Selling Sri Lanka

The promotion will launch the airline quote s latest destination endash Bangalore, India commencing flights from the July 15.rn rnThe package, put together with local hotels will give away a three nights and four days in Sri Lanka for every two economy class tickets. rn rnSriLankan Airlines recently leased an Airbus A320 to service the […]

Flapping Astray

The industry says two more airlines will commence operations while the Civil Aviation Department says nobody has actively pursued a licence since the first licence was issued in June this year.rn rnMeanwhile, Expo Aviation endash the only licensed domestic carrier operating three flights a week to the peninsula is awaiting approval to increase its frequency […]

Rising Tide

The provisional figure is also an improvement over last years 145,000 TEU quote s, but short of the record 169,000 TEU handled in July, before the war risk surcharge was slapped on Sri Lanka bound ships.rn rnOfficials are confident that with the rise in productivity on the Jaya Terminal, the developments in SAGT and the […]

Adding Wings

The A320 will be used to service new routs to India including Bangalore, Bogh Gaya and a resumption of a fifth weekly service to Trichy and to Frankfurt, Germany.rn rnOn a lease from Orix Aviation Systems Limited of Ireland, the A320 is fitted with 12 business and 138 economy class seats. rn rnWith the additional […]

Bangalore and Back

The airlines will also add Bogh Gaya while resuming its fifty flight to Trichy and its service to Frankfurt, Germany during the winter season.rn rnSriLankan Airlines Head of commercial, G.T. Jayaseelan said an A320 Airbus aircraft would be leased to service the rout, beginning operations in July.rn rnHe said that the Airlines quote was operating […]

Sunset Call

Indications are that the port could be run efficiently with less than half its 19,000 workforce if operations are rationally recognised.rn rnThe VRS is in line with plans to enhance the services of the Colombo port to be more competitive with regional services. rn rnThe Minister of Shipping and Port Development Rauf Hakeem told LBO […]

Air Wars

Attempting to break a stalemate over the management agreement of Sri Lankan Airline quote s, a team from Emirates is due in Colombo tomorrow for another round of talks with the government.

Dropping Anchor

The proposed developments are estimated at US $ 140 million for the construction of two 20 meter berths.Once complete the Galle Port will be able to service up to 40,000 TEU vessels. rnrnSpeaking to Lanka Business Online, Shipping Minister Rauf Hakeem said the project was being held back only due to a lack of funds. […]

Cock Fight

AirLanka International will contest the case against the company filed for using the former name of the national carrier.

Weathering the storm

rnThe award was presented by the parent company Emirates, at the airline quote s annual Reservations Conference in Dubai, in May this year.rn rnThe award recognizes the efforts of the Emirates Colombo station following the July 24 attack on the Bandaranaike International Airport and the events of September 11 in USA. rn rn”The second half […]

Calling For Change

Federation of Asia Pacific Air Cargo Association (FAPPA) Chairman, Diren Hallock addressing the executive council meeting yesterday said that the only International airport in an export driven economy was a strategic policy tool and hence needed to be developed more rapidly.rn rnSome of the proposed improvements include a dedicated Apron, Airside Terminal concessionary parking rates, […]

Life Extension

Officials say the Excite Freedom would last two times longer and require only one battery water refill a year.rn rnThe battery now being imported from India, will eventually be produced locally to cater to the luxury vehicle market. rn rnDirector Motor and Battery Directorate, Sheran Fernando said the battery was ideally suited for Sri Lankan […]

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