Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says that despite a serious economic crisis, Sri Lanka’s aviation sector is experiencing significant growth. The minister said that Sri Lanka’s aviation sector has earned 22 billion rupees during the period from January to August this year and 10 billion rupees has already been sent to the treasury.
Addressing a press conference held at the Presidential Media Center (PMC) on the theme of ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’, the Minister pointed out that efforts are being made to restructure the national airline, SriLankan Airlines, with a focus on improving its operational and financial performance. and that there is
The Minister further noted that an international consultant has been appointed to facilitate this restructuring process and he is expected to bring expertise and best practices to guide the restructuring efforts.