Domestic aviation faces turbulence
- 5opn1
- January 22, 2025
- Aviation news
- Domestic aviation faces turbulence
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A scathing critique by the Aircraft Owners and Operators Association (AOAOA) yesterday, detailed the severe crisis the domestic aviation industry faces due to a combination of unresolved safety concerns, regulatory shortcomings, and systemic inefficiencies.
Addressing the media AOAOA Treasurer Nihara Jayatilleke outlined the pressing issues plaguing the sector warning of dire consequences if immediate corrective action by authorities is not taken.
“Sri Lanka’s aviation industry with its 100 years legacy should be a cornerstone of the country’s tourism-driven economy. Instead it is on the brink of collapse,” she said.
Jayatilleke opined that the country must look to the Maldives, which once learnt everything from Sri Lanka has developed its aviation industry to a vibrant sector and has transformed its tourism industry and contributed to the economic growth actively.
