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  • AnjulaM
    Junior Member
    • Feb 2014
    • 12
    #14296
    Any News about 4R-ALL back in service? As 4R-ALH now under maintenance.

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      • banuthev
        Administrator
        • Dec 2010
        • 3993
        #14297
        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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          • banuthev
            Administrator
            • Dec 2010
            • 3993
            #14298
            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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              • MAW2000
                Senior Member
                • Aug 2023
                • 279
                #14299
                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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                  • Farhan Hussain
                    Member
                    • Apr 2023
                    • 75
                    #14300
                    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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                      • Haleef
                        Senior Member
                        • Nov 2012
                        • 1471
                        #14301
                        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.
                        Haleef Ismail
                        www.youtube.com/haleef1 | www.instagram.com/cmb_spotter
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                          • banuthev
                            Administrator
                            • Dec 2010
                            • 3993
                            #14302
                            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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                              • Serendib
                                Senior Member
                                • Jan 2011
                                • 1838
                                #14303
                                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.

                                SriLankan Airlines returns to Lufthansa Systems for flight planning tech
                                https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com/industry-news/srilankan-airlines-returns-to-lufthansa-systems-for-flight-planning-tech/
                                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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                                  • Serendib
                                    Senior Member
                                    • Jan 2011
                                    • 1838
                                    #14304
                                    Industry calls for direct European charters as shifting airline dynamics challenge Sri Lanka’s tourism yield

                                    https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-...eld/108-343231

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