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"This money will come out of the general treasury," minister Nalinda Jayatissa told reporters.
Ali is in Sri Lanka to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue
Three times a week direct service the only non-stop link
Will work with the International Finance Corporation, the transaction advisor for the carrier's divestiture
Agreements span engine maintenance, MRO support and digital aviation as Vietjet expands operations including Sri Lanka,
Only one bid was received.
The upgrading comes with the start of peak tourism season in Sri Lanka
The amphibian aircraft is involved in carrying tourists
The project started in 2023 with 1,170 mn Japanese yen grant
Logistics delegation from HDG to be in Sri Lanka from Dec 20-24
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Sri Lanka's adverse weather has killed at least 56 so far
One of these aircraft is still not flying
Two old A330 aircraft were acquired paying 50 million dollars higher than market price
. The airport said "swift medical care" was provided to the passenger.
Operating expenses had grown only 3 percent, with fuel prices also declining
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"We have given the board some time. They have made plans
The bond has a sovereign guarantee
SriLanka had boosted load factor, but still making losses
Enter Air is the fourth airline to launch operation to Sri Lanka this week
Three airlines are from Switzerland, Russia, and Belarus
The crew was brought ashore to Hambantota Port
Sri Lanka’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean is seen as a key for trans-shipment routes for India
Sri Lanka expects to handle 10.36 million passengers including transits this year compared to 8.88 mn last last year
Air cargo movement has declined in the first nine months of 2025 compared to last year
Some airlines have expressed interest in operating to the airport
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