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2023-05-22 | Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka (AASL) has fulfilled the requirements of the aviation security systems at Sri Lanka Airports to meet the standards of the Universal Security Audit Programme-Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP - CMA). Read more>> |
2023-04-28 | AASL Celebrated the Sinhala and Tamil New Year AASL Bak Maha Ulela. Read more>> |
2023-03-26 | Singapore Airlines Launches B 787 10 Aircraft between Colombo and Singapore Read more>> |
2023-03-23 | Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of AASL Read more>> |
2023-03-23 | Brainchamps Awards Giveaway 2022 Read more>> |
2023-03-18 | MRIA celebrates its 10th Anniversary today Read more>> |
2023-03-10 | Happy to Welcome the First Group of Tourists from Shanghai on China Eastern Airlines after the Relaxation of Outbound Travel. Read more>> |
2023-03-06 | International Tourist Arrivals through the Exotic Gateway, MRIA Read more>> |
2023-03-01 | SriLankan Airlines to Take to China’s Skies Again Read more>> |
2023-02-16 | The Minister of Ports, Shipping & Aviation visited the Colombo International Airport - Ratmalana & Sri Lanka Airport & Aviation Academy (SLAAA) Read more>> |
2023-02-04 | AASL 75th Independence Day Celebrations Read more>> |
2023-01-27 | Uzbekistan Airways Resumes Operations Between Mattala – Uzbekistan Read more>> |
2023-01-17 | Aiding the Visually Impaired, Donating White Canes to the Sri Lanka Welfare Society for the Blind Read more>> |
2023-01-03 | AASL Strategy to Increase Air Cargo Handling Capacities at Bandaranaike International Airport Read more>> |
2023-01-03 | The "New Arrival Electronic Shopping Mall" at BIA Declared Open for New Passenger Experiences at BIA. Read more>> |
2023-01-02 | Online Filling of the Arrival Cards (for Foreigners) and Departure Cards (for Sri Lankans) Read more>> |
2022-12-29 | Scheduled Charter Flight Operations of Red Wings Airlines to Mattala, Sri Lanka Read more>> |
2022-12-19 | Hemas Surgicals and Diagnostics (Pvt) Ltd Donates an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to BIA Read more>> |
2022-12-12 | Alliance Air Resumes Scheduled Operations Between Jaffna - Chennai Read more>> |
2022-12-08 | Connecting Jaffna & Chennai Read more>> |
2022-11-23 | AASL Corporate Strategy for 2023 – 2025 Read more>> |
2022-11-11 | BIA Contingency Exercise - 2022 Read more>> |
2022-11-10 | Swiss International Airlines Resumes Its Winter Flights to Colombo Read more>> |
2022-11-04 | Air France Resumes Operations Between Colombo – Paris Read more>> |
2022-11-03 | Russia's Azur Air Resumes Flights to Sri Lanka Read more>> |
2022-10-25 | Airport Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) Donates Rs 4.3 Million to Maharagama Apeksha Cancer Hospital Read more>> |
2022-10-10 | Aeroflot-Russian Airlines Resumed Flight Operations Colombo From Moscow Read more>> |
2022-10-01 | World Children’s Day 2022 Read more>> |
2022-08-18 | Bandaranaike International Airport Launched ‘GOLD ROUTE - The Premium Airport Experience’ For The High-End Passengers Read more>> |
2022-06-25 | Minister of Ports, Shipping & Aviation Visited the Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana (CIAR) Read more>> |
2022-06-18 | A Ministerial Delegation Visited Jaffna International Airport (JIA) Read more>> |
2022-05-05 | THAI Smile Airways launches direct flights between Colombo and Bangkok Read more>> |
2022-04-22 | Bandaranaike International Airport introduces the international chain SPAR Sri Lanka Read more>> |
2022-03-27 | Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana Re-commenced Scheduled International Regional Flight Operations After Five Decades Read more>> |
2022-03-10 | Re-commencing Scheduled International Regional Flight Operations After Five Decades from Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana. Read more>> |
2022-03-09 | Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Expands its Ever-Growing Network to South Asia with the Launch of a New Route to Mattala, Sri Lanka Read more>> |
2022-03-01 | BIA Received Explosive Trace Detectors from the Government of Australia. Read more>> |
2022-03-01 | Exemption of Pre-Departure COVID-19 testing (PCR/ Rapid Antigen Test) of Fully Vaccinated Travellers arriving in Sri Lanka Read more>> |
2022-02-28 | 84th Anniversary Event at Colombo International Airport- Ratmalana Read more>> |
2022-02-25 | Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Achieves ACI Airport Health Accreditation for the 2nd Consecutive Year for 2022 – 2023 Read more>> |
2022-02-24 | Qatar Airways Re-established Pre-pandemic Levels of Service to Sri Lanka with the Fifth Daily Flight to Colombo. Read more>> |
2022-02-22 | No Rapid PCR Test Required for the Passengers Traveling to the UAE Read more>> |
2022-02-14 | “Love is in the Air" Valentine’s Day Promotion at CIAR. Read more>> |
2022-02-11 | Airport Facilitation Committee Meeting Read more>> |
2022-02-09 | Uzbekistan Airways commenced charter operations to MRIA Read more>> |
2022-02-04 | 74th Independence Day Celebrations at BIA. Read more>> |
2022-01-10 | Diploma Awards at Sri Lanka Airport & Aviation Academy Read more>> |
2022-01-08 | Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) sets up 24/7 vaccination centre at BIA. Read more>> |
2022-01-03 | A new beginning in 2022 Read more>> |
2021-12-31 | "ආසියානු තරු පලස" - 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮 Read more>> |
2021-12-13 | Brainchamps Awards Giveaway 2021 Read more>> |
2021-12-08 | LOT Polish Airlines resumed its flight operations to BIA Read more>> |
2021-12-01 | Air Astana commenced scheduled flight operations to BIA Read more>> |
2021-11-25 | Opening of the New Apron Area Development Project at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Read more>> |
2021-11-19 | Vistara Airlines Resumes Flight Operations Between New Delhi and Colombo Read more>> |
2021-11-10 | “Engrave Your Memories at a Unique Location” Airport Giveaway Read more>> |
2021-11-05 | Swiss International Airlines Resumes Its Winter Flight Schedule to Colombo Read more>> |
2021-11-05 | Air France launches direct flights between Colombo and Paris, Charles de Gaulle from 5 November 2021. Read more>> |
2021-10-26 | AASL Introduces an Online Health Declaration System to Ease the Passenger Handling Process at BIA. Read more>> |
2021-10-25 | “International Day of the Air Traffic Controllers” celebrated at AASL. Read more>> |
2021-10-20 | India's latest international airport Kushinagar International Airport opens. Read more>> |
2021-10-09 | Taking Commercial Domestic Aviation to New Heights. Read more>> |
2021-09-17 | Air France to Commence Direct Flights to Colombo Read more>> |
2021-09-10 | IndiGo Resumes Flights to CMB Read more>> |
2021-08-14 | Rapid PCR Test Facility is Now Available at BIA Read more>> |
2021-08-04 | CATC Rebranded as Sri Lanka Airport & Aviation Academy. Read more>> |
2021-07-15 | New “Emigration Hall” at Departure Passenger Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Read more>> |
2021-07-15 | Taking Commercial Domestic Aviation to New Heights. Read more>> |
2021-07-15 | Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited goes live with ERP Phase 1. Read more>> |
2021-07-14 | Meeting on Digitalization Processes of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka. Read more>> |
2021-07-13 | Ministers Visit to BIA Terminal 2 Construction Site. Read more>> |
2021-07-01 | Batticaloa International Airport to be Developed to Support the Domestic Aviation Industry. Read more>> |
2021-06-30 | Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) Achieves ACI Airport Health Accreditation. Read more>> |
2021-06-30 | Restriction on Inbound Passengers. Read more>> |
2021-06-28 | Restriction on Inbound Passengers from Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Read more>> |
2021-06-05 | AASL Celebrated World Environment Day 2021 Read more>> |
2021-06-03 | AASL Chairman’s Visit to New Emigration Area Expansion at BIA Terminal 01 Read more>> |
2021-05-31 | Restriction on Inbound Passengers from Vietnam Read more>> |
2021-05-26 | Permission for inbound passengers with effect from 0000hrs, 1st June 2021 Read more>> |
2021-05-26 | Sri Lanka Received 500,000 Doses of the Sinopharm Vaccine Read more>> |
2021-05-24 | Airport and Aviation Services donated Rs. 10 Million to support the COVID-19 pandemic treatment process of the government Read more>> |
2021-05-19 | Restriction on Inbound Commercial Passenger Flights Read more>> |
2021-05-15 | State Minister's Visit to BIA Terminal 2 Construction Site Read more>> |
2021-05-13 | Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccination Program for Airport Staff Read more>> |
2021-05-10 | BIA Terminal 2 Development Project (Phase II, Stage 2) Progressing to Meet the Post COVID-19 Tourism and Aviation Growth Read more>> |
2021-04-10 | Soorya Avrudu Kirula -2021 Read more>> |
2021-04-08 | Inside of BIA goes live on Google Indoor Maps! Read more>> |
2021-03-31 | Sri Lanka received 600,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine from the Chinese Government under the China’s “ Build the Great Wall of Vaccines” initiative. Read more>> |
2021-03-08 | Japan Extends Assistance to AASL Read more>> |
2021-02-26 | The Chinese Embassy donates vital equipment and supplies to Sri Lanka Airports Read more>> |
2021-02-24 | BIA unveils the new look of "Araliya Lounge" that offers relaxing, refreshing, and comfortable waiting for business class passengers. Read more>> |
2021-02-23 | A Warm Welcome to the Prime Minister of Pakistan at BIA Read more>> |
2021-02-17 | AASL begins COVID-19 vaccination program for staff Read more>> |
2021-01-25 | Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Import Cargo Terminal Building At BIA-Stage I Read more>> |
2021-01-13 | Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) accredited by Airports Council International (ACI) Read more>> |
2021-01-04 | BIA Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory Completed 100,000 PCR Tests in Five Months. Read more>> |
2021-01-01 | A new beginning in 2021 Read more>> |
2020-12-16 | BIA Terminal 2 Construction is Progressing in the Challenging Business Environment. Read more>> |
2020-11-30 | BIA Equipped with the State of the Art Security Technologies and Measures Read more>> |
2020-11-26 | Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) equipped with new advanced PCR-Testing machines (an RNA/DNA extractor and two light cyclers) and 39,000 COVID RT-PCR test kits. Read more>> |
2020-11-19 | Vision of Prosperity Towards a Reality - BIA Terminal 2 Construction Project Begins Read more>> |
2020-10-23 | Addressing the Operational Concerns of the Staff at CIAR Read more>> |
2020-09-19 | Chairman’s Preliminary Meeting Prior to Kick Off the New Terminal Construction and Associated Works and BIADP Phase II Stage 2 Read more>> |
2020-09-18 | Familiarization Visit Organized for the Children of AASL Employes to Colombo Port City Read more>> |
2020-09-18 | AASL Badminton Tournament 2020 Successfully Concluded Read more>> |
2020-09-17 | Great Customer Service starts with Happy Employees Read more>> |
2020-09-08 | Airport and Aviation Services (SL) Ltd Obtained the Certification as the Aviation Security Service Provider at Civil Airports in Sri Lanka and Issuance of the License. Read more>> |
2020-09-07 | State Minister of Civil Aviation and Export Zone Development Visits the Air Cargo Terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Read more>> |
2020-08-31 | State Minister of Civil Aviation and Export Development Visits Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana Read more>> |
2020-08-30 | Mattala to be Restored as Tourist, Export Oriented Airport Read more>> |
2020-08-26 | Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited (AASL) Conducts Aviation Education Programs Read more>> |
2020-08-25 | State Minister of Aviation Made an Inspection Visit to BIA Terminal 2 Project Read more>> |
2020-08-24 | Renewed Hopes to MRIA Read more>> |
2020-08-14 | Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited Welcomes the New Cabinet Minister and State Minister Read more>> |
2020-08-11 | Welcoming of Trainee Air Traffic Controllers Read more>> |
2020-08-06 | Filed visit to Inspect the Progress of the ‘Package B-Remote Apron and Taxiways Under BIADP Phase 11 Stage 2 Project’ Read more>> |
2020-07-31 | Vision of Prosperity Towards a Reality Read more>> |
2020-07-30 | AASL Conducted A Public Vehicle Auction Read more>> |
2020-07-24 | Gigantic Auction Sale Of 51 Nos. Used Diesel & Petrol Motor Vehicles Read more>> |
2020-07-20 | Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Strengthens the Baggage Security Screening Facilities with the Latest Technology Read more>> |
2020-07-13 | AASL gears up to start the ‘BIA Terminal 2 Project’ Read more>> |
2020-07-10 | Joint Meeting on the Future Operational Plans of the Sri Lanka Airports Read more>> |
2020-07-09 | New PCR Testing Laboratory at BIA Handed Over to the Sri Lanka Health Authorities: Capacity to Conduct 500 Tests Daily Read more>> |
2020-06-26 | Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Continues to Facilitate the Repatriation Mission of Bringing Home Sri Lankans Stranded Overseas Fulfilling its National Obligation. Read more>> |
2020-06-22 | Promotions for the Officers at the Aviation Security Services Division (AVSEC) on 17.06.2020 Read more>> |
2020-06-17 | Donation of state-of-the-art health screening equipment to AASL, by IOM for escalating GoSL’s response for the Covid-19 pandemic Read more>> |
2020-06-13 | Two flights arrived at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) Read more>> |
2020-06-06 | Fits Air is recommencing scheduled domestic flight operations to Batticaloa Read more>> |
2020-06-06 | Airline Representatives Visited Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) Read more>> |
2020-05-28 | Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) is Poised to Become a Hub for International Ship Crew Changes Read more>> |
2020-05-27 | Myanmar Airways International Operated a Special Flight to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) to Transfer Sri Lankan Workers to Korea Read more>> |
2020-05-21 | Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited Welcomed Mr. S. Hettiarachchi, the New Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. Read more>> |
2020-05-19 | Airport and Aviation Services Announced Post COVID Strategies - Plans for a Sustainable Recovery Read more>> |
2020-05-15 | BIA Enhances the Passenger Facilitation Amidst COVID -19 Disruptions Read more>> |
2020-05-06 | Chairman- AASL Meets Domestic Airline Operators at Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana Read more>> |
2020-05-06 | Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) Facilitates the Largest First-ever Ship Crew Change in Sri Lanka Read more>> |
2020-05-06 | Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited Presents Proposals for the Development of the Tourism Industry Read more>> |
2020-04-24 | BIA Continues to Facilitate the Arrival of Sri Lankan Students Stranded in Various Countries Read more>> |
2020-04-22 | Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Facilitated the Arrival of Sri Lankan Students Stranded in Pakistan Fulfilling National Obligation Read more>> |
2020-04-21 | The maximum transit time at BIA is not more than 12 hours for a confirmed onward connection Read more>> |
2020-04-21 | Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is Ready to Facilitate the Arrival of Sri Lankans Stranded in India, Pakistan, and Nepal Fulfilling National Obligation Read more>> |
2020-04-20 | Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is ready to Bring Back Sri Lankans Stranded in Various Countries Read more>> |
2020-04-17 | Amidst COVID-19 AASL is Taking Every Possible Measure to Bring Back Sri Lankans Stranded in Various Countries Read more>> |
2020-04-10 | Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. Donates Rs.10 million to the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund Read more>> |
2020-04-04 | Extension of Visas for the Foreigners in Sri Lanka Read more>> |
2020-03-29 | Directive from Dept of Immigration on Suspension of Visas in Sri Lanka due to the COVID -19 Outbreak VIII Read more>> |
2020-03-29 | Extension of Restriction on inbound international commercial passenger flights until 2359hrs on 7th April 2020 Read more>> |
2020-03-26 | BIA Staff Tirelessly fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic Read more>> |
2020-03-24 | Airline continuation plans unti 2359hr on 31st March 2020 (Timings local) Read more>> |
2020-03-23 | ETIHAD AIRWAYS TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND ALL SERVICES TO AND FROM THE UAE FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVE Read more>> |
2020-03-23 | Notice - Suspension of VISA Read more>> |
2020-03-23 | Extension of Restriction on inbound international commercial passenger flights until 2359hrs on 31st March 2020 Read more>> |
2020-03-23 | Notice-Curfew Read more>> |
2020-03-21 | Notice regarding COVID-19 Read more>> |
2020-03-18 | The maximum permitted transit time at BIA Read more>> |
2020-03-18 | Travel banned Countries to Sri Lanka Read more>> |
2020-03-18 | Instructions received from the Dept. of Immigration on the procedure to follow for Visa Extensions Read more>> |
2020-03-17 | Closure of All International Airports in Sri Lanka for Operation of Inward International Commercial Passenger Flights Read more>> |
2020-03-17 | Updated Travel Advisory - Hamad International Airport (HIA) Read more>> |
2020-03-16 | Travel Ban for Passengers from Qatar, Canada or Bahrain Read more>> |
2020-03-16 | Requirement to produce a medical certificate by all visitors to Cyprus, including Sri Lankans Read more>> |
2020-03-15 | Closure of Jaffna International Airport for International Traffic with Immediate Effect for a Period of 2 Weeks Read more>> |
2020-03-14 | Travel Ban for Passengers from France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden and Austria Read more>> |
2020-03-13 | Restriction on Disembarking of passengers arriving from Iran, Italy and South Korea Read more>> |
2020-03-12 | New Agreements Signed for Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Terminal-2 Project Read more>> |
2020-03-12 | Sri Lanka Suspends Visa on Arrival Facility Due to (COVID-19) Read more>> |
2020-03-11 | Enhanced Precautionary Measures Against COVID-19 at Bandaranaike International Airport Read more>> |
2020-03-10 | Full Scale Emergency Exercise at MRIA Read more>> |
2020-03-03 | Airport Facilitation Committee Meeting Read more>> |
2020-03-03 | Big Cleaning Program was Conducted as a Precautionary Measure to Prevent “COVID-19” Read more>> |
2020-02-28 | National Air Transport Facilitation Committee Held Meeting at Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana Read more>> |
2020-02-27 | JIA to be Further Developed Read more>> |
2020-02-27 | India’s GoAir Expands its Reach in South Asia - Introduces New Direct Flights from Colombo to Delhi and Bengaluru Read more>> |
2020-02-25 | Alliance Air to Fly Daily from Jaffna International Airport to Chennai Read more>> |
2020-02-14 | A Warm Welcome at BIA for the President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Read more>> |
2020-02-11 | Diploma Awards 2020 at CATC Read more>> |
2020-02-04 | 72nd Independence Day Celebrations at BIA Read more>> |
2020-02-02 | Commencement of Scheduled Domestic Operations To Jaffna From Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana. Read more>> |
2020-01-30 | Free Shuttle Service at BIA for Passenger Convenience Read more>> |
2020-01-28 | Designated Gate at BIA for Passengers from China. Read more>> |
2020-01-22 | BIA Vigilant on Coronavirus Read more>> |
2020-01-17 | A Familiarization Visit to BIA by Society of Industrial Relations & Entrepreneurship Development, University of Peradeniya Read more>> |
2020-01-16 | His Excellency President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Visits Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Read more>> |
2020-01-14 | New Development Initiatives Underway at BIA Read more>> |
2020-01-09 | New Restaurant Opened for the Airport Users at Bandaraniake International Airport (BIA) Read more>> |
2020-01-07 | AASL Announces the Appointment of New Board of Directors Read more>> |
2020-01-03 | Colombo Airport Ratmalana Towards a New Era Read more>> |
2020-01-01 | New Year Celebrations at AASL Read more>> |
2019-12-31 | Renewed Hopes for MRIA Read more>> |
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