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Aviation

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
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"

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

Development plan was discussed during a pre-budget meeting

Sri Lanka embarkation levies net Rs26.8bn, up 39-pct as foreign travel rise

Tourism has also improved, bringing more revenues

October 5, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines introduces UnionPay for online payments

Enhances airline’s payment options, which include Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners, Discover, UATP, Alipay and WeChat Pa...

September 30, 2025 1 min read

S&P warns of holdouts as SriLankan Airlines defaulted bonds trade above par

Defaulted securities are trading above par

September 20, 2025 3 min read

SriLankan Airlines draws India travellers with Axis Bank link

Axis Bank credit and debit cardholders will enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on both Business Class and Economy Class

September 13, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to stretch main airport night hub peak to cut congestion

We are stretching it to about six hours

August 26, 2025 2 min read

Public views sought on SriLankan Airlines, Airport and Aviation Services

Committee seeks submissions from employees, staff and general public concerning issues related to both institutes

August 21, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines bond first restructure talks fail

Gap too wide, government says

August 5, 2025 3 min read

Presidential probe into SriLankan Airlines and airport authority fraud claims

Absence of investigation into irregularities at SriLankan, Airport and Aviation Services has rendered them ineffective

July 23, 2025 2 min read

FitsAir Bangladesh flights from Sri Lanka expanded, driving tourism

.The expansion to daily flights follows a steady uptick in passengers

July 16, 2025 1 min read

Air India crash – FAA knew of a Boeing fuel control switch problem, no AD issued

The problem was found in 2018 but an airworthiness directive not issued initially

July 12, 2025 3 min read
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Sri Lanka court extends block on winding up SriLankan Airlines till July 30

Parties acting for bondholders had demand full payment for bonds

July 12, 2025 1 min read

China’s SF Airlines launches direct cargo flight to Sri Lanka, aims backing trade, BRI

“Kunming-Colombo” international cargo route is the 10th milestone in SF Airlines’ expansion into the South Asian m...

June 27, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lankan Airlines loses Rs8.4bn in 2024, despite exchange gain

SriLankan has large dollar debts, and its value fluctuates wildly along with currency movements.

June 23, 2025 2 min read

After Indian Air crash, Boeing officials in Sri Lanka to talk on operations

Indian Air Boeing crash killed more than 290 people including 241 onboard

June 20, 2025 2 min read

Israel attack on Iran to increase cost of SriLankan flights to Europe, London: sources

Sri Lanka operates a daily flight to London, three flights each to Frankfurt and Paris weekly

June 13, 2025 2 min read

SriLankan re-routes London, Europe flights after Israel attacks Iran

These route changes have led to increased flight durations on our services to Europe

June 13, 2025 2 min read

Air India flight with 242 passengers crashes in western Ahmedabad city

Flight crashed soon after take off: reports

June 12, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka BIA airport masterplan deal to Netherland's Haskoning

Consultancy firm to prepare the master plan for the Bandaranaike International Airport.

June 11, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan relief flight reaches Indonesia to help stranded passengers

SriLankan has experienced a raft of technical issues in both foreign and local airports since the last year

June 6, 2025 2 min read

SriLankan cancels last govt’s A330 deals; negotiates for 2 wide bodies: Chairman

Previous govt had decided to lease 4 wide body aircrafts - two each from ORIX and Aergo Capital

June 4, 2025 2 min read