Category: Industry
Weathering the storm
rnThe award was presented by the parent company Emirates, at the airline quote s annual Reservations Conference in Dubai, in May this year.rn rnThe award recognizes the efforts of the Emirates Colombo station following the July 24 attack on the Bandaranaike International Airport and the events of September 11 in USA. rn rn”The second half […]
Calling For Change
Federation of Asia Pacific Air Cargo Association (FAPPA) Chairman, Diren Hallock addressing the executive council meeting yesterday said that the only International airport in an export driven economy was a strategic policy tool and hence needed to be developed more rapidly.rn rnSome of the proposed improvements include a dedicated Apron, Airside Terminal concessionary parking rates, […]
Freeing IDD
Ratification of the Telecom Draft policy is also expected in August, officials close to the ruling coalition said.rn rnEarlier this year, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) announced plans to issue international voice licences. rn rnA number of companies were reported to have expressed interest including the wireless local loop operators (Suntel and Lankabell) and other […]
Life Extension
Officials say the Excite Freedom would last two times longer and require only one battery water refill a year.rn rnThe battery now being imported from India, will eventually be produced locally to cater to the luxury vehicle market. rn rnDirector Motor and Battery Directorate, Sheran Fernando said the battery was ideally suited for Sri Lankan […]
Changing Watchdogs
The ex-state minister is tipped to re-ignite the lost spark of the TRC. rnrnMeanwhile, Somasiri would be retined as a consultant on telecom reforms.
Choppy Ride
The 0.1 percent tax will be slapped on travellers cheques, certificates of deposits and current account balances over Rs. 10,000. rnrnBut the Bankers Association warned of teething problems, as its members had to change their software to accommodate the changes. rnrnldblquote It will not be a smooth change over from day one, dblquote warns the […]
Home Banking
Marking their first year in operations, Ceylinco Savings Bank commenced a home banking unit.
Crossroads
Opening the two-day parley, Central Bank Governor Amarananda Somasiri Jayawardena said the 27-year old clearing system is at the cross road and its eight member countries need to map out an action plan chart its course, to keep in line with global developments. rn”We have to decide what we are going to do in the […]
Trinco Grand Prix
The developers of Sri Lanka quote s first purpose built racetrack Speed Lanka (Pvt) Limited aspire to build a Formula One track in Trincomale around 2008.rn rnCompany officials are betting on the success of the purpose built track at Pannala, which will be developed to Formula Three standards by 2004, and the invitation by Premier […]
Air Jaffna
Expo Aviation (Pvt) Ltd., is pending Civilian Aviantion Department (CDA) approval this week to carry 87 passengers to Jaffna everyday on its Russian-built, IL-18 aircraft.rn rnldblquote A Proving Flight was scheduled for today, but had to be postponed as figher fighting facilities were not available at Jaffne. A Fire Fighting truck has been despatched from […]
Quality Control
The Joint Airworthiness Requirement endash 145 (JAR endash 145) will make SriLankan Airlines an Approved Maintenance Organisation.rn rnThe certification issued by the Joint Aviation Authority will enable SriLankan Airlines to market its lquote C quote Checks or heavy maintenance checks to other commercial airlines. rn rnC Checks is a routine heavy maintenance checks on Airbus […]
Nine eye Club Bentota
Managers to the sale DFCC Bank said the nine parties have time till June 3 to submit their proposals for the 150-bedroom property, which was earlier known as Robinson Club, Bentota. rnThe selected candidates includes, Confifi Management with Cino Lanka (of Kundanmal Group); Willam Bogstra with a group of Austrian investors; Serendib Leisure, Aqua Sun […]