Senok Group takes to air

Indunil HEWAGE

Senok Group is to commence air passenger service by the end of October this year and has already ordered two AS350B3 helicopters with seven seats each from Eurocopter in France.

The flights would operate from the Ratmalana Airport.

In addition, Senok Group is planning to set up a vehicle assembling plant in Ruhunu Magampura Port Industrial Zone shortly.

Speaking to Daily News Business, Senok Trade Combine (Pvt) Ltd Sales and Marketing Director Reeza Rauf said the company is waiting for approval from the relevant authorities to commence the construction of the plant. Commenting on the overall automobile industry in the country, Rauf said bringing down the customs duty for motor cars in all segments have opened new vistas for the automobile retailers while creating a level playing field. The ongoing road development projects, particularly with the opening of the Southern Expressway will create new opportunities for the overall automobile industry.

Senok yesterday launched the much awaited Seventh Generation Volkswagen Passat, which is an impressive and successful model with an estimated sales of over 15 million units in the world so far.

The Volkswagen Passat comes with innovative features such as fatigue detection city emergency braking rear park assist, boot lid easy open and other special features and is offered with a fuel efficient 1.4 TSI engine, 1.8 and 2.0 petrol and 2.0 TDI diesel engine.