14.12.2023 - CAASL signed a MOU with Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation for conducting airport workshop series.
09.11.2023 - Fits Air (Pvt) Ltd was certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) to provide self-catering services after full filling the necessary requirements.
23.10.2023 - The Australian Government gifted 12 laptop computers installed with CASTRA X-Ray tutor software, assisting Sri Lanka’s civil aviation to upgrade the existing system towards Computer Based Training (CBT) which will enhance training and certification process of aviation security Screeners & Managers.
15.10.2023 - The 58th Conference of the Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of ICAO Asia and Pacific Regions began at Dhaka, Bangladesh on 15th October through 19th with approximately the 500 delegates, representing 47 countries and 13 international organizations related to Civil Aviation.
The event focused to formulate the recommendations to enhance the region's aviation landscape. The Director General of Civil Aviation, Sri Lanka, Mr. P A Jayakantha too in attendance at this conference. He is also the Moderator for Aviation Security & Facilitation discussions.
09.09.2023 - The Aeronautical Authorities of Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates met recently to enhance the Bilateral Air Services Relationship between the two friendly states. The primary objective of these discussions was to update the existing air service arrangements between the two nations, aligning it with the evolving trends in the global aviation arena. This update aims to enhance and optimize air transport operations between the UAE and Sri Lanka.
18.08.2023 - The newly appointed Executive Committee members of the Sri Lanka Association of Airlines Representatives (SLAAR) called on Mr. P. A. Jayakantha, the Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer (DGCA & CEO) on 18th August 2023 at the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka.
03.08.2023 - Air Arabia Abu Dhabi received the Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka after satisfying the necessary technical and operational requirements in line with the government policy to offer more pathways for foreign airlines to operate flights in to Sri Lanka.
14.07.2023 - The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) successfully conducted a knowledge sharing event for the aviation industry of Sri Lanka titled ‘Sri Lanka Aviation Day’ in collaboration with the IATA on 14th July 2023 at the Auditorium of the CAASL.
23.06.2023 - Air Seychelles was issued with a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) to commence direct air services to Sri Lanka after full filling all the required regulatory requirements.
20.06.2023 - Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), the regulatory and controlling body for civil aviation to give effect to the International Civil Aviation Convention and matters connected therewith, reviewed its aeromedical examiner’s panel and the recruitment procedure.
07.06.2023 - This exciting development was discussed during a courtesy call made by Her Excellency R. Demet Şekercioğlu, the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Sri Lanka and Maldives, to Mr. P A Jayakantha, the Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer (DGCA & CEO), at the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka.
28.04.2023 - SriLankan Catering Ltd was certified and license was issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) to provide aviation catering service for all aircraft operations operating from to Sri Lanka after full filling the all required regulatory requirements.
29.03.2023 - The Ambassador of Italy, H.E. (Mrs.) Rita Giuliana Mannella made a courtesy call on the Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer Mr. P. A. Jayakantha recently at the CAASL.
29.03.2023 - the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) is set to boost its partnership with Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) to prevent Cyber Security incident in Aviation Industry.
16.02.2023 - Letters of appointments were awarded 16th February 2023 to the first batch of Air Accident Investigators who would take over to investigate air accidents in the Sri Lankan airspace.
Accordingly, 11 Air Accident Investigators received letters of appointment from the Minister.
15.02.2023 - New Domestic VFR Navigational Map was issued
27.01.2023 - Mr. Damitha Narangoda was assumed duties as the Vice Chairman of CAASL
27.01.2023 - Uzbekistan Airways, the flag carrier of Uzbekistan, at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) with 93 tourists.
24-26.01.2023 - The 30th Steering Committee Meeting of the Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and Continuing Airworthiness Programme - South Asia (COSCAP-SA) was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 24th -26th of January 2023.
Mr. P. A. Jayakantha, Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa, Acting. Deputy Director General represented Sri Lanka at this meeting.
22.01.2023 - Mr. G S Withanage was assumed duties as the 08th Chairman of CAASL
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2022.10.12 - National Carrier, SriLankan Airlines Limited has qualified to obtain the Ground Handling License for providing the ground handling services at Sri Lanka airports for first time.
The Ground Handling Department of SriLankan Airlines was certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) to provide line maintenance facilities at BIA after full filling the necessary requirements.
2022.09.27 - Lakwin Aviation (Pvt) Ltd was certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) to provide domestic commercial civil passenger & cargo transport services after full filling the necessary requirements.
2022.08.30 - The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Hashem Ashjazadeh called on the Chairman of Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) Mr. Upul Dharmadasa on 30th August 2022 at the CAASL.
2022.08.23 - The Royal Thailand Ambassador in Sri Lanka, recently gifted a consignment of chemical protective clothing (CPC) to the Director General of Civil Aviation Authority for use by the civil aviation community who conduct preventive measures against the chemical hazards, commonly known as the last line of defense for chemical safety.
2022.08.05 - Hon Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva, Minister of Ports, Shipping & Aviation visits CAASL & awarded the appointment letter to DGCA & CEO.
2022.08.01 - Mr. P. A. Jayakantha was appointed as the new Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), this appointment was made consequent to a decision by the Cabinet of Ministers with the concurrence of the President, at its meeting held on 1st August’22.
2022.06.01 - Mr. Upul Dharmadasa, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), met the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar at the ICAO Headquarters in Montreal Canada ( 01st June 2022).
2022.04.06 - Mr. Murat Bayder, the General Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives of Turkish Airlines had a courtesy discussion with Capt. Themiya Abeywickrama the Director General of Civil Aviation at the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (06th April 2022)
2022.03.21 - Certificates Awarding Ceremony of Safety Management Systems (SMS) Managers’ Course conducted by Boeing.
2022.03.02 - Civil Air Transport Wing of Sri Lanka Air Force, Helitours was certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) to provide domestic civil passenger & cargo transport facilities after full filling the necessary requirements recently. (02nd March 2022).
2022.02.20 - Sri Lanka commemorated aircraft accident victims and their families.
2022.02.08 - The Vice President of Ground Operations of Kuwait based carrier Jazeera Airways, Mr. Naser F. Al-Obaid made a courtesy call on the Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer (DGCA & CEO) Capt. Themiya Abeywickrama at the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka.
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2021.12.27 - Sakurai airlines PA-38 aircraft made crash landing at Kimbulapitiya & CAA inspectors conducted an inspection.
2021.12.09 - CAASL celebrates 75th International Civil Aviation Day.
2021.10.27 - The Regional Manager for South Asia of Jazeera Airways Ms. Romana Parvi paid a courtesy call on the Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer Capt. Themiya Abeywickrama.
2021.10.14 - The new District Sales Manager – Sri Lanka Maldives of Oman Airlines Ms. Najma Alnaamani made a courtesy call on the Director General of Civil Aviation Capt. Themiya Abeywickrama. It was her first visit to the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka.
2021.09.24 - The second phase of the EU- South Asia Aviation Partnership Project II launched its Kick-Off meeting on 24th September 2021 with the participation of the heads of Aviation Authorities of all 7 States in the Region.
2021.08.31 - SriLankan Airlines resumes Moscow operations.
2021.08.05 - DGCA & CEO visits Ceylon Aeronautical Services MRO facility at Koggala.
2021.08.01 - The Civil Aviation Training Centre -Sri Lanka, the training division of AASL was rebranded as the “Sri Lanka Airport & Aviation Academy” at a ceremony held on 03rd of August 2021 at the institution’s premises at Ratmalana.
2021.05.11 - Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) rolled out the second dose of COVID-19 vaccination program for its staff in co-ordination with the Sri Lanka Health Authorities.
2021.05.04 - Civil Aviation Inspectors conducted a special inspection for non-schedule aircraft operated to Mattala Airport.
2021.04.22 - CAASL officials visits Most Senior Radio Officer, Mr. D L Sirimanne.
2021.04.06 - CAASL officials visits Most Senior Pilot, Capt. Shelton Gunawerdena.
2021.03.16 - Chinese Government has donated over stock of essential medical aid and supplies to Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka to be used for the prevention of spread of COVID-19.
2021.02.21 - Appreciation of in house security staff for immediate action to prevent fire in CAASL exam unit.
2021.01.13 - The Air Dog Unit at SLAF Base Katunayake held a Passing Out Parade on 13 January 2021 for the newly inducted Air Dogs of the Unit. Air Dogs are included to the inventory of Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka.
2021.01.07 - The Chairman Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Upul Dharmadasa handing over the letter of appointment of Additional Director General to Mr. P A Jayakantha, flanked by Capt. Themiya Abeywickrama, DGCA & CEO, Vice Chairman, Mr. Amitha Wijesuriya, Actg. DDG (Corporate Affairs) Mr. Rehan Wanniyappa and Director HR & Property Management Ms. Shermila Magamamudali.
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