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The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) welcomed a delegation from Wings Capital Management Consultancies (UAE), led by Mr. Nipuna Wahalathanthrige, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, who paid a courtesy call on Capt. Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer, at the Authority's headquarters.
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the future of the global aviation industry and to explore potential avenues for strategic collaboration aimed at supporting the sustainable growth and modernization of Sri Lanka's civil aviation sector.
Discussions focused on several key areas of emerging aviation development, including Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Urban Air Mobility (UAM), electric aviation, sustainable airport infrastructure, drone logistics and emergency medical delivery systems, aviation technology transfer, capacity development, public-private partnerships, and green aviation initiatives.
During the discussions, Wings Capital Management Consultancies expressed its strong interest in partnering with the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka to support the establishment of a Civil Aviation Training Centre through foreign investment, international collaboration, and knowledge transfer. The proposed initiative is expected to strengthen aviation education and professional training, enhance human capital development, and position Sri Lanka as a regional hub for aviation training and capacity building.
Capt. Daminda Rambukwella welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka's commitment to fostering responsible investment, embracing innovation, strengthening international partnerships, and facilitating the adoption of emerging aviation technologies while maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety, security, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka extends its sincere appreciation to Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation and Energy, Hon. Janith Ruwan Kodithuwakku, Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, and Mr. W. W. S. Mangala, Secretary to the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation, for their visionary leadership and continued support in promoting international collaboration and creating an enabling environment for investments that contribute to the sustainable development of Sri Lanka's civil aviation sector.
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A delegation comprising Mr. Suryakant Sharma, Director of CorePeelers Aerospace, and Mr. Sivakumar Sinnarajah, Chairman/Founder of 5S Aviation Inc., met with the Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), Capt. Daminda Rambukwella, to discuss a proposal for the introduction of an Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) System in Sri Lanka, aimed at further strengthening the country's unmanned aircraft ecosystem.
During the meeting, the delegation presented the proposed UTM solution and discussed its potential to support the safe, secure, and efficient integration of unmanned aircraft operations into Sri Lanka's airspace. The discussions focused on the capabilities of the system and its potential contribution to the future development of Sri Lanka's unmanned aviation sector.
It was agreed to arrange a comprehensive virtual demonstration of the proposed UTM system to showcase its capabilities and facilitate a detailed technical assessment of its suitability and applicability within the Sri Lankan aviation environment.
The Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Daminda Rambukwella, reaffirmed CAASL's commitment to exploring innovative technologies and fostering international collaboration to support the safe, secure, and sustainable advancement of Sri Lanka's unmanned aviation sector while maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety and regulatory oversight.
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) was pleased to welcome Mr. Halit Tuncer, Vice President – Sales for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia of Turkish Airlines Cargo, who paid a courtesy call on Capt. Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer at the Authority's headquarters.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss Turkish Airlines Cargo's operations in Sri Lanka and its future expansion plans, reflecting the airline's continued confidence in Sri Lanka as an important destination within its global cargo network. Discussions also focused on strengthening collaboration to facilitate the safe, secure, efficient, and sustainable growth of air cargo services, while enhancing Sri Lanka's role as a regional aviation and logistics hub.
The Turkish Airlines Cargo delegation expressed its sincere appreciation to the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka for its continued support and constructive engagement, commending the Authority's commitment to fostering a progressive regulatory environment that enables the growth of international air cargo operations.
Capt. Daminda Rambukwella reaffirmed the CAASL's commitment to working closely with international airline partners to promote the sustainable development of Sri Lanka's civil aviation sector while ensuring the highest standards of safety, security, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
The Turkish Airlines Cargo delegation included Mr. Bilal Okur, Cargo Director – South Asia; Mr. Emre Durmaz, Regional Cargo Manager – Sri Lanka & Maldives; and Mr. Dumindu Amarathunge, representing the General Sales Agent for Turkish Airlines Cargo in Sri Lanka.
Representing the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka were Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa, Deputy Director General (Air Transport and Security Regulation), Mr. Asanga Liyanarachchi, Director (Air Transport and Economic Regulations), together with senior officials of the Authority.
The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka and Turkish Airlines Cargo and their shared commitment to supporting international trade, enhancing global connectivity, and contributing to the continued growth and competitiveness of Sri Lanka's aviation industry.
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