Seaplane operations to commence at Beira Lake Colombo
- CNL Reporter
- July 8, 2025
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Seaplane operations will commence at the Beira Lake in Colombo to boost tourism and the domestic aviation sector.
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting at the Ministry of Defence to discuss the reintroduction of Beira Lake as a water aerodrome.
The meeting brought together key stakeholders to review plans for Cinnamon Air, operated by Saffron Aviation (Pvt) Ltd, to take over seaplane operations at the historic Beira Lake Seaplane Base.
As a company specialising in scheduled and chartered floatplane and wheeled aircraft services, Cinnamon Air is set to play a pivotal role in reconnecting Colombo’s urban heart to the skies and beyond.
At the outset, the Defence Secretary highlighted the government’s broader vision of bolstering Sri Lanka’s tourism and hospitality industry. He underlined the significance of domestic aviation as an essential driver of this growth, providing faster, scenic travel options that both local and international visitors can enjoy.
