HISTORY OF CIVIL AVIATION IN SRI LANKA (2002-2011)
Compiled by: Gp Capt Kumar Kirinde, SLAF (Retd)
2002
Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka was established.
Drafting of the Technical Law proceeded. Expo Air leased three Fokker...
Air France to start flights to Sri Lanka from Nov 01
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Direct SriLankan flights to Paris after six years
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Hospitality industry expert Mangala Wijesekera appointed CEO of SriLankan Catering
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SriLankan Airlines wins a prestigious title at PATA Gold Awards 2021 for the 3rd...
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Three million jobs reinstated due to reopening of airports
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BBC-Mars landing: Nasa’s Perseverance rover in ‘great shape’
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SriLankan Airlines signs MOU with Boeing
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Special programme to attract private jets and int’l airlines to MRIA
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SriLankan Airlines elaborates on health and safety regulatory measures in light of IATA’s findings...
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