Infotechs introduces Cessna Grand Caravan

To meet tourism, cargo and corporate travel needs:

Charumini de Silva

Infotechs (Pvt) Limited is planning to improve the aviation industry in Sri Lanka with support to help build many economic activities.

Infotechs (Pvt) Limited Group General Manager Michelle Pinto said the Cessna Grand Caravan C208 aircraft will help to bring in many secondary markets, while enhancing the aviation industry in the country.

The Cessna Aircraft Company, Kansas, USA together with Infotechs the authorised sales representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives made several high profile demonstrations of the Cessna Grand Caravan C208 aircraft at the Ratmalana Airport yesterday.

“It is important to further enhance the mobility while relaxing laws as the domestic aviation industry is picking up. Sri Lanka has the possibility to be one of the elite countries operating cost effective internal air transport. There are many avenues for corporates to start domestic airlines,” Pinto said.

“The support given by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Sri Lanka Air Force is encouraging. Infotechs expects to develop the aviation industry of Sri Lanka with introducing new technology enabled aircraft and bringing in more expertise from other countries.

The Sri Lankan talent we have in the industry is commendable, and there is no need to bring in from overseas,” she said.

“In an island where development is changing its landscape, transforming an idyllic tropical setting to one of the fastest growing countries in the region and a much sort after tourist destination, the arrival of the Grand Caravan augurs well,” she said.

There were many positive responses from the Sri Lankan markets. Company believes the Grand Caravan will revolutionize the tourism industry.

As this aircraft has the ability to land on any terrain including gravel, grass, pavements and even water it has a great advantage of flying to the remote areas as well since infrastructure developments are still in process, she said.

This aircraft will cater to tourism, cargo and corporate travel needs.