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| Tuesday, 5 August 2003 |
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by Rajmi Manatunga Sri Lankans will have the opportunity to experience a novel aspect of flying, with aviation authorities planning to introduce a sea plane service linking the Katunayake International Airport with major reservoirs. The new service is considered a way of overcoming the requirement for airports with well-equipped runways and other facilities to expand domestic aviation. Executive Director of the Civil Aviation Authority H.M.C. Nimalasiri said that the service, to be carried out by SriLankan Air Lines will commence in October. "The new service is expected to be a major boost for the country's tourism industry since it will enable local and foreign tourists to travel to different destinations by sea planes," he said. The Authority also hopes to help local commercial activities though aviation is not commonly used for the transportation of goods today owing to the lack of airports to land aircraft in all parts of the country. Most Sri Lankans experienced their first sight of a sea plane when LTTE Theoritician Anton Balasingham came to Wanni in a Maldivian sea plane last year. Sea plane services have become a popular mode of transport in countries like Maldives owing to their capability to land and take off in minimum conditions without various facilities required for other aircraft. |
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