
The Arabian Travel Market 2013 was held in Dubai
May 14, 2013 The Arabian Travel Market 2013 was held in Dubai from 6th to 9th May 2013. Promoting MRIA, Head of Marketing Mrs K. Munasinghe and CEO, MRIA Mr Derick Karunaratne participated at this event. Read more |
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AASL Holiday Bungalow won an award at APRIL BLOOMS Garden Show
May 08, 2013 For the second consecutive year, the garden of AASL Holiday Bungalow at Pidurutalagala has won the second place at the April Blooms Garden Show organized by the Municipal Council of Nuwara Eliya. Read more |
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Ethihad Airways Audit at MRIA
April 26, 2013 Mr. Ghalib Al Sharji, Regional Manager (Maldives) and Roshani Masakorala, Station Manager of Ethihad Airways visited Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport on 26th April 2013 to carry out the airport Audit.Read more |
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BIA Christmas Shopping Festival 2012 / 2013
April 24, 2013 For the 3rd consecutive year, all shop operators at BIA together with AASL organized a grand Christmas Shopping Festival 2012/ 2013 to inspire passengers to do shopping in the airport premises. Read more |
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BRITISH AIRWAYS RESUMES FLIGHTS THROUGH COLOMBO
April 15, 2013 British Airways (BA) recommenced flights to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on 15th April, 2013 following a lapse of fifteen (15) years. BA which operated regular flights through Colombo up until the late 1990s, suspended operations due mainly to the social unrest in Sri Lanka that continued till 2009.Read more |
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New Year Traditions to the Fore at BIA
April 14, 2013 The Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawned on 14th April, 2013 at 1.29 AM. The dawning of the New Year opens a new chapter in Sri Lanka’s civil aviation industry with the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) now on stream.Read more |
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Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport declared open
March 18, 2013 The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) was declared open by the President today (March 18) , when a special SriLankan Airlines flight carrying President Mahinda Rajapaksa landed at Sri Lanka's newest international airport.Read more |
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Turkish Airline stared its operations from Istanbul to Colombo
February 01, 2013 Turkish Airline stared its operations from Istanbul to Colombo today. They are operating 5 frequencies per week staring from today, 1st February 2013.Read more |
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Mattala International Airport is now ready for Flight operations
January 30, 2013 An A330 Aircraft from Sri Lankan fleet did a test landing at Mattala International Airport (MIA) on 29th Jan 2013 morning. The flight took off from BIA and arrived at Mattala Airport by 9:45am.Read more |
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Brain Storming for Strategic Planning of AASL with industry stakeholders
January 30, 2013 The Brain Storming for our company's Strategic Planning for the period of 2013-2017 was held on 10th and 11th of January at Kingsbury Hotel on the theme "Synergizing for Best Formulae in Aviation".Read more |
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AASL's annual report was once again recognized at ICASL's 48th Annual Reports Awards
January 28, 2013 Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd was awarded the certificate of compliance at the recently concluded ICASL Annual Report competition. This company has regularly carried away an award at this competition in the successive past years. Read more |
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Familiarization tour of the Media group from Washington DC
December 17, 2012 A Media group from Washington DC, led by His Excellency Jaliya Wickramasooriya, Ambassador to Sri Lanka in Washintongton DC. made a familiarization tour of the Hambantota International Airport (HIA) on 17th December 2012. Read more |
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Global Commerce Excellence Awards for AASL Chairman
December 14, 2012 Chairman AASL, Mr. Prasanna J Wickramasuriya was felicitated with a medal for his outstanding contributions in the commercial sector at the Global Commerce Excellence Awards ceremony held on 13th December 2012.Read more |
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Visit of Sri Lanka Airline Cargo Association to Maththala International Airport
December 10, 2012 Sri Lanka Airline Cargo Association visited the Maththala International Airport site with the Chairman Mr.Prasanna Wickramasuriya and the officials of the Marketing Division of AASL on 10th December 2012.Read more |
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AASL Collects Gold at NBEA Awards 2012
December 04, 2012 We are proud to announce that AASL has been honored by a Gold Award at National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2012. This was awarded at the award ceremony conducted by National Chamber of Commerce (NCC) concluded on 04th December, 2012 at Colombo Hilton. We competed under "State Services" in this competition and NIBM was the joint Gold winner in the competed sector.Read more |
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The President of the Republic of Uganda H.E.Gen.Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, arrived in Sri Lanka on 12th November 2012
November 12, 2012 The President of the Republic of Uganda H.E.Gen.Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, arrived in Sri Lanka on 12th November 2012 and was welcomed by the Hon.Minister of External Affairs Prof.G.L.Peiris, Hon.Minister of Civil Aviation Piyankara Jayaratne, Chief Minister, several other Ministers and government officials. Read more |
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Visit of Sri Lanka Shipper's Council to Mattala International Airport
November 10, 2012 The Sri Lanka Shipper's Council visited Mattala International Airport on 10th November 2012. A group of about 50 joined the tour representing Sri Lanka Freight Forwarders Associations (SLFFA),.. Read more |
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Visit of Aviation Club of Stafford International School to Mattala International Airport
November 10, 2012 The Aviation Club of Stafford International School visited MattalaInternational Airport on 10th Nov. 2012. Read more |
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His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa made an inspection tour of the Hambantota International Airport on 19th October 2012
October 19, 2012 His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa made an inspection tour of the Hambantota International Airport (HIA) on 19th October 2012 to personally monitor the progress of the massive construction work of the emerging airport. Read more |
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The first test flight landed at Hambantota International Airport on 16th October 2012
October 16, 2012 The first test flight landed at Hambantota International Airport on 16th October 2012 for the purpose of calibrating the Air Navigational Aids and other related equipment. This check was carried out by the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan with the use of a special "Beech Craft Super King 200" aircraft. The runway, Air routes and Electrical & Electronic Systems pertaining to Air Navigational services were included in the calibration process. Read more |
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World Routes Development Forum 2012
October 11, 2012 AASL participated at World Routes Development Forum 2012 held in Abu Dhabi during the period from 29th September till 2nd October 2012. Promoting Hambantota International Airport (HIA), AASL maintained a Stand (No. P18) at this forum in addition to the one to one meetings held with representatives of prospective Airlines for HIA. Read more |
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The Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha were flown to India
September 12, 2012 The Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha were flown to India on 12th September 2012 on a special Sir Lankan airlines aircraft. The VVIP lounge was beautifully decorated by the dedicated devotees of the Kiribathgoda Ghanananda Thero. All airport staff were provided with an opportunity to worship the Sacred Relics.Read more |
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Visit of FedEx officials to HIA
September 05, 2012 Senior officials of FedEx visited Hambantota International Airport on 5th September 2012. After the site visit on 5th, they met with Chairman, AASL on 6th at BIA for further discussions. Read more |
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Visit of expo Lanka Airline team to HIA
August 30, 2012 Expo Lanka Airline team, representing 05 Airlines – Air Astana, Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Royal Jordanian and Regent Airways visited Hambantota International Airport site in Mattala on 30th August 2012.Read more |
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The President of the Republic of Maldives H.E.Dr.Mohamed Waheed, arrived
in Sri Lanka
August 23, 2012 The President of the Republic of Maldives H.E.Dr.Mohamed Waheed, arrived in Sri Lanka on 23rd August 2012 and was welcomed by the Hon.Minister of External Affairs Prof.G.L.Peiris, Hon.Minister of Civil Aviation Piyankara Jayaratne and government officials. Read more |
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The President of the Republic of Seychelles H.E.James Alix Michel,
arrived in Sri Lanka
August 20, 2012 The President of the Republic of Seychelles H.E.James Alix Michel,arrived in Sri Lanka on 20th August 2012 and was welcomed by the Hon.Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Dr.Rajitha Senaratne and government officials. Read more |
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Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Award (SLNEEA) - 2012
August 20, 2012 Airport and Aviation Services(Sri Lanka) Limited has been selected as a merit certificate winner under Large Scale State Sector Buildings category for Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Award 2012 by Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Ministry of Power and Energy. Read more |
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The Sacred Kapilavastu Relics were received
August 19, 2012 The Sacred Kapilavastu Relics were received by H.E. Mahinda Rajapakse at Bandaranaike International Airport from India's Cultural Affairs Minister Kumari Selja amidst the chanting of Seth Pirith by the Maha Sangha led by the Chief Prelates of the three Nikayas, on 19th August 2012.Read more |
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King Mswathi III of Swaziland and Queen Einco Shikart arrived in Sri Lanka
August 13, 2012 King Mswathi III of Swaziland and Queen Einco Shikart arrived in Sri Lanka on 13th August 2012 for a three day official visit. Read more |
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Group of Members of British Parliament visited Hambantota International Airport
August 05, 2012 Members of British Parliament visited Hambantota International Airport on 5th August 2012. Read more |
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Siththara Art Competition organized by Marketing Division of AASL
August 03, 2012 Marketing Division of AASL organized an Art Competition called “Siththara” among 32 selected schools in Hambantota, Sooriyawewa, Lunugamvehera and Tissamahara Divisional Secretariats on 3rd August 2012. The main objective of this event is to strengthen the relationship with the community in Hambantota. Read more |
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Grand Prize winner of BIA Christmas Shopping Festival 2011 arrives to Sri Lanka
July 27, 2012 The Grand Prize Winner – (AMW sponsored Maruti Zen estilo) of BIA Christmas Shopping Festival 2011, arrived on 27th July 2012. Mr. Chameera Priyanga was away in Qatar when he was selected as the Grand Prize Winner and his mother received the car on behalf of him. Read more |
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AASL Signed the Loan Agreement of Stage 2 Phase II Development Project of BIA
The Loan Agreement for the Stage 2 Phase II Development Project of Bandaranaike International Airport was signed by Mr. Prasanna J Wickramasuriya, Chairman, AASL.. Read more |
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Meeting with His Eminence Malcom Cardinal Ranjith at the Archbishop's House
Mr. Prasanna J Wickramasuriya, Chairman, Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited paid a courtesy call to the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcom Cardinal Ranjith.. Read more |
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Sri lankan Heads of missions abroad visited HIA
July 06, 2012 Sri Lankan Heads of missions abroad consisting of a group of 70 visited Hambantota International Airport site in Mattala today (06). Read more |
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Tiger Airways launched flights to Sri Lanka
June 01, 2012 Singapore-based Tiger Airways, a budget carrier, started flights to Colombo. "We are pleased to announce the launch of our direct flights between Singapore and Colombo," Stewart Adams, Managing Director of Tiger Airways Singapore said in a statement. |
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Members of the TAASL visited the HIA site
May 29, 2012 Members of the TRAVEL AGENTS ASSOCIATION OF SRI LANKA (TAASL), a group of about 40, visited the Hambantota International Airport with the Marketing Division of AASL on 24th May 2012. Read more |
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Members of the SRI LANKA ASSOCIATION OF AIRLINE REPRESENTATIVES (SLAAR) visited the Hambantota International Airport site
May 22, 2012 Members of Sri Lanka ASSOCIATION OF Airline representatives (SLAAR) visited the Hambantota International Airport site with the officials of the Marketing Division of AASL on 18th May 2012.Read more |
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Group Cheif Executive Officer of Air Arabia met Chairman, AASL
May 16, 2012 Mr. Adel Ali, Group Cheif Executive Officer of Air Arabia met Chairman, AASL Mr. Prasanna Wickramasuriya on 15th May 2012 to discuss their planned operations to the Hambantota International Airport. Read more |
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Vesak Festival
May 11, 2012 "Vesak Bethi Gee Poojopaharaya" organised by Buddhist Association of Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited held at BIA Terminal Building on 11th May 2012. Read more |
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The President of Palestine H.E. Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Sri Lanka
April 15, 2012 The President of Palestine H.E. Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Sri Lanka on 15th April 2012 and was welcomed by the Hon. Minister of External Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris, Senior Minister Athauda Seneviratne and government officials. Read more |
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BIA Observes New Year Traditions
April 14, 2012 The Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawned on 13th April, 2012 at 7.20 PM. It is bound to be a historically important year for Sri Lanka’s civil aviation industry in that our second international airport (HIA) is due to be commissioned in Hambantota in the latter half of it.Read more |
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Civil Aviation Training Centre to Get a New Building
February 23, 2012 Foundation stone for the new administration building of the Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC) at Ratmalana was ceremoniously laid by Hon. Piyankara Jayaratne MP, Minister of Civil Aviation on Thursday the 23rd February 2012.Read more |
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DIPLOMA IN AVIATION - AWARD CEREMONY
February 17, 2012 24 students who followed the first ever 'Diploma in Aviation Studies' Programme at the Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC) received their Diplomas at a glittering award ceremony held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel on 15th February, 2012.Read more |
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Deyata Kirula 2012 development exhibition Anuradhapura-Oyamaduwa
February 04, 2012 Airport & Aviation Services (SL) Ltd. exhibited a stall at the Dayata Kirula Exhibition in Oyamaduwa Anuradhapura to coincide with the 64th Independence Celebrations.Read more |
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Members of the Airline Operators Committee visited the Hambantota International
Airport site
January 13, 2012 Members of the Airline Operators Committee visited the Hambantota International Airport site with the Chairman Mr.Prasanna Wickramasuriya and the officials of the Marketing Division of AASL on 13th January 2012.Read more |
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The largest Airbus, A 380, landed at the BIA for the first time in Sri Lanka.
January 09, 2012 The largest Airbus, A 380, landed at the BIA today morning for the first time in Sri Lanka.Read more |
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Ushering in of New Year 2012 was ceremoniously conducted by the staff of Airport & Aviation Services
(SL) Ltd
January 02, 2012 Ushering in of New Year 2012 was ceremoniously conducted by the staff of Airport & Aviation Services(SL) Ltd.Read more |
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The Prime Minister of state of Qatar H.E.Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr
Al-Thani arrived in Sri Lanka
December 12, 2011 The Prime Minister of state of Qatar H.E.Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani arrived in Sri Lanka on 12th December 2011.Read more |
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AASL secures a Silver Award at NBEA- 2011
November 30, 2011 AASL bagged the Runner-up Award at the recently concluded "National Business Excellence Awards - 2011" conducted by National Chamber of Commerce on 30th November, 2011.The award was received by the Chairman Mr. Prasanna J Wickramasuriya at its Awards Ceremony held in Hotel Hilton, Colombo. Read more |
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Launching Ceremony of Silk Route-Departures
November 22, 2011 The Departure Silk Route Lounge was Ceromanailially opened on 22nd November 2011.The Chief Guest was Hon.Minister Piyankara Jayaratne, Minister of Civil Aviation.The main sponsor of the Silk Route lounge M/s Mobitel was also present at the ceremony.Read more |
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C.A.T.C. extends its reach to the African Continent
November 14, 2011 The Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC) opened its programmes to the African continent with the enrolment of 5 Aeronautical Communication Officers from the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigeria in the “Management Development Course for Communication Officers (ICAO 179 A)” which commenced today... Read more |
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The newly formed Marketing Division of AASL was ceremonially opened
November 11, 2011 The newly formed Marketing Division of AASL was ceremonially opened by Chairman, AASL, Mr. Prasanna Wickramasuriya on 2011.11.11 at 10.30 am.The ceremony was attended by all HODs.Read more |
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The inaugural flight of Aeroflot Airlines arrived
November 02, 2011 The inaugural flight of Aeroflot Airlines arrived from Moscow on 2nd November 2011 with 183 passengers. Read more |
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The New Medical Centre and the Dental Unit was ceremonially opened
October 27, 2011 The New Medical Centre and the Dental Unit was ceremonially opened on 27th October 2011 by Mr.Prasanna Wickramasuriya, Chairman of Airport & Aviation Services (SL) Ltd.Read more |
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Ukrainian airline commences direct flights to Colombo
October 24, 2011 Achieving another remarkable milestone in Sri Lanka - Russia diplomatic relations, Ukraine's second largest air carrier, AeroSvit Airlines commenced its direct flight operations from Kiev to Colombo, with effect from October 23rd. Read more |
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Sri Lanka eAIP CD-ROM Launched
October 17, 2011 A ceremony to officially launch the electronic version of (CD-ROM) Sri Lanka Aeronautical Information Publication (eAIP) was held on 17th October 2011 at the CIP lounge of the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake under the patronage of Mr. Prasanna Wickramasuriya - The Chairman, Airport & Aviation Services (S.L) Ltd.Read more |
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Vietnam President arrives in SL
October 14, 2011 Vietnam President Truong Tan Sang arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday on a three day visit.Read more |
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A group of foreign embassy diplomats visited HIA
October 06, 2011 A group of foreign embassy diplomats visited HIA on 06th October 2011. They were warmly welcomed by Mr.Prasanna Wickramasuriya Chairman of Airport & Aviation Services and the board of directors.Read more |
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Hon. Minister Piyankara Jayaratne visits to Rathmalana Airport
September 22, 2011 Hon. Minister of Civil Aviation Piyankara Jayaratne paid a visit to Rathmalana Airport on 22nd September 2011 to see the progress of the city airport concept.Read more |
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Visit of the representatives of SriLanka Freight Forwarders Association to HIA
September 07, 2011 Chairman Mr.Prasanna Wickramasuriya invited the SriLanka Freight Forwarders Association to visit the on going construction work of Hambantota International Airport.Read more |
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Maldives President H.E. Mohamed Nasheed arrived to Sri Lanka
August 17, 2011 Republic of Maldives President H.E. Mohamed Nasheed who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday(16) on an official visit was welcomed by External Affairs Minister Prof.G.L. Peiris at the Bandaranaike International Airport.Read more |
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New Buddha statue unveiled at Bandaranaike International Airport
August 08, 2011 President Mahinda Rajapaksa, on 08th August 2011 unveiled the Buddha statue located in the Transit area at the Bandaranaike International Airport and performed the first flower and oil lamp offering to the Buddha statue.Read more |
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Hon Minister of Civil Aviation Mr.Piyankara Jayaratne made a visit to BIA
July 26, 2011 Hon Minister of Civil Aviation Mr.Piyankara Jayaratne made a visit to Bandaranaike International airport on 26th July 2011. Read more |
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PROMOTION OF "AIRPORT EXPRESS" LUXURY TRAIN
June 25, 2011 Taking one step further in promoting tourism in Sri Lanka, Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited (AASL) is making arrangements to offer the use of the "Airport Express" Luxury Train to other destinations in the country, which is now operating between BIA and Colombo Secretariat Station daily, providing transport to passengers arriving and departing through BIA. Read more |
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New terminal opened at Bandaranaike International Airport
May 28, 2011 Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa inaugurated the new passenger terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport recently. Read more |
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"Wesak Suwa Dansala" For Poor and Needy
May 25, 2011 A medical camp was organised in view of the wesak festival and Sambudda Jayanthi, in Polwatte Tempel, Pannipitiya recently. Read more |
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President unveiled Samadhi Buddha statue at BIA
May 30, 2011 President Mahinda Rajapaksa unveiled the Samadhi Buddha statue erected at the Katunayake International Airport premises parallel to the Sambuddhathva Jayanthi commemoration on 29th may 2011. Read more |
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Foundation stone for Mattala airport passenger terminal lays today
April 25, 2011 The foundation stone for the construction of the main passenger terminal building at the Mattala airport will be laid by Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa today. Read more |
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President returns with Hair Relics of Buddha
April 21, 2011 President Mahinda Rajapaksa returned to the country after a successful three day official visit to Bangladesh with the Sacred Hair Relics of the Buddha donated by Bangladesh. Read more |
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Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Celebrates the dawn of New Year
April 15, 2011 The Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawned on 14th April, 2011 at 1.01 p.m.. The dawning of the New Year takes place at a significant time when Sri Lanka, The Wonder of Asia, has launched a Major tourism drive through the "Visit Sri Lanka 2011" programme. Read more |
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FESTIVAL CONDUCTED AT DEPARTURE/TRANSIT AREA
April 04, 2011 After successful completion of the Shopping Festival, the raffle draw was held on 18th January 2011 and five winners were selected for the five grand prizes offered under the Shopping Festival Raffle Draw. The ceremony for distribution of prizes of the raffle draw was held on 23rd March 2011 BIA and Mr. Prasanna Wickramasuriya, Chairman, AASL.. Read more |
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AASL signs an MOU with SriLankan Airlines
March 31, 2011 Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., Mr. Prasanna J. Wicramasuriya and the Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines Limited Mr. Manoj Gunawardena signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).. Read more |
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AASL CHAIRMAN INAUGURATES THE "DIPLOMA IN AVIATION"
March 15, 2011 AASL Chairman, Mr. Prasanna J Wickramasuriya was the Chief Guest at the simple and elegent inauguration ceremony of the "Diploma in Aviation" on 11th March 2011 at the Civil Aviation Training Centre. Read more |
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Construction of access roads to the Airport has now begun
March 14, 2011 The Second International Airport at Hambantota is a pledge given in the Mahinda Chinthana Extended Version. This dream is now becoming a reality. At the same time the rebuilding of 13 domestic airports within the country has commenced. All these activities come under the mega development programme. Read more |
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A Sapling of the Anuradhapura Sri Maha Bodhiya was gifted
February 18, 2011 A Sapling of the Anuradhapura Sri Maha Bodhiya was gifted to the Mahabodhi Sangamaya by H.E. The President on 14th February 2011 at the Temple Trees which was flown to Buddhagaya on 16th February 2011 under the patronage of most Ven. Walamitiyawe Kusaladhamma Nayaka Thero. Read more |
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Temporary closure of the Sri Lanka - Canada Friendship road leading to the Airport
February 11, 2011 The Sri Lanka - Canada Friendship road which is the main road to the Bandaranaike International Airport will be temporary closed due to maintenance work carried out to the railway lines. The road will be closed from 8.00 p.m. 12th Feb 2011 to 6.00 a.m. 13th Feb 2011. Read more |
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DEYATA KIRULA EXHIBITION - BUTTALA
February 07, 2011 The Deyata Kirula exhibition was declared open in Buttala concurrent to the country's 63rd Independence Day celebrations by his Excellency the President of Sri Lanka, Honorable Mahinda Rajapaksa. Read more |
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AASL Strategic Planning session
January 22, 2011 The brain Storming session for our Company's strategic Planning for the time horizon of 2011-2015 was held up in Cinnamon Grand, Colombo on 16-17 of January, 2011. Read more |
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Sixth Baggage Handling System at BIA
January 21, 2011 The sixth baggage conveyor belt system and the new building at the Bandaranaike International Airport was declared open today by the Minister of Civil Aviation Priyankara Jayarathne. Read more |
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BIA SHOPPING FESTIVAL LUCKY DRAW HELD
January 20, 2011 THE lucky draw for the first-ever Airport Shopping Festival, held at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), was conducted on 18th January 2011. Read more |
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Chairman of AASL donated Rs. 1 million for Flood Relief efforts
January 15, 2011 Chairman of Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited, Mr. Prasanna Wickramasuriya granted a cheque for Rs. 1 Million as a donation for the flood relief efforts.. Read more |
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Indian flood relief lands
January 15, 2011 A Plane load of flood relief sent by the Indian government was handed over to Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa by Indian High Commissioner Ashok Kantha at the airport yesterday. Read more |
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Diploma in Aviation programme in year 2011
January 13, 2011 The Civil Aviation Training Centre, is pleased to announce the commencement of the "Diploma in Aviation" programme in year 2011. This is your opportunity to be a leader among the next generation of professionals of the world's most fascinating industry. Read more |
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AASL was awarded the Bronze Medal in the Annual Report Awards competition for 2010
January 12, 2011 AASL was awarded the third place (Bronze Medal) in the Annual Report Awards competition for 2010 for the service sector competing private sector as well. Read more |
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AASL officially started work for the New year 2011
January 03, 2011 Official New Year celebration held at arrival Belt No 05 at BIA with heading of the Chairman Mr. Prasanna J. Wickramasuriya along with the Mr. Kamal S. Ratwatte - Vice Chairman and Mr. Yohan Jayaratne - Executive Director of Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd, Directors, Head of the Divisions and many other employees. Read more |
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BIA Christmas carols
December 22, 2010 The annual Christmas programme was celebrated on the 17th of December 2010 at the Full Moon Garden Hotel. Read more |
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Free call facility opened at BIA
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'Uruwarige ettas' visit BIA
December 17, 2010 A team of 'Uruwarige ettas' (one of indigenous people of Sri Lanka), had a visit to Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday (16-12-2010).Read more |
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Newly Appointed Minister visit BIA
December 14, 2010 Hon. Piyankara Jayaratne who was appointed as the new Minister of Civil Aviation Services visited Bandaranaike International Airport for the first time after assuming duties.Read more |
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Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith Arrives In SL
November 27, 2010 Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith returned to Sri Lanka today (27) and was greeted by Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne up on his arrival.Read more |
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“PLAYPORT” - New kids play area at BIA Colombo
November 23, 2010 The overall experience and ambience at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Colombo achieved yet another milestone with passenger needs getting another boost with the opening of a PLAYPORT a kids play area facility.Read more |
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A ceremony to felicitate H.E the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his inauguration into a second term
November 22, 2010 A ceremony to felicitate H.E the President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his inauguration into a second term was held at the VIP Lounge of Bandaranaike International Airport under the patronage of Mr. Prasanna J Wickramasuriya - Chairman, Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd.Read more |
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Sri Lanka President sworn-in for a second term
November 19, 2010 Following his overwhelming victory at the Presidential elections in January Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa commenced his second term in office this morning by taking oaths at an auspices time amid the blessings from the religious leaders of all faiths.Read more |
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Magampura Mahinda Rajapaksa International Port commissioned by Hon President - Turning a new chapter in the country’s development
November 18, 2010 Turning a new chapter in the country’s development, the first stage of the Magampura Port was commissioned by President Mahinda Rajapaksa today with the arrival of a vessel "Jetliner" followed by a sailing ship and a cargo ship, amidst chanting of Pirith by 254 members of the Maha Sangha who will be on board the vessel the "Jetliner".Read more |
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President inaugurates felicitation week
November 15, 2010 President Mahinda Rajapaksa inaugurated the countrywide celebrations by planting a sapling at the President’s House this morning at the auspicious time of 10.07 am.Read more |
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Ceremony was held to felicitate the support given to amend the New Aviation Bill
November 03, 2010 A ceremony to felicitate HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Hon Deputy Ministers Dayasritha Tissera, Rohitha Abeygunawardena and Sarath Kumara Gunaratne took place on November 03, 2010 at the Auditorium of the Security Division at BIA, Katunayake. Read more |
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Airport & Aviation Security Services Celebrates 30 years in Service
November 01, 2010 It is with great pleasure that AASL announce the 30th Anniversary of The Airport & Aviation Security Services. To commemorate this milestone, a function was organized by the security Services headed by the Mr Prasanna J Wickramasuriya, Chairman, Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. Read more |
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AASL Wins Mercantile Hockey Championship
November 01, 2010 Airport and Aviation Services Sports club wins Mercantile Athletics, Basketball and now Hockey continuing its winning spree in Mercantile Sports, Our Sports Club beats John Keells by 1 goal to Nil in the finals of the Mercantile Hockey sevens conducted by the Mercantile Hockey Association on October 31, 2010 at the Tamil Union Club Grounds , Colombo 8. Read more |
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AASL Wins the mercantile services Basketball Association Semi-League 'D' Division championships
October 26, 2010 Airport & Aviation Services Sports Club continuing its success in mercantile sporting events won the mercantile services Basketball Association Semi-League 'D' Division championships. Read more |
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HIA Work in progress
October 25, 2010 Ports and Aviation Deputy Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardene on an observation tour, visited the Mattala International Airport and the Hambantota Sea Port. Ministry Secretary Ranjith de Silva, Airport and Aviation Services Ltd Chairman Prasanna Wickramasooriya, Vice Chairman Kamal Ratwatte.Read more |
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Briefing on the new Civil Aviation Act
October 21, 2010 A meeting was held at the Bandaranaike International Airport to educate the employees of Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd about the new Civil Aviation Act which was recently approved by the parliament.Read more |
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International Air Traffic Controllers Day
October 20, 2010 A program was organised at the Civil Aviation Training Centre at Ratmalana to commemorate the “International Air Traffic Controllers Day” under the patronage of Mr Prasanna J Wickramasuriya, Chairman, Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd.Read more |
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SpiceJet begins operations at BIA
October 11, 2010 India’s low cost carrier SpiceJet began flight to BIA on the 9th of October 2010, which is their second international operation. The operation was initiated with the completion of five years in operation, which moved the airline into the eligible list to fly international.Read more |
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The 16th World Route Development Forum
September 16, 2010 Chairman, Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. Mr Prasanna J Wickramasuriya left the country to attend the 16th World Route Development Forum hoasted at Vancouver, Canada between 19th September 2010 to 21st September 2010..Read more |
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AASL winner of Mercantile Athletic Championship
September 15, 2010 Airport & Aviation Sports Club emerged victorious in the recently concluded Mercantile Athletic Championships winning both the Novices and Veterans Championships .Read more |
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Investors shown the Hambantota Airport Development
September 09, 2010 At the briefing event held for the investor community on 9th September 2010 to educate them on the numerous investment opportunities coming up in the Southern Province consequent to the development of the Hambantota Port and International Airport, Mr Prasanna J Wickramasuriya, Chairman, Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., presented the development plan of the Hambantota International Airport.Read more | |
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AASL received the ISO 9001:2008
August 13, 2010 It is with pleasure that we announce Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited received the ISO 9001:2008.Read more | |
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AASL received the Merit Award in Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Award
August 13, 2010 It is with pleasure that we announce Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited received the Merit Award in Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Award – 2010.Read more | |
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Automated vehicle entry system
July 12, 2010 Automated vehicle entry system at the BIA terminal car park was declared open by Mr. Prasanna J. Wickramasuriya - Chairman along with the Mr. Kamal S. Ratwatte - Vice Chairman of Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd.Read more | |