SriLankan Engineering has signed a long-term agreement with Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, to provide Line Maintenance services in the Maldives. This marks SriLankan Engineering’s first partnership in Central Asia, expanding its global reach. The company reaffirmed its commitment to delivering top-tier aviation maintenance solutions, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational excellence for Air …
SriLankan Airlines is slated to increase its fleet to 51 aircraft from the current level of 22. “The national carrier is looking towards obtaining six propeller aircraft for domestic and for short haul International routes,” The airline hopes to increase its revenue up to US dollars 2,013 million in the financial year 2029/ 30. It …
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continues its strong rebound, with 212,840 international visitors arriving in February 2025. This marks a significant milestone, reinforcing the island nation’s appeal as a top travel destination. The top three source markets for the month were India, Russia, and the UK, contributing significantly to the surge in arrivals. Share this:
Welcome to The CheRiz Luxury Boutique Hotel in Nuwara Eliya, where elegance meets comfort in the heart of Sri Lanka’s picturesque highlands. This exquisite hotel is renowned for its stunning views, personalized service, and charming atmosphere. Surrounded by lush tea plantations and vibrant gardens, CheRiz offers a serene escape for travelers seeking luxury and relaxation. …
SriLankan Engineering has announced new long-term line maintenance agreements in Colombo with two national flag carriers: Malaysia Airlines and Gulf Air. The contract with Malaysia Airlines marks a new partnership, while the agreement with Gulf Air, the national airline of Bahrain, is a renewal. Announcing the Malaysia Airlines deal on LinkedIn, SriLankan Engineering stated: “This …
Sri Lanka recorded 115,043 tourist arrivals within the first 13 days of February 2025 marking a strong start to the month. India, Russia, UK, Germany and France remained the top source markets. Source: https://aviationvoice.lk/sri-lanka-records-115043-tourist-arrivals-in-first-13-days-of-february-2025/
Colombo has many coral reefs, exceptional wrecks, and flora with a rich marine life. Scuba diving in Colombo is more popular for fish life, wrecks and coral reefs including black coral trees. Barracuda Reef – This is a great dive site waiting to be explored and it never disappoints. The reef provides shelter for a wide …
Colombo, Feb 14 (Daily Mirror) – Minister of Sports Sunil Kumar Gamage appointed the new National Sports Council today (14). Former Sri Lankan rugby captain Priyantha Ekanayake has been named chairman of the Council. The Council is tasked with advising the Minister on the development and regulation of sports in Sri Lanka. Other members appointed …
Colombo, February 19 (Daily Mirror) – The Jaffna International Airport (JIA) marked a historic milestone yesterday by welcoming its first international charter flight from Chennai, India. Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said that this achievement enhances regional air connectivity and paves the way for increased international travel to northern Sri Lanka. …
SriLankan Airlines has appointmented Dimuthu Tennakoon as Head of Commercial, effective 15th February 2025. Tennakoon, who served as the Head of Worldwide Sales & Distribution, will now oversee the airline’s Worldwide Sales & Distribution, Revenue Management & Planning, and Marketing Divisions, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer With extensive experience in the aviation and commercial sectors, Tennakoon has played a pivotal role …
