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**banuthev** · 2026-06-19T09:00:21-06:00

Originally posted by Haleef

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

Got it, thanks for checking. Is there a specific reason why AND is being repainted? Was the previous paint job that bad? I really wonder when UL is going to paint ABS—if I'm not mistaken, it's still all white.

**Serendib** · 2026-06-19T09:04:01-06:00

French Bee launches routes to the Maldives & Sri Lanka

French bee, the smart-cost long-haul airline, is strengthening its Indian Ocean network with the launch of new routes to two of the world’s most coveted destinations, the Maldives (Malé) and Sri Lanka (Colombo), both operating exclusively from Paris-Orly.

Starting today, travellers can book their tickets to these exceptional destinations for travel starting December 19, 2026.

French Bee launches routes to the Maldives & Sri Lanka

https://airlinergs.com/french-bee-launches-routes-to-the-maldives-sri-lanka/

French bee, the smart-cost long-haul airline, is strengthening its Indian Ocean network with the launch of new routes

**Serendib** · 2026-06-19T09:08:04-06:00

Inaugural Ahmedabad–Colombo flight takes off under 'Chalo Colombo, Haalo Sri Lanka' campaign

Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) on Thursday marked the launch of FitsAir’s inaugural direct flight between Ahmedabad and Colombo, establishing a new air link between Gujarat and Sri Lanka.

Iniyan Pa, Nithin, and Madhvendra emerge champions in Mumbai chess event

https://english.gujaratsamachar.com/news/sports/iniyan-pa-nithin-and-madhvendra-emerge-champions-in-mumbai-chess-event-94205328187.html

Iniyan Pa of Tamil Nadu, the top seed, lived up to his billing, dominating proceedings from start to finish to emerge Champion in the Masters Category of the Global Chess Festival, which concluded at the World Trade Centre.

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**Malin** · 2026-06-19T10:05:14-06:00

Originally posted by Serendib

French Bee launches routes to the Maldives & Sri Lanka

French bee, the smart-cost long-haul airline, is strengthening its Indian Ocean network with the launch of new routes to two of the world’s most coveted destinations, the Maldives (Malé) and Sri Lanka (Colombo), both operating exclusively from Paris-Orly.

Starting today, travellers can book their tickets to these exceptional destinations for travel starting December 19, 2026.

French Bee launches routes to the Maldives & Sri Lanka

https://airlinergs.com/french-bee-launches-routes-to-the-maldives-sri-lanka/

French bee, the smart-cost long-haul airline, is strengthening its Indian Ocean network with the launch of new routes

Wonder what cost wud be

**Haleef** · 2026-06-19T21:37:19-06:00

Originally posted by banuthev

Got it, thanks for checking. Is there a specific reason why AND is being repainted? Was the previous paint job that bad? I really wonder when UL is going to paint ABS—if I'm not mistaken, it's still all white.

Asked regarding ABS, they don't have time to ground it for painting because UL is short of aircraft. Also checked regarding the OW color scheme. They said the requirement is just for 1 320 and 1 330 at the moment. In case ALH leaves, then they might apply it either to a 333 or 332.

**n863gt** · 2026-06-20T00:03:07-06:00

>4R-ABN
>4R-ABO
>4R-ANA
>4R-ANB
>4R-ANE
>4R-ANF
>4R-ALL
these are the ones currently listed, but maybe some other aircraft should be here.
for example they don't list a lessor for ALH after 2018.

**Ven35K** · 2026-06-20T02:09:39-06:00

Originally posted by banuthev

Got it, thanks for checking. Is there a specific reason why AND is being repainted? Was the previous paint job that bad? I really wonder when UL is going to paint ABS—if I'm not mistaken, it's still all white.

AND is on the ramp for long-term storage, and ANF is inside the A320 hangar. All A321neos are currently grounded. The reason for 4R-ALL’s delay is a supply chain issue — some of its parts have to come by sea rather than by air.

**Haleef** · 2026-06-20T11:54:42-06:00

Originally posted by Ven35K

AND is on the ramp for long-term storage, and ANF is inside the A320 hangar. All A321neos are currently grounded. The reason for 4R-ALL’s delay is a supply chain issue — some of its parts have to come by sea rather than by air.

Was it AND or ANF inside the hangar? I may have mixed up the two.

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