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New SriLankan Airlines CEO Outlines Survival Strategy Amid Middle East Disruptions and Aging Fleet in Get Real with Mahieash Johnney Interview for Ada Derana
SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Vipul Mishra has outlined the key priorities for the national carrier amid rising fuel costs, geopolitical disruptions and the urgent need for fleet renewal, emphasising financial discipline, operational safety and a unified national aviation policy.
Speaking in an interview on Get Real with Mahieash Johnney, Mishra discussed the challenges facing the airline and its plans to strengthen international connectivity while protecting its financial position.
The interview, featured on Ada Derana News Channel, highlighted the importance of coordinated national support to ensure the long-term sustainability of SriLankan Airlines and strengthen Colombo’s potential as a regional aviation hub.
Full Video 👉 https://youtu.be/Kdxn41LqdNE?si=oy6jwNOD2CFYHsHn
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Civil Aviation Authority (CAASL) Issues Foreign Air Operator Certificate to Ukraine’s Supernova Airlines
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has issued a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) to Ukraine-based Supernova Airlines LLC, authorizing the airline to operate non-scheduled cargo flights to Colombo using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
The certificate was formally presented by Captain Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of Civil Aviation and CEO of CAASL, to Mr. Tinesh Guneshkumaran, Accountable Manager of Supernova Airlines. Representatives of the airline and CAASL officials attended the occasion.
The certification process assessed the airline’s operational, technical and organizational capabilities in accordance with Sri Lankan aviation regulations and applicable International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
The approval marks a step towards enhancing air cargo connectivity between Ukraine and Sri Lanka, potentially supporting international freight operations and the growth of Sri Lanka’s aviation and logistics sectors.
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Hi Wizzwavesien,Hello all,
According to this article by Aviation Voice and Daily FT,Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasingh said that more foreign carriers are preparing to operate flights to Sri Lanka.
https://aviationvoice.lk/sri-lanka-set-to-welcome-more-international-airlines-this-winter-says-deputy-tourism-minister/
https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Middle-East-crisis-forces-Sri-Lanka-to-downgrade-2026-tourism-targets/44-794448
Supernova airlines is a cargo charter airline that is located in Ukraine that operates a single Boeing 737-800F, registered as UR-NPA. I heard that WeAir will be entering Sri lanka's cargo space soon using a foreign air certificate from Ukraine, could this possibly be the aircraft that will be leased to WeAir? or is this a seperate entry entirely? Please correct me if I am wrong!
Also, it is suprising to see S7 airlines considering operations as well, they have A320/A321 aircraft, all their A321Neos are grounded, which leaves for their A321s and A320s and A320NEOS being only operational. Any more info on this?
Is it true based on that this SWISS will be starting flights to SL? or is it Edeilweiss? for CIS carriers, Aeroflot, Uzbekistan Airlines, Air Astana and Azerbaijan airlines come to mind, and "Airlines from Poland", probably refer to either Enter Air or Smartwings, sadly no update on LOT for this year.
Thanks!
​According to a recent post, Supernova Airlines has received its Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) from CAASL. Do you have any updates on how this cargo flight will operate, or whether the aircraft will be wet-leased to WEAIR?​
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