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Sri Lanka

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The aviation sector in Sri Lanka is set for expansion after the cessation of the country’s long-running civil war. Foreign investment in the economy and inbound tourism had been seriously undermined by a lack of confidence in Sri Lanka’s security situation. However, the now-prevailing peace will provide a solid foundation for confidence both abroad and at home, for tourists and businesses alike. Sri Lankan Airlines, the government owned flag carrier, operates services to destinations in Asia and Europe from its main base and hub at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport – the country’s only international airport. Mihin Lanka is Sri Lanka’s LCC and is a state owned enterprise offering flights to domestic destinations and to a number of cities in India and the Gulf States.

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Royal Brunei Deputy Chairman, Dermot Mannion Royal Brunei Airlines adjusts fleet to reflect new strategy and restructured network

8-Nov-11 12:25 PM

Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) is preparing to expand capacity within Asia following the acquisition of an additional A320 while reducing the size of its widebody fleet to match its new and smaller long-haul network. The adjustments come as RBA implemented, at the beginning of last week, its restructuring plan, focussing on local traffic and long-haul to short-haul connections rather than continuing in the intensely competitive 'Kangaroo route'. RBA sees five A320s and five B787s, which are expected to replace its six B777-200ERs by the end of 2014, as an ideal fleet for executing its new strategy over the medium to long term. 

Asia aviation rankings: Malaysia close to overtaking Thailand, Philippines gaining on Hong Kong

16-May-11 11:31 AM

Asian aviation is growing strongly, with airlines expanding their seating capacity by 7.4% this month, well ahead of the global 6% increase, according to Innovata. The Indian Subcontinent is leading the Asian charge, while China is surprisingly down in 18th place in terms of Asian growth rates, with just a 5.2% increase in seats (domestic and international) this month.

Sri Lankan aviation set for expansion but government support critical

21-Apr-11 10:08 AM

Sri Lanka’s national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, reported an operating loss of USD56.8 million in 2010, marking a 49% reduction in losses compared with 2009 levels, while Mihin Lanka turned around to achieve a USD3.8 million profit from a USD6.0 million loss in 2009. The figures were released in the Central Bank's 2010 annual report.

India Airport Capex Report 2011

15-Feb-11 5:41 PM

CAPA's latest research into the airport sector, Airport Capex Report Asia 2011, is a 10,000-word tabular report researched by David Bentley, Editor of Airport Investor Monthly and principal author of previous CAPA reports on airport privatisation and low-cost airports and terminals. It is particularly appropriate to construction and supporting supply chain companies, architects, public and private sector investors, and airport suppliers.

Asia Pacific airport investment outlook 2011: new CAPA report

1-Feb-11 3:52 PM

Although the downturn in both passenger traffic and cargo volume from late 2007 led to a slowing of airport investment globally there have been signs latterly of renewed interest in new infrastructure investment. The Asia Pacific region is leading the world out of recession in respect of air transport related activity. Growth – both passenger and cargo – is expected to be at least two percentage points higher than the global average in 2010 and 2011, hastening demand for the infrastructure required to handle it.

European and Middle East carriers fighting for market share on Europe-Middle East route

28-Oct-10 5:07 PM

European carriers are becoming increasingly concerned by the Middle East airline threat on their core international businesses. CEOs from British Airways, Air France and Lufthansa have all voiced their opinions lately, as Middle East airlines continue to expand their global networks. But the European flag carriers are not standing idly by. Several are rapidly expanding their presence in the Middle East, to maintain and/or grow their share of this promising market. Emirates is the clear market leader, with a 21.0% share of capacity on Middle East-Europe routes. Qatar Airways is the second largest, with 8.7%, while Lufthansa, British Airways and Air France have just 5.6%, 3.5% and 2.7% shares, respectively.

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