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Double Sunrise: History's Longest Ever Commercial Air Service

The unique post-War commercial passenger flights were airborne longer than any other either before or since.

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What Happened To Former Sri Lankan Carrier Air Ceylon?

A brief look at the 32-year history of SriLankan Airlines' predecessor.

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Rat Grounds SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330 For 3 Days

The Airbus A330-300 has remained on the ground since it returned to Sri Lanka on a flight from Pakistan.

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SriLankan Airlines Eyes Middle Eastern Takeover Following Profit Report

SriLankan Airlines could emerge as an attractive takeover candidate for Gulf-based carriers.

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India’s Alliance Air To Fly Its ATR Daily To Jaffna, Sri Lanka

The carrier resumed four weekly flights to Jaffna in December 2022.

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Sri Lanka Interested In Having More Alliance Air Flights From India

The airline already flies to Jaffna in North Sri Lanka.

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SriLankan Airlines' All-Airbus Fleet In 2023

The carrier also has orders for further Airbus jets.

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Air Seychelles Will Launch Twice Weekly A320neo Flights To Sri Lanka

Air Seychelles will start with a twice-weekly service and hopes to add more connections through a partnership with SriLankan Airlines.

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Sri Lanka Guarantees Safety & Freedom Of Russian Aircraft

The country's transport minister said that he would not arrest any Russian aircraft.

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SriLankan Airlines Eyes Resumption Of Colombo-Visakhapatnam Flights

The airline looks to restart service after its global restructuring plan was released

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FitsAir Launches Flight Between Colombo And Chennai

Sri Lanka's only private carrier has significant plans for South India.

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SriLankan Airlines Has Defaulted On Government Bonds Worth $175 Million

The carrier previously sought to defer its payments for December and June, though canceled the bondholder's meeting in January without reason.

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SriLankan Airlines Hopes To Boost Tourism With Fam Trips

The airline plans more of such throughout this year.

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Emirates’ Colombo Flights Go Double Daily From December

The UAE giant will add a second daily nonstop flight with the 777-300ER.

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SriLankan Airlines Excited About Reinstating Full China Network

Simple Flying spoke with SriLankan Airlines’ chairman about the airline’s focus points.

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SriLankan Airlines Wins Global Sustainability Award For Upcycling Program

The airline beat another 118 entries in the socioeconomic sustainability category of the SMBR Global Aviation Awards.

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Sri Lankan Startup FitsAir Begins Flights To Dubai

The new low-cost carrier is already establishing itself in critical, competitive markets.

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Airline Startup Of The Week: Sri Lanka's Private FitsAir

The airline is the first privately-owned carrier in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka To Push Ahead With National Airline Privatization

Parts of SriLankan Airlines’ catering and ground handling operations may soon be up for sale.

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