Organized by the Civil Aviation Promotion Unit of CAASL, the program began with a thought-provoking panel discussion at the CAASL Auditorium, followed by an educational field visit to Bandaranaike International Airport—offering students valuable real-world exposure to key aviation operations.

The expert panel featured distinguished leaders from Sri Lanka’s aviation and tourism sectors:

- Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa – Acting Director General & CEO, CAASL
- Capt. Daminda Rambukwella – Deputy Director General (Air Safety Regulation), CAASL
- Mr. Indunil Wijekoon – Regional Manager, SriLankan Airlines
- Mr. Sampath Nishshanka – Managing Director, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB)
- Mr. Shalutha R. Rathnayake – Airport Manager, Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd.
- Session Moderator: Mr. Ishara Gunawerdena – Manager, Air Transport & Traffic Rights, CAASL

 

This initiative is part of CAASL’s ongoing commitment to foster aviation knowledge, inspire career aspirations, and develop leadership potential among Sri Lanka’s youth.

 

Mr. Sunil Jayarathna, Chairman of CAASL, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, along with Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa, Acting Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Daminda Rambukwella, Deputy Director General (Flight Safety Regulation), Mr. M. A. K. Prasanna, Deputy Director General (Aeronautical Services Regulation) of CAASL, and the academic staff of Uva Wellassa University