I think RML need more preparation for handling the international flights.

I can confirm that some sort of construction is going on. At the airport right now, and RN construction has the entry passage to the airport mostly obstructed with boards hiding construction work going on behind. Airside seems to be normal for now.

I am curious to know what construction work is currently in process at Colombo Airport. Any idea lankaflyer and randeera?

Why???

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New security measures at Colombo International Airport

May 24, Colombo: New regulations have been introduced according to the regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization to enhance the security at Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.

That new regulations will be effective from the first of June, the Airport Security Services announced.

According to new regulations, volume of liquid that passengers can carry in their hand luggage on board the plane will be limited. The liquids will also include volatile liquids and gels.

All liquids must be placed in a 20 x 20 transparent, sealable, plastic bag and should not exceed one liter, while each passenger will only be allowed one plastic bag.

Medicines and baby Food are allowed with doctor's instructions.

The Airport Security Services request the passengers to cooperate with authorities for their safety and to facilitate its services.

Source-Colombopage

Hi Umedha,

Did you notice any sign of construction work for new Colombo airport terminal? May be they have moved the B727F (TU-TAB) to near hangar to get more space for the construction work.

Hi Banu yes infact 727 has been moved out of the apron area. Haven't seen any construction work though.

CMB have been doing arrangements and changes to Duty free shops area. Any update?

I didn't see any changes during my visit last month

I heard that the 727 is going to be taken to Africa by the current owner of Lankan Cargo into his cargo airline known as 'LycaCargo' with a fleet of 4 B727F aircraft in Africa. I think he has bought down the aircraft back from Mr.Sajin Vaas. Currently the aircraft is under a small technical issue with one of its' engines, so it might take a while for them to ferry it to Africa.
Heard from a friend working at LycaCargo in Africa.

There's a minor construction going on in the Departure and Arrival walkways. This renovation is part of the beautification and utilizing the full space at BIA. As per AASL, Banks, Taxi Operators, Mobile Network Operators will be shifted to Walkways in order to utilize the space in the Departure and Arrival Lobbies. Both the Departure and Arrival Lobbies will be renovated once this construction done.

Another Major Renovation is, AASL planning to shift the Duty free operations to Second floor and utilize the First Floor for passenger movements since it's heavily congestion during peak hours. All these planes are preparation for the Terminal 2.

There will be another Apron - Apron Echo will be constructed once the two new piers been constructed. Since the current Apron Bravo and Apron Charlie will loose plenty of Remote gates LCC's will be discourage so the new Apron Echo in front of Fuel Farm will do their needful.

But, As you all are aware it's Sri Lanka. So practical way of doing things are questionable. As per the AASL instructor all these construction works including Terminal 2 will be completed by Mid 2020.

Here are some pictures from the current construction site.

Btw: Due to the construction some AC units are tured off. So it's too hot in some places. Specially the Departure walkway and lobby.

https://flic.kr/s/aHskZ2bGZm

Mattala Airport to be leased to Indian Company

The government yesterday sought Cabinet approval for a 40-year lease of the Mattala International Airport to an Indian company.

The Cabinet paper was presented by Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva.

An Indian company had made a bid to develop the airport which built under the previous regime with financial assistance from China.



GMR Enters Sri Lanka ??

GMR Group is an infrastructural company headquartered in Bengaluru.

The company was involved in the construction of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport - Hyderabad and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Turkey. GMR is also involved in the expansion and modernization of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

Airports Operated currently by GMR are:

Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

What improvements does the indian company going to bring to make Mattala Airport profitable?

Hi Sandaru & Umedha,

Have you found any changes in the terminals and construction work at CMB during your recent flights from Colombo ?

Looking forward to see second terminal to be completed soon.

Really i didn't noticed that. we didn't had a chance to look around the airport leasurly. Airport was full of passengers to Indian destinations on that day. Baggage scanning machine was out of order. Our flight got late by about 20 minutes.