Asian – Dispatch

The Director General of Civil Aviation of the Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority, Kinley Wangchuk, paid a courtesy visit to Capt. Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of Civil Aviation and CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), to discuss opportunities for aviation development and training collaboration.

During the meeting, Mr. Wangchuk shared suggestions and proposed operational plans aimed at strengthening international scheduled passenger services. Discussions also focused on creating aviation training opportunities for Bhutanese students in Sri Lanka.

Capt. Rambukwella welcomed the proposals and requested Bhutan to submit a formal proposal to establish an Air Services Agreement between the two countries, aimed at enhancing cooperation in the air transport sector. Both parties agreed that any final decisions will be made after guidance from the Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The discussion also addressed challenges facing the aviation industry, including the recent decline in global air travel caused by the Middle East conflict. With recovery underway, both sides expressed optimism and a commitment to rebuilding and expanding the sector.

The meeting was attended by Capt. Lasantha Dahanayake, Deputy Director General (Flight Safety Regulation), Mr. Asanga Liyanarachchi, Director of Air Transport & Economic Regulations, and representatives from the Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority.

Source: Daily Mirror