Sri Lanka Airports

**ejanson65** · 14-08-2018, 06:00 AM

Originally posted by Aaqib

As expected! The Japs will be insane if they want to invest more in Lanka! Its guaranteed that their investments would be siphoned into some idiots pocket as commission!

Exactly - all these projects are about the side deals and kickbacks to your Corrupt Politicians.

They just want their payoff - they don't care if anything actually gets built.

Bottom line - no terminal of any kind anytime soon!

**88gee** · 19-08-2018, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by Aaqib

As expected! The Japs will be insane if they want to invest more in Lanka! Its guaranteed that their investments would be siphoned into some idiots pocket as commission!

lol whts going on with those buggers. JICA is on of the most trustworthy fellas they have done so many projects in sri lanka , i dnt knw abt the financial side but i say they r trustworthy.... dman .

**Serendib** · 29-08-2018, 06:36 PM

Three ministries are seeking Cabinet approval to upgrade the Palaly Airport to the level of a regional airport and operate flights to South Indian cities by the end of this year, a senior cabinet minister said yesterday.

- Sunday Times

**Randy** · 30-08-2018, 06:35 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Three ministries are seeking Cabinet approval to upgrade the Palaly Airport to the level of a regional airport and operate flights to South Indian cities by the end of this year, a senior cabinet minister said yesterday.

- Sunday Times

This is controversial. Why only south Indian cities? Does any airlines choose this route than Katunayake BIA. Interesting! and don't know how this will affect to National Security. However TNA demanded this. So cabinet will give approval. After this step they will definitely ask to remove Airforce base too.

**Aaqib** · 30-08-2018, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by Serendib

Three ministries are seeking Cabinet approval to upgrade the Palaly Airport to the level of a regional airport and operate flights to South Indian cities by the end of this year, a senior cabinet minister said yesterday.

- Sunday Times

If that’s the case, then les hope to see SpiceJet’s Q400 and Indigo/Air India’s ATR’s at JAF soon

I do hope this doesn’t end up like Maldivian’s plan to fly to RML from MLE which never materialized simply because AASL and Srilanka Customs weren’t ready at RML to facilitate international flights

**Speedbird** · 30-08-2018, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by Randy

This is controversial. Why only south Indian cities? Does any airlines choose this route than Katunayake BIA. Interesting! and don't know how this will affect to National Security. However TNA demanded this. So cabinet will give approval. After this step they will definitely ask to remove Airforce base too.

Why this is controversial? This airport has been operation before the northern civil war and what is the issue on National Security?

Some clown build an airport in deep south in a middle of a jungle and that's ok?

**Speedbird** · 30-08-2018, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by Aaqib

If that’s the case, then les hope to see SpiceJet’s Q400 and Indigo/Air India’s ATR’s at JAF soon

I do hope this doesn’t end up like Maldivian’s plan to fly to RML from MLE which never materialized simply because AASL and Srilanka Customs weren’t ready at RML to facilitate international flights

it is not "ready" they did not want RML to compete against CMB...a "union" thing

**Serendib** · 03-09-2018, 06:48 PM

Sri Lanka mulls cutting excessive airport fees to boost tourism

Sri Lanka is reviewing how to reduce airport fees to make the country more competitive with the rest of Asia and make the country more attractive to tourists Sri Lanka's tourism minister said.

| EconomyNext

https://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_mulls_cutting_excessive_airport_fees_to_boost_tourism-3-11751.html

**kennny15** · 03-09-2018, 10:32 PM

Bandaranaike International Airport

https://www.facebook.com/welcometoBandaranaikeInternationalAirport/posts/1971010823147765

Etihad A-380 flight landed at BIA (Bandaranaike International Airport) An Etihad Airways flight, EY451 traveling from Sydney to Abu Dhabi made a landing at BIA (Bandaranaike International Airport),...

An Etihad Airways flight, EY451 traveling from Sydney to Abu Dhabi made a landing at BIA (Bandaranaike International Airport), Katunayake for refueling and crew exchange on Wednesday, 17th at 10.00 p.m. (22.00 hrs) and departed at 11.48 p.m. (23.48 hrs) on the same night. At that time, 354 passengers were on board.
A-380 operations for commercial, technical and other purposes can now be facilitated at BIA after the upgrading of the aerodrome system which took place during the Runway Project successfully completed in 2017.

**Haleef** · 04-09-2018, 01:57 AM

Originally posted by kennny15

https://www.facebook.com/welcometoBa...71010823147765

An Etihad Airways flight, EY451 traveling from Sydney to Abu Dhabi made a landing at BIA (Bandaranaike International Airport), Katunayake for refueling and crew exchange on Wednesday, 17th at 10.00 p.m. (22.00 hrs) and departed at 11.48 p.m. (23.48 hrs) on the same night. At that time, 354 passengers were on board.
A-380 operations for commercial, technical and other purposes can now be facilitated at BIA after the upgrading of the aerodrome system which took place during the Runway Project successfully completed in 2017.

Old news.

**anthonylk** · 10-09-2018, 07:36 AM

New Runway for Velana International Airport MALE

Male International airport is getting a new runway with Chinese assistance.

This came into light when recently when an Air India flight mistakenly landed on the runway being constructed.

So what is our government still doing about the BIA ? There is only "talk" of the new terminal now for years. Nothing seems to be happening.

Also a new 2 km bridge connecting Male Airport & Male city has been constructed also with Chinese assistance.

New runway construction begins at Maldives international airport - Maldives Independent

https://maldivesindependent.com/business/new-runway-construction-begins-at-maldives-international-airport-136515

The 80mm AC25 asphalt concrete surface is expected to be completed within a month, according to the state-owned Maldives Airports Company Ltd.

**banuthev** · 10-09-2018, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by anthonylk

Male International airport is getting a new runway with Chinese assistance.

This came into light when recently when an Air India flight mistakenly landed on the runway being constructed.

So what is our government still doing about the BIA ? There is only "talk" of the new terminal now for years. Nothing seems to be happening.

Also a new 2 km bridge connecting Male Airport & Male city has been constructed also with Chinese assistance.

https://maldivesindependent.com/busi...airport-136515

Any possibility CMB can have a second runway parallel to the current runway ?

**ULA340** · 10-09-2018, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by anthonylk

Male International airport is getting a new runway with Chinese assistance.

This came into light when recently when an Air India flight mistakenly landed on the runway being constructed.

So what is our government still doing about the BIA ? There is only "talk" of the new terminal now for years. Nothing seems to be happening.

Also a new 2 km bridge connecting Male Airport & Male city has been constructed also with Chinese assistance.

https://maldivesindependent.com/busi...airport-136515

Maldives is building a new runway adjusting to the existing runway and the existing runway will be converted into a taxiway this will increase the runway capacity and eventually the airport capacity. Also they are constructing a new terminal to accommodate the increasing the demand with 6 aerobridges. I saw this few weeks back at the airport.

**Sidekicker** · 11-09-2018, 03:06 AM

Anyone have any up to date pictures or video of the new aprons at BIA?

**banuthev** · 11-09-2018, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by Sidekicker

Anyone have any up to date pictures or video of the new aprons at BIA?

I was speaking to one of the BIA staff about the new apron. He said that the ground is still being digged. When is the completion date of new apron?

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