On 7th July 2025, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) successfully conducted the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) program for over 200 students from Uva Wellassa University.
Organized by the Civil Aviation Promotion Unit of CAASL, the program began with a thought-provoking panel discussion at the CAASL Auditorium, followed by an educational field visit to Bandaranaike International Airport—offering students valuable real-world exposure to key aviation operations.
The expert panel featured distinguished leaders from Sri Lanka’s aviation and tourism sectors:
- Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa – Acting Director General & CEO, CAASL
- Capt. Daminda Rambukwella – Deputy Director General (Air Safety Regulation), CAASL
- Mr. Indunil Wijekoon – Regional Manager, SriLankan Airlines
- Mr. Sampath Nishshanka – Managing Director, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB)
- Mr. Shalutha R. Rathnayake – Airport Manager, Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd.
- Session Moderator: Mr. Ishara Gunawerdena – Manager, Air Transport & Traffic Rights, CAASL
This initiative is part of CAASL’s ongoing commitment to foster aviation knowledge, inspire career aspirations, and develop leadership potential among Sri Lanka’s youth.
Mr. Sunil Jayarathna, Chairman of CAASL, Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa, The Director General (Acting) of Civil Aviation and senior officials of CAASL attended for the certificate awarding ceremony.
