Sri Lanka Aviation

**banuthev** · 09-11-2024, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by n863gt

ANB, AND and ANE are (I think) having issues with the LEAP engine. I saw one of them having its engines off just outside the 747 hanger(in june though).
all are shown in planespotters as stored since below dates:.
ANB->30 oct 2023
AND->25 jan 2024
ANE->29 feb 2024

As WizzWaveSien updated us above, 4R-ANB is back in service. But UL took ANF out of the service since 28-Oct. I wonder why?
UL reported earlier this year all the neos will be returning to service by the end of 2024. Any progress in bringing back AND, ANE and ANF before the year-end?

**banuthev** · 09-11-2024, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by Serendib

SriLankan Airlines announced the cancellation of flight UL-604 from Colombo to Melbourne, originally scheduled to depart from Katunayake Airport at 12:30 am today, due to a technical issue. Passengers with urgent travel needs have been accommodated on alternative flights, while others will be rebooked on a replacement flight departing tomorrow at 12:30 am.

SriLankan Airlines has canceled multiple flights in recent days due to technical issues with several aircraft, the airline confirmed.

The airline said the cancellations are necessary to prioritize passenger safety while its teams work to resolve the issues and restore normal flight schedules. Affected passengers have been provided with meals and hotel accommodations, according to SriLankan Airlines, which is coordinating alternative travel arrangements to help passengers reach their final destinations.

SriLankan Airlines apologized for the disruptions, thanking customers for their patience.

I was wondering why ALN was parked in Apron Echo with Flight ID UL604 about five hours ago.

UL is already down with AND, ANE & ALL, but since last 2 weeks ANF, ALH, ALM & now ALN are out of service

. Why many aircraft are out of service in the short period of time?

**banuthev** · 09-11-2024, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

Emirates is going to be delaying DXB-CMB's fifth daily service from FEB 1 (was originally going to be JAN 1) to MAR 1 from 2025.

This is because of the delay of A350s to Emirates.

If I am not mistaken EK is increasing 3 Daily to 4 Daily from Mar25. Please correct me I am wrong?

Any reason for the delay of A350s to EK?

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**banuthev** · 09-11-2024, 06:24 PM

I see on FR24, 4R-ALP is appearing as EGR1 for a while. Any issue with the aircraft?
ALN appeared earlier on FR24 and still parked in Apron Echo. I believe engineers are still looking into the tech-issue.
UL606 to SYD cancelled as per airport.lk

**channa** · 09-11-2024, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by banuthev

I see on FR24, 4R-ALP is appearing as EGR1 for a while. Any issue with the aircraft?
ALN appeared earlier on FR24 and still parked in Apron Echo. I believe engineers are still looking into the tech-issue.
UL606 to SYD cancelled as per airport.lk

UL 503 was also cancelled on November 9
Things not going well for UL last few days

**WizzWaveSien** · 10-11-2024, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

If I am not mistaken EK is increasing 3 Daily to 4 Daily from Mar25. Please correct me I am wrong?

Any reason for the delay of A350s to EK?

Ah yes, sorry for my mistake, i meant four daily flights not five. Thanks for pointing it out.

EK's A350s are getting delayed due to supply chain issues i believe, they were scheduled to operate their first A350 flight this month but however they had to push it back to January.

**WizzWaveSien** · 10-11-2024, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

As WizzWaveSien updated us above, 4R-ANB is back in service. But UL took ANF out of the service since 28-Oct. I wonder why?
UL reported earlier this year all the neos will be returning to service by the end of 2024. Any progress in bringing back AND, ANE and ANF before the year-end?

I am wondering, can A321NEO and A320NEO engines be used interchangeably? I think my theory is that they took the engines off 4R-ANF to fit onto 4R-ANB, but however, I'm not sure and this could mean that 4R-ANF is just going through a random C check.

4R-ALH is still inactive, probably engine issues I believe.

UL must recover these jets fast, Winter season is beginning soon.

**n863gt** · 10-11-2024, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

I am wondering, can A321NEO and A320NEO engines be used interchangeably? I think my theory is that they took the engines off 4R-ANF to fit onto 4R-ANB, but however, I'm not sure and this could mean that 4R-ANF is just going through a random C check.

4R-ALH is still inactive, probably engine issues I believe.

UL must recover these jets fast, Winter season is beginning soon.

waves to you, WizzWaveSien and MAW2000 and the crew.
They have slightly different models of engines though
ANB=> LEAP-1A26
ANF=> LEAP-1A32
also, I think ALH was temporarily fixed(if that's a thing) to bring it back to CMB from ICN(if I remember correctly)
and yeah, they need to activate their full fleet to accommodate the impending high travel demands for the upcoming holidays

**n863gt** · 10-11-2024, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

Ah yes, sorry for my mistake, i meant four daily flights not five. Thanks for pointing it out.

EK's A350s are getting delayed due to supply chain issues i believe, they were scheduled to operate their first A350 flight this month but however they had to push it back to January.

their 1st A350(A6-EXA) is undergoing flight testing with engines fitted.
also, any updates on new aircraft to UL?

**WizzWaveSien** · 10-11-2024, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by n863gt

their 1st A350(A6-EXA) is undergoing flight testing with engines fitted.
also, any updates on new aircraft to UL?

Hi, n863gt.
Still no update of 4R-ALT, While appearing on a TV programme. Senior Manager of Aircraft Engineering Mr. Sanjeewa Dissanayake confirmed that UL will be adding a new aircraft to it's fleet this month and also that UL will be expanding it's fleet to 25 aircraft by January 2025, 4R-ALT is ready for collection and is sitting idling at TEV, interior and seats have been fitted.

the other A330s will be added onto ULs fleet this year, probably during December..

**banuthev** · 10-11-2024, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

Ah yes, sorry for my mistake, i meant four daily flights not five. Thanks for pointing it out.

EK's A350s are getting delayed due to supply chain issues i believe, they were scheduled to operate their first A350 flight this month but however they had to push it back to January.

Thanks for confirming! It seems EK is still going to increase from 3 Daily but to 27 weekly from 2-Jan-25. New flight EK654/5 will be operated 6 weekly (exc wed) onboard B77W between 2-Jan-25 to 1-Mar-25. From 2-Mar-25, A359 will replace B77W for flight EK654/5 and will be continued operating 6 weekly.

**banuthev** · 10-11-2024, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by WizzWaveSien

Hi, n863gt.
Still no update of 4R-ALT, While appearing on a TV programme. Senior Manager of Aircraft Engineering Mr. Sanjeewa Dissanayake confirmed that UL will be adding a new aircraft to it's fleet this month and also that UL will be expanding it's fleet to 25 aircraft by January 2025, 4R-ALT is ready for collection and is sitting idling at TEV, interior and seats have been fitted.

the other A330s will be added onto ULs fleet this year, probably during December..

By looking at current status of aircraft shortage, UL better make an arrangement for collecting ALT and other 2 A330s very soon. The cancelled flights due to aircraft shortage can cause loss of reputation for UL during the peak-season and will be expensive to wet-lease aircraft for short-term. Holiday makers won't be happy and be reluctant to fly on UL next time if the action wouldn't taken on-time.

Please correct me if i am wrong!

**banuthev** · 10-11-2024, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by channa

UL 503 was also cancelled on November 9
Things not going well for UL last few days

I believe supply chain issues are causing delays and shortages of critical parts, impacting maintenance schedules and leading to longer turnaround times. Airline like AC is planning to bring back retired aircraft like B763 to restore the schedule without causing flight delays.

**Serendib** · 10-11-2024, 09:14 AM

Air India Express is considering launching flights between India and Sri Lanka

source: https://indianexpress.com/article/bu...ities-9661792/

**WizzWaveSien** · 10-11-2024, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by banuthev

By looking at current status of aircraft shortage, UL better make an arrangement for collecting ALT and other 2 A330s very soon. The cancelled flights due to aircraft shortage can cause loss of reputation for UL during the peak-season and will be expensive to wet-lease aircraft for short-term. Holiday makers won't be happy and be reluctant to fly on UL next time if the action wouldn't taken on-time.

Please correct me if i am wrong!

According to a twitter video, a user said he spotted around 5 aircraft parked at the hanger, 2 of them being widebodies. He has also brought up this concern with UL.

https://x.com/RKRadhakrishn/status/1855497352682889230

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