SriLankan to replace old aircraft, says CEO
View(s):By Sunimalee Dias
National carrier, SriLankan Airlines will look at replacing some of its ageing long range aircraft with a modern fleet, the carrier’s Managing Director Kapila Chandrasena said on Thursday.
Addressing the media to announce a partnership with the Amadeus Alteěa IT suite, adding new and improved technology to provide seamless service throughout its network, the CEO explained that they would be taking a decision on replacing their fleet in the future.
He pointed out that within the next two to three months they would be deciding on the type of aircraft that would suit them to upgrade their fleet with a new set of aircraft.
This is part of the airline’s Phase II plan to upgrade its fleet which was increased between 2011and 2012 from 14 – 21, he said.
The carrier is also eyeing an increase in the number of frequencies to India and the Asia Pacific region while also looking at new destinations in Asia this year, Mr. Chandrasena explained.
The national airline together with budget carrier Mihin Lanka will also be operating from the new airport in Hambantota, the CEO said adding that they would be facilitating flights there.
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