President Sirisena and Maldives President-elect meet at BIA

Sri Lankan pilot flew with two women in cockpit

In a blatant disregard for aviation rules and ignoring passenger safety, the pilot of a Sri Lankan Airlines flight (No. UL 172) bound for Colombo from Bengaluru International Airport, allegedly allowed two women to accompany him in the cockpit for the entire length of the journey. Passengers on the flight, which took off from BIA around 9.15 pm on Friday, claimed that the two women travelled in the cockpit all through. The passengers, who were worried about their safety, protested. According t

25 Aug, 2012

Fonseka for a common opposition (Audio)

Former army commander Sarath Fonseka has called for a common opposition to fight the government. Fonseka said this at a function attended by UNP MP Karu Jayasuriya, a few other UNP parliamentarians and former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva, Jayasuriya?s media unit said today. He says the common opposition horse which he once rode has been hurt and bandaged but yet he wants to strengthen that horse and take it forward. Fonseka expressed confidence of obtaining the support of some opposition mem

25 Aug, 2012

Ratmalana opens for international flights

The Ratmalana domestic airport has been declared open for small international commercial flights, the Civil Aviation Authority said today. Director General of the?Civil Aviation Authority H.M.C Nimalsiri said that a circular has been sent to airmen informing them that international commercial jets can now land at the Ratmalana airport. ?We declared that it is available for commercial jet operations from 10th August. We have sent a circular to airmen and people have seen it all over the world.

24 Aug, 2012