The Sri Lankan government has reversed the previous administration’s decision to privatize Sri Lankan Airlines.
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SriLankan Airlines (UL) unveiled ambitious expansion plans to reach a 50-aircraft fleet within five years, aligning with Sri Lanka’s national tourism revenue target of US $10 billion by 2030.
Air Ceilao submitted air operator certificate (AOC) application to civil aviation authority, targeting commercial operations by May 2025.
In recent years, the trend of privatizing flag carriers has gained traction across the Indian subcontinent. Air India (AI), Pakistan International Airlines (PK), and Sri Lankan Airlines (UL) have each experienced government-driven efforts toward privatization, though with varying degrees of success.
BENGALURU- SriLankan Airlines (UL) announces new daytime service between Bengaluru (BLR), India, and Colombo (CMB), expanding its weekly flight frequency…
The captain of SriLankan Airlines (UL) flight UL607 has submitted his resignation following a controversial incident where he locked the First Officer out of the cockpit.
SriLankan Airlines captain sparked controversy by locking first officer, another pilot out of cockpit during Sydney to Colombo flight.
Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva, confirmed that SriLankan Airlines will undergo restructuring instead of being sold.
This week, the Cabinet of Ministers has announced a major advancement in the privatization of Sri Lankan Airlines (UL), narrowing the field of potential acquirers from six to three prominent contenders.
Emirates(EK) and SriLankan(UL) Airlines recently entered into a mutual interline agreement aimed at enhancing passenger connectivity for both carriers. This collaboration facilitates passengers’ access to additional destinations within each airline’s network through Colombo and Dubai.