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Spring Airlines Boeing 737 Diverts to Osaka After Mid-Air Cabin DepressurizationOn June 30, 2025, Spring Airlines (Subsi...
02/07/2025

Spring Airlines Boeing 737 Diverts to Osaka After Mid-Air Cabin Depressurization

On June 30, 2025, Spring Airlines (Subsidiary of Japan Airlines) flight JL8696 from Shanghai to Tokyo experienced cabin depressurization while cruising at 37,000 feet over Kyushu. The Boeing 737-800 made a rapid descent to 10,000 feet and safely diverted to Osaka Kansai Airport at 20:48 local time. All 191 passengers and crew were unharmed. Passengers were offered 15,000 yen compensation, and the aircraft remains grounded as Japan’s transport ministry investigates the cause.

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Presidential Investigation Committee to probe corruption at SriLankan and AASLCabinet approval has been granted for the ...
02/07/2025

Presidential Investigation Committee to probe corruption at SriLankan and AASL

Cabinet approval has been granted for the establishment of a Special Presidential Investigation Committee to investigate fraud, corruption, and irregularities that occurred in the past within SriLankan Airlines Limited and the Airport and Aviation (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited.

The Special Presidential Investigation Committee, headed by former Auditor General, Gamini Wijesinghe, is tasked with submitting a detailed report with recommendations on alleged fraud, corruption, and irregularities that occurred from 2010 – 2025.

The proposal to appoint the Special Presidential Investigation Committee for this purpose had been presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The government says that although a contribution to the economic improvement of the country is rendered by SriLankan Airlines Limited, a greater cost has to be borne by the government for its maintenance, adding that the annual loss to the company has been unbearable to the country’s economy.

The public expects to successfully maintain this company by converting it to an economically advantageous, efficient and productive state entity utilizing novel technology, it said.

The government points out that in order to realize this objective, a thorough formal study and evaluation of the transactions and incidents should be carried out to unearth the causes that led the Sri Lankan Aviation Company towards the current situation.

The government further stated that attention has also been drawn by various parties regarding the requirement to investigate the activities of the Airport and Aviation (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, which is responsible for airport monitoring.

As such, the proposal to appoint a Special Presidential Investigation Committee for these purposes has received a Cabinet nod. (Newswire)

IndiGo Enters Long-Haul Market with New Flights to Manchester and AmsterdamIndia’s largest LCC, IndiGo Airlines has offi...
02/07/2025

IndiGo Enters Long-Haul Market with New Flights to Manchester and Amsterdam

India’s largest LCC, IndiGo Airlines has officially joined the long-haul club. The airline, known for its domestic dominance and short-haul international routes, has launched its first-ever widebody operations from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam very soon.

The Manchester service kicked off today (July 1), while the Amsterdam route begins tomorrow (July 2). Both destinations will be served with leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

02/07/2025

BREAKING: Cabinet has approved a Special Presidential Committee to investigate alleged fraud and corruption at SriLankan Airlines and Airport & Aviation Services (Ltd.) from 2010 to 2025," said the Cabinet Spokesman.

Sri Lanka welcomes over 1.1 million tourists in first half of 2025Sri Lanka recorded 1,168,044 tourist arrivals during t...
02/07/2025

Sri Lanka welcomes over 1.1 million tourists in first half of 2025

Sri Lanka recorded 1,168,044 tourist arrivals during the first half of 2025, reflecting a steady recovery in the island’s tourism sector. India led the market with 241,994 arrivals, followed by the Russian Federation, United Kingdom, Germany, and China, completing the top five source markets.

Air China launches first international route operated by homegrown COMAC C909 jetlinerAir China's first international se...
02/07/2025

Air China launches first international route operated by homegrown COMAC C909 jetliner

Air China's first international service using the domestically developed COMAC C909 jetliner was launched officially on Tuesday, linking north China with Mongolia.

Operating under flight numbers CA757 and CA758, the route offers seven round-trip flights weekly between Hohhot, the capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.

Flight CA757 departed from Hohhot at about 8 a.m. on Tuesday, bound for Ulaanbaatar, marking the launch of the air route.

Since receiving its first C909 aircraft in 2020, Air China has expanded its C909 fleet to 35 jets, which have collectively accumulated over 110,000 hours of safe flight. With operational bases in Beijing, Chengdu and Hohhot, C909 aircraft have been deployed on more than 30 routes.

Air China is committed to ensuring safe flight operations, continuously optimizing its route network, and deepening international cooperation and exchange, according to the company. (Xinhua)

Comparative study of Boeing and Airbus - Part IWith the tragic accident of Air India Flight 171 at Ahmedabad on June 12,...
01/07/2025

Comparative study of Boeing and Airbus - Part I

With the tragic accident of Air India Flight 171 at Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, the focus has fallen on safety and reliability of jet aircraft in general, and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner specifically. Other aspects of that event aside, there is a probably little-known nexus between Air India and Boeing aircraft: In 1962 India’s flag-carrier became not only the world’s first all-jet airline but also the first jet-equipped airline in Asia when it began operating a fleet of Boeing 707-420 aircraft

Full story >>> https://island.lk/comparative-study-of-boeing-and-airbus-part-i/

Rayhan Wanniappa appointed as Acting Director General of Civil Aviation Authority, Sri LankaAviation Voice: Mr. Rayhan W...
01/07/2025

Rayhan Wanniappa appointed as Acting Director General of Civil Aviation Authority, Sri Lanka

Aviation Voice: Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa has been appointed as the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of Sri Lanka with effect from 27th June 2025, following the retirement of the former DGCA.

Prior to this appointment, Mr. Wanniappa served as the Deputy Director General (Air Transport and Security Regulation) at the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), while also attending to the duties of Additional Director General of Civil Aviation. Rayhan, an Attorney-at-Law, brings over 20 years of professional experience, encompassing both private legal practice and his service at CAASL.

Mr. Wanniappa is widely respected for his expertise in aviation legislation, bilateral air service agreements, air transport policy development and broader industry affairs. He holds an Advanced Master’s in Air Transport Management from the French National School of Civil Aviation (ENAC) and has played a vital role in strengthening regulatory frameworks and aviation security in Sri Lanka in alignment with global standards.

In addition to his regulatory contributions, he also serves as a visiting lecturer at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and actively participates in public speaking and leadership development through Toastmasters.

Aviation Voice congratulates Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa on his new role and wishes him continued success in steering Sri Lanka’s aviation sector toward greater heights.

AVM Sagara Kotakadeniya retires as Director General of Civil Aviation Authority of Sri LankaAviation Voice: Air Vice Mar...
01/07/2025

AVM Sagara Kotakadeniya retires as Director General of Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka

Aviation Voice: Air Vice Marshal H. M. S. K. B. Kotakadeniya (Retd) retired from his position as Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) on 26th June 2025, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60.

Appointed by the previous administration on 13 March 2024, AVM Kotakadeniya had earlier served as a Board Director of CAASL since 12 August 2022.

According to reliable sources, an Acting Director General has already been appointed, with an official confirmation expected shortly.

The current government remains firm on its policy of not extending service beyond the age of 60, in line with ongoing administrative reforms. This approach is commendable, as it allows the next layer of leadership to take on responsibilities and contribute to the progress of organizations.

Oman Air officially joins the oneworld allianceOn 30th June 2025, Oman Air (WY) officially joined oneworld, becoming its...
01/07/2025

Oman Air officially joins the oneworld alliance

On 30th June 2025, Oman Air (WY) officially joined oneworld, becoming its 15th member. Founded in 1993, WY serves 42 destinations across 22 countries globally through its hub in Muscat (MCT), Oman’s capital.

The airline has been undergoing a comprehensive restructuring process over the past few years, rethinking its approach to future-proof its services and play a role in Oman Vision 2040.

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