4R-ABN will be leaving the fleet. Lease return checks has began.
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Kazakhstan-based SCAT Airlines resumed flights to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) today, 25 October 2026, marking the return of its services to Sri Lanka for the Winter 2026 season, carrying 202 passengers.Comment
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Edelweiss Air is on its way to Colombo. Being operated by A343. Rego HB-JME
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Belavia Airlines Commences Winter Flights to Mattala
Belavia Airlines commenced its Winter 2026/ 27 flight operations to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) today, 27 October, with the arrival of its inaugural flight carrying 269 passengers.
The resumption of seasonal operations is expected to support Sri Lanka’s tourism industry by enhancing air connectivity with Belarus and the wider Eastern European market.Comment
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Hi ,
4R-ALL is having its 12 Year C Check and Business Class seating and interior in-progress, Economy cabin and Air-frame repairs/checks are completed. Economy Class Seats got new seat covers same as previous one or just washed and cleaned. and 4R-ALL is waiting for new landing gears.
As per Planespotters.net 4R-ALM is also shows as parked.
https://www.planespotters.net/airlin...ankan-AirlinesComment
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Centrum Air launched twice-weekly flights between Tashkent and Mattala (MRIA) in Sri Lanka on October 28, 2026, running through March 2027.
Royal Spence Aviation serves as the local General Sales and Airport Supervision Agent. The new route aims to boost tourism, trade, and cultural connections between Central Asia and Sri Lanka.Comment
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SriLankan Airlines Flight UL503 (London-bound Airbus A330 4R-ALR) aborted takeoff after a reported bird strike—possibly involving an eagle—damaged its No. 2 engine.
The pilots safely controlled the rejected takeoff, and all passengers are unharmed.
Passengers were successfully transferred to a replacement aircraft (4R-ALP) which departed for London shortly after.Comment
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Azur Air is scheduled to start services to Mattala from Samara and Tyumen on 2 November, followed by Moscow on 3 November, Kazan on 4 November, Novosibirsk on 6 November, Yekaterinburg on 7 November, Mineralnye Vody on 8 November, and Ufa on 10 November 2026.
Do you have any updates on other airlines serving Mattala & Colombo?Comment
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