Category: Aviation

Emirates to double its A350 operations in Colombo from August

Emirates will introduce a second daily A350 service between Dubai and Colombo from 8 August, further elevating the travel experience for customers with more options to experience the airline’s latest-generation aircraft and its highly sought-after Premium Economy cabin. The A350 aircraft will replace the current Boeing 777 aircraft operating the flight.  The deployment of the […]

Vietjet opens bookings for first-ever direct flights between Sri Lanka
and Vietnam

Vietjet has opened bookings with special launch fares for its new Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City route, scheduled to commence on 18 August 2026. The service will be the first scheduled direct air connection between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, further strengthening tourism, business, and cultural ties between the two countries. To celebrate the new route, Vietjet […]

FitsAir commences only direct air service between Colombo and Ahmedabad

FitsAir officially commenced direct operations between Colombo and Ahmedabad on 19th June 2026, becoming the only airline to offer non-stop flights between the two cities. Operating three times weekly, the new service strengthens connectivity between Sri Lanka and Western India while offering greater convenience for both leisure and business travellers. Ahmedabad, one of India’s leading […]

Sri Lanka’s Newest Cargo Carrier ‘WEAIR’ Launches Operations with Luxembourg Backing

Sri Lanka’s aviation and logistics sector marked an expansion with the official launch of ‘WEAIR’, the country’s newest cargo airline. The venture officially commenced operations on June 6, 2026, during an inauguration ceremony at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo, held under the patronage of Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism. Financed […]

Emirates Scales Back Operations Amid Partial Airspace Reopening

Dubai-based carrier Emirates has confirmed it is running a reduced flight schedule until further notice, following the partial reopening of regional airspace. The airline emphasized that safety remains its top priority as it gradually rebuilds operations. On March 5 and 6, more than 100 flights are scheduled to depart from and return to Dubai. These […]

Committee to probe irregularities at AASL & SriLankan Airlines invites public input

Committee to probe irregularities at AASL & SriLankan Airlines invites public input

The Presidential Special Investigation Committee, established to probe into past fraud, corruption and malpractices at Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited and SriLankan Airlines, invites complaints, views, and proposals from the public. In accordance with Cabinet Decision No. 25/1145/801/018 dated July 1, 2025, based on the Cabinet Memorandum submitted by President Anura Kumara […]

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Special Presidential Investigation Committee to Probe Fraud & Corruption at SriLankan Airlines & AASL

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Special Presidential Investigation Committee to probe alleged incidents of fraud, corruption and irregularities at SriLankan Airlines Limited and Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited. The President met with the members of the Committee yesterday (22) at the Presidential Secretariat and engaged in a discussion with them. […]

Emirates to Introduce Refurbished B777 on Colombo Route from 18 July

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 on flights EK650/651 operating between Dubai and Colombo from 18 July. Services on the enhanced aircraft, with newly-configured and refreshed cabins, will be the airline’s second daily flight in Sri Lanka to feature Premium Economy seats. Currently, over 40 destinations in Emirates’ […]

Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways according to Emirates search data

Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates, the world’s biggest international airline. Emirates reports that Sri Lanka has seen a 32% increase in flight searches as a clear favourite for its rich cultural tapestry, pristine beaches, ‘tea country’ and […]

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