SriLankan Airlines marks its 42nd anniversary on a greener note
SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka, and a member of the oneworld alliance celebrated its 42nd anniversary by planting 42 trees across...
“The JAFFNA” and the Bird Aeroplanes
By: Capt Elmo Jayawardena
Some years ago, I was writing a book for the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. They were commemorating 100 years...
Passengers confident in Onboard Safety, continue to support mask-wearing
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that based on its latest passenger survey conducted in June, most air travelers are confident...
He Was Suspended in Midair with Little Chance of Survival Then Another Plane Came...
Almost 80 years after it unfolded in the sky over San
Diego, a nearly impossible rescue mission remains one of
the most daring feats in aeronautical...
SriLankan Airlines carries out certification on Qatar Airways at MRIA
SriLankan Engineering, the Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) arm of SriLankan Airlines, recently carried out a maintenance check on an aircraft belonging to Qatar Airways....
SriLankan Airlines celebrated 42 years of flying across the globe
SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, celebrated 42 years of flying across the globe.
Since its...
Ceypetco seeks more jet fuel imports with airport reopening
Ceypetco is seeking jet fuel imports following the country’s decision to resume international commercial flights and ahead of refinery maintenance in the country.
Ceypetco sought...
SriLankan Airlines saves US$150mn in leases, gets equity
SriLankan airlines has re-negotiated several lease contracts saving the airline 150 million dollars over five year, as part of efforts to put the carrier...
CHIEF OF AIR STAFF OF THE PAKISTAN AIR FORCE CALLS ON THE COMMANDER OF...
Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force called on the Commander of the Air Force,...
SriLankan Airlines strengthens presence in North America and Europe
SriLankan Airlines is strengthening its presence in the North American and European markets through the expansion of its existing codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways,...

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