri Lankan authorities have been informed that the flight has been suspended until next Thursday (31).

He said the flight carrying Russian tourists was set to arrive in Sri Lanka on Sunday (27) as part of the Government’s attempts to reopen Sri Lanka for foreign tourists amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

https://colombogazette.com/2020/12/2...-to-sri-lanka/

I’m more concerned about the BIA’s reopening, will they postpone the opening date?

**skyline** · 25-12-2020, 01:41 PM

4R-ALR showing as AOG in NRT since 17th?

**Serendib** · 25-12-2020, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

I’m more concerned about the BIA’s reopening, will they postpone the opening date?

Air Astana, Aeroflot first to operate flights to Sri Lanka

https://www.dailynews.lk/2020/12/26/...ht-here-dec-29

**banuthev** · 25-12-2020, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

Air Astana, Aeroflot first to operate flights to Sri Lanka

https://www.dailynews.lk/2020/12/26/...ht-here-dec-29

Lets wait and see. Air Astana doesn't have 300 seater aircraft like mentioned in the news.

**Serendib** · 26-12-2020, 08:55 PM

The SkyUp Boeing 737-900 is scheduled to land at 1440 hours on December 28. A second Ukraine International airlines Boeing 737-900 is expected to land on December 29 at 1215 hours.

An Aeroflot flight which was scheduled to land on December 27 had already been cancelled.

https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-to-welcome-tourists-under-covid-19-rules-from-december-28-77248/

**SHOCKWAVE** · 27-12-2020, 03:11 AM

Originally posted by nipuna787

As far as I remember it's the same 4R-AND which undergo an engine swap at the factory after some engine trouble while testing. Is it the black sheep in the fleet?

4R-AND is back in the sky☺️

**SHOCKWAVE** · 27-12-2020, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by skyline

4R-ALR showing as AOG in NRT since 17th?

Is this the returning flight after the AOG?

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**banuthev** · 27-12-2020, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by SHOCKWAVE

Is this the returning flight after the AOG?

It came back in the right time. Japan is going to close the international flights from tomorrow i heard. Any idea why 4R-ALR was AOG in NRT?

**banuthev** · 27-12-2020, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by SHOCKWAVE

My pleasure.
MaldIves haven’t stated anything about banning flights yet but if it happens UL might pull back the service.
I think freighter service to EU will continue but for pax there will be changes. Only time will tell.

I’m more concerned about the BIA’s reopening, will they postpone the opening date?

The Maldives still haven't banned the flights from the UK and UL flights are still in operation to LHR via MLE.

**umedhah** · 27-12-2020, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

It came back in the right time. Japan is going to close the international flights from tomorrow i heard. Any idea why 4R-ALR was AOG in NRT?

4R-ALR returned to CMB after 10 days AOG in NRT.... Rumours heard she had an engine issue. Any update?

**channa** · 27-12-2020, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

The Maldives still haven't banned the flights from the UK and UL flights are still in operation to LHR via MLE.

Maldives tourism is booming in the middle of COVID 19. Around 5000 tourists visit Maldives daily.They have less restrictions. Unlike Srilanka they can implement it due to the reason of most attractions are in remote islands far away from Main island. Lots of European carriers have increased their frequency to MLE. BA operates daily flights to MLE

**channa** · 27-12-2020, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

The Maldives still haven't banned the flights from the UK and UL flights are still in operation to LHR via MLE.

UL still operate direct flights to LHR. It could be only cargo

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