Sri Lanka Aviation

**4R-ALA** · 21-12-2023, 01:33 PM

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

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**Haleef** · 21-12-2023, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by 4R-ALA

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

She's a former Royal Brunei A320-232ceo SL. This is the first A320-232ceo SL for SriLankan. Previous registration was V8-RBW.

**CalgaryLankan** · 21-12-2023, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

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.

**4R-ALA** · 21-12-2023, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by Haleef

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

**4R-ALA** · 21-12-2023, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by Haleef

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?

**Serendib** · 21-12-2023, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by Haleef

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

**SHOCKWAVE** · 21-12-2023, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by 4R-ALA

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

**Haleef** · 22-12-2023, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by 4R-ALA

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

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

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.

**leyland** · 22-12-2023, 09:44 AM

SriLankan boosts fleet with A320

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)

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.

**banuthev** · 22-12-2023, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by 4R-ALA

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?

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**MAW2000** · 22-12-2023, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by Haleef

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

**Farhan Hussain** · 23-12-2023, 09:59 AM

Guys any update on ALP?

**isuru777** · 23-12-2023, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by Farhan Hussain

Guys any update on ALP?

i think still stuck on cdg

waiting for whole boggy replacement

**Serendib** · 24-12-2023, 08:16 AM

Thai Airways intention to resume service to Colombo eff 31MAR24

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

**SHOCKWAVE** · 24-12-2023, 01:07 PM

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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