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59th Asia Pacific DGCA Conference

22 அக்டோபர் 2024

The 59th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)...

Island Wide Aviation Art Competition - 2024

15 அக்டோபர் 2024

Closing date 07th November 2024

Mr.Simon James Mone, Aerodromes and Ground Aids Expert for COSCAP-SA was on mission to review the ICAO Protocol Question in the field of Aerodromes and Ground Aids (AGA) for future USOAP CMA audits.

A mission debrief was conducted by AGA Expert to DGCA, DDG-ATSR , Director Aerodromes and  his team on 22nd March and the report was handed over to DGCA along with the Action plan prepared to improve the effective implementation of ICAO Standards at Sri Lankan Aerodromes and the regulatory framework.

Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) and the European Safety Agency (EASA) successfully organized the 08th International Cooperation Forum (ICF) from 19th to 21st of March 2024 at the Hilton, Colombo in first time.

There were over 100 foreign & local participants from the European Union, Africa, Asia Pacific and from other parts of the world involved in Aviation.

Mr. Luc Tytgat Acting Director EASA & Ms. Maria Nieves Director- Strategy & Safety Management opened the Forum along with Mr. G. S. Withanage, Chairman of CAASL, Mr. D. W. S. Narangoda, Vice Chairman of CAASL,   Air vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya (Retd.) the Director General of Civil Aviation, Ms. Awanthi Senarathna, Vice Chairman of Airport & Aviation Service (Sri Lanka) Limited, Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa, Deputy Director General Air Transport & Security Regulations from Sri Lanka.

The ICF, which was first held in 2008, is an international platform for aviation authorities and regional organizations interested in regional cooperation and the EASA system. It provides an opportunity to share experiences and best practices, discussing the latest developments in safety and environmental standards, and promotion of safe and sustainable aviation worldwide.

 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka welcomes the appointment of Air vice Marshal H. M. S. K. B. Kotakadeniya (Retd) as the new Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer. This appointment comes in the wake of the retirement of the former Director General of Civil Aiation.

The official appointment letter was presented (13th March) by Hon. Nimal Siripala Silva, Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, and has received the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers.

A ceremony to mark this significant occasion took place in the presence of the Secretary to the Ministry, Mr. K D S Ruwanchandra.

Prior to assuming the role of Director General of Civil Aviation, AVM H M S K B Kotakadeniya (Retd) served as a Board Director of CAASL since 12 August 2022. His extensive experience and strategic vision make him well-suited to lead the aviation sector into a new Era of growth and development of the aviation industry in Sri Lanka.

 

 

 

 

Air vice Marshal H. M. S. K. B. Kotakadeniya (Retd) assumed duties as the Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive officer on 14th March 2024 at the of Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL).

This appointment comes in the wake of the retirement of the former Director General of Civil Aviation.

A ceremony to mark this significant occasion took place in the presence of Mr. K D S Ruwanchandra the Secretary to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Aviation, Mr. G. S. Withanage Chairman of CAASL, Mr. D W S Narangoda Vice Chairman of CAASL, Capt. Milinda Rathnayake Board of Director of CAASL, Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa Deputy Director General of CAASL and other Senior Officers of CAASL were presented this occation.

The official appointment letter was presented recently by Hon. Nimal Siripala Silva, Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, and has received the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers.

 Prior to assuming the role of Director General of Civil Aviation, AVM H M S K B Kotakadeniya (Retd) served as a Board Director of CAASL since 12 August 2022. His extensive experience and strategic vision make him well-suited to lead the aviation sector into a new Era of growth and development of the aviation industry in Sri Lanka.

We are happy to announce that the Hungary charter Airline “Smartwings” has obtained Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) on 09th February 2024 from the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL). 

The airline is operating direct flights from Budapest, Hungary to Colombo using Boeing 737 aircraft.

Mr. P. A. Jayakantha, Director General of Civil Aviation & Chief Executive Officer of CAASL awarded the FAOC to Mr. Gerard Victoria who is the Chief Executive Officer of Hayleys Aviation which is the General Sales Agent of Smart Wings Airlines.

Capt. Warna Ariyadasa, Director – Aircraft Operations, Mr. Dhanushka Gunasinghe - Civil Aviation Inspector of the CAASL and Mr. Heshan Perera & Mr. Sasidharan Kumarasamy from Local Agent participated for this occasion.