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Sri Lanka arrests ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa's son over Airbus deal

Lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa was arrested Friday in a corruption probe. The investigation concerns a 2013 Airbus aircraft purchase deal. Former SriLankan Airlines chief executive alleged kickbacks were paid to Rajapaksa. International authorities previously found Airbus agreed to pay bribes in Sri Lanka.

The Economic Times

Watch: SriLankan Airlines flight with over 200 onboard hit by lightning; lands back safely in Colombo

A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to return to Colombo on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing sparks from an engine. The crew managed the situation, and the aircraft landed safely back in Colombo due to minor engine damage.

The Times of India

Connecting the world from London: Heathrow continues to grow as oneworld's most served global hub

LONDON, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The oneworld Alliance will expand its presence at London's Heathrow Airport to 14 member airlines when Alaska Airlines launches its new nonstop service to Seattle on Friday, 22 May 2026. This summer, oneworld airlines will offer nearly 2,800 weekly departures directly connecting London Heathrow…

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Is it safe to travel to Sri Lanka during severe flooding?

Visa extensions have been introduced for tourists affected by the flooding

The Independent UK

SriLankan Airlines mulls double daily flights, flying to more cities in India

Sri Lanka’s national air carrier SriLankan Airlines is pursuing a two-pronged strategy of increasing frequency to key cities in India and flying to 3 to 4 additional destinations, including Ahmedabad within the next one year.

The Hindu

SriLankan Airlines makes fuel stops at Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram airports

‘They are essentially refuelling stops for long-haul international flights’

The Hindu

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Vipula Gunatilleka appointed Jet 2.0 CFO

NEW DELHI: The Jalan Kalrock consortium has appointed former SriLankan Airlines CEO Vipula Gunatilleka as chief financial officer of Jet Airways 2.0.

The Times of India

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Jet Airways appoints former SriLankan Airlines' CEO Vipula Gunatilleka as chief financial officer

MUMBAI: Jalan-Kalrock consortium-owned Jet Airways on Tuesday announced the appointment of former SriLankan Airlines' CEO, Vipula Gunatilleka as the chief financial officer (CFO).

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