Sri Lanka Aviation

**n863gt** · 14-06-2026, 03:08 PM

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.

Incident Airbus A330-243 4R-ALH, Friday 12 June 2026

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/572295

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 ...

**Serendib** · 16-06-2026, 07:48 PM

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

**AnjulaM** · 17-06-2026, 07:10 AM

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

**banuthev** · 17-06-2026, 06:48 PM

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.

**banuthev** · 17-06-2026, 06:51 PM

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.

**MAW2000** · 18-06-2026, 04:19 AM

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.

**Farhan Hussain** · 18-06-2026, 03:32 PM

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

**Haleef** · 18-06-2026, 03:48 PM

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.

**banuthev** · 18-06-2026, 04:39 PM

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.

**Serendib** · 18-06-2026, 05:57 PM

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.

**Serendib** · 18-06-2026, 05:59 PM

Industry calls for direct European charters as shifting airline dynamics challenge Sri Lanka’s tourism yield

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

**n863gt** · 2026-06-18T19:44:04-06:00

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.

good to hear that there's no major damage to ALH.
also, apparently ANE is still where it was when I last visited CMB 1-2 years ago.
also, where is AND?

**n863gt** · 2026-06-18T19:49:04-06:00

Originally posted by banuthev

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

planespotters.net shows some UL aircraft leased by a new company, "Sumisho air lease" from 04/2026.

**Haleef** · 2026-06-18T23:07:23-06:00

Originally posted by n863gt

good to hear that there's no major damage to ALH.
also, apparently ANE is still where it was when I last visited CMB 1-2 years ago.
also, where is AND?

AND is inside the 320 hangar being repainted if I remember seeing correctly a few weeks ago.

**banuthev** · 2026-06-19T08:49:48-06:00

Originally posted by n863gt

planespotters.net shows some UL aircraft leased by a new company, "Sumisho air lease" from 04/2026.

Good spot! Could you please share the list of UL registrations for the aircraft leased from Sumisho Air Lease?

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