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Aviation

SriLankan Airlines plunges to Rs35.6bn loss as fuel costs soar, capital eroded

Company's ability to generate sufficient internal cash flows to meet its operational and financial obligations

November 3, 2026 2 min read

British Airways returns to Sri Lanka after 11 years with special fares

Offers special airfares as it returns to Sri Lanka after 11 years

October 27, 2026 1 min read

Vietjet, Satair partnership to boost supply chain and Sri Lanka operations

Vietjet, Satair sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in aviation supply chain, supporting fleet growth and network expansi

October 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's BIA to install 12 automated immigration gates

To expand automated passenger clearance gate facility to include foreigners entering and leaving the country.

September 29, 2026 1 min read

Vietjet partners with Thales and CFM, boosting Sri Lanka route

Agreements span engine maintenance, MRO support and digital aviation as Vietjet expands operations including Sri Lanka,

September 16, 2026 3 min read

SITA Switzerland wins $4.01mn global network contract for SriLankan Airlines

Only one bid was received.

September 15, 2026 1 min read

Vietjet launches direct Colombo-Ho Chi Minh City flights

Colombo welcomes Vietjet’s inaugural direct flight from Vietnam, unlocking new travel opportunities

August 19, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka evaluating 19 proposals for loss-making Mattala airport

The fresh push to commercialize the state-owned facility comes after a previous attempt to manage the airport failed.

August 13, 2026 2 min read

Hong Kong's Transwell submits turnaround proposal for SriLankan Airlines

"Once the recommendation from this committee is done, then we'll go for a EOI or RFP"

Ranul Seneviratne
August 13, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka maps out long-term BIA expansion, port development for 2027 budget

Development plan was discussed during a pre-budget meeting

July 16, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka awards BIA departure terminal expansion tender to Maga Engineering

"This money will come out of the general treasury," minister Nalinda Jayatissa told reporters.

July 14, 2026 1 min read

Pakistan Defence Secretary discusses aviation, port cooperation with Sri Lanka Minister

Ali is in Sri Lanka to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue

July 3, 2026 3 min read

FitsAir starts Colombo-Ahmedabad flights

Three times a week direct service the only non-stop link

June 20, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka appoints committee to restructure SriLankan Airlines with IFC

Will work with the International Finance Corporation, the transaction advisor for the carrier's divestiture

June 12, 2026 1 min read
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No second runway for Sri Lanka’s BIA till 2055: Deputy Minister

A second runway was in Sri Lanka's BIA expansion plan 20 years ago.

June 11, 2026 3 min read

SriLankan Airlines set for PPP push and new heads: Minister

According to the minister, the airline has requested an additional 10 billion rupees to sustain its current operations. ...

May 29, 2026 2 min read

Crayon Software wins $1.8mn Microsoft contract for SriLankan Airlines

The contract will run for a period of two years, minister Vijitha Herath said.

May 20, 2026 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines denies any liability to UAE service provider after AED 974,000 fraud

The amount transferred after receiving instructions via official email of Dubai agent: SriLankan

May 16, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's ex-President questioned over Airbus deal after death of key witness

Former SriLankan CEO was given US$2mn as bribe in 2013, UK court found

May 12, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka opens airport next to Chinese-owned sea port for foreign investors

A join venture deal with firms from Russia and India failed two years ago after U.S. blacklisting

May 12, 2026 3 min read

Honeywell gets $25mn contract to maintain SriLankan Airlines’ APUs

April 9, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka aviation has two-month jet fuel buffer: Official

Sri Lanka confirms 2-month jet fuel buffer amidst Gulf flight disruptions

March 30, 2026 2 min read

Gulf carriers show no interest in Sri Lanka’s Chinese-built ghost airport: Minister

Sri Lanka requested all Gulf airlines to consider using Mattala airport

Ranul Seneviratne
March 27, 2026 2 min read

SriLankan sees 13-pct revenue increase following AI-led digital shift

SriLankan Airlines taps AI to boost yields, passenger revenue

March 27, 2026 2 min read
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