SriLanka’s FitsAir Relaunching As LCC Under Leadership Of Former SriLankan Airlines CEO
FitsAir, an established SriLankan carrier that until now has mostly been an air cargo airline, is relaunching as a low-cost carrier that operates Airbus A320 and 70-seat regional turboprop passenger aircraft. The airline’s booking engine show it is launching a…
Philippines’ Cebu Pacific Appoints New Management For Engineering And Maintenance
Cebu Pacific Air has appointed Shevantha Weerasekera (Shev), who was previously SriLankan Airlines’ head of engineering and maintenance, as senior advisor for engineering and fleet management with a remit to grow the airline’s maintenance organization. Shev, who replaces Ian Wolfe,…
Sri Lanka Proposes Privatization Of National Airline
Sri Lanka’s newly appointed prime minister has proposed privatizing loss-making national carrier SriLankan Airlines, amidst the economic crisis now ravaging the country. Ranil Wickremesinghe, who became prime minister less than a week ago, says in a televised address he proposes…
SriLankan Airlines Explains Fleet Expansion Plan, Clarifies That Multiple RFPs Issued For Comparison
Sri Lanka’s national carrier SriLankan Airlines has clarified that it plans to add up to 21 leased aircraft, rather than up to 42 as earlier reported, and that some of the aircraft will be replacements. The airline has issued four…
SriLankan Airlines To Lease More Than 40 Aircraft
Sri Lanka’s flag carrier SriLankan Airlines is making a big move in the market by seeking to dry lease a large range of aircraft, including regional jets, narrowbodies and widebodies. The airline says in a statement it intends to dry…
