SriLankan Airlines welcomed an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft that arrived from Paris. The aircraft, bearing registration number 4R-ALT, performed a low fly-past over Colombo and Katunayake before touching down at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
This latest addition brings SriLankan’s fleet to 23 aircraft, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to fleet expansion and paving the way for greater operational flexibility on long-haul routes, as it prepares for future growth amid rising passenger demand.
Sarath Ganegoda, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, commented on the induction, stating, “This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for SriLankan Airlines, both operationally and in shaping our long-term fleet strategy.”
“The addition of this aircraft enhances our capacity to meet the growing demand, while strengthening our contribution to national tourism goals. As Sri Lanka continues to ascend as a top-tier travel destination, this aircraft will play a key role in connecting global travellers to Sri Lanka,” he added.
Yasantha Dissanayake, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Group CFO at SriLankan Airlines, added, “This is the first wide-body aircraft to be inducted into the fleet after a lapse of seven years. It will allow us to expand our reach in both existing and new markets, offering improved flight times, better connectivity and more direct services to the country, whilst enhancing cargo capacity in support of Sri Lanka’s export trade. The aircraft also features inflight amenities that meet the expectations of today’s traveller and provides a more comfortable flying experience.”
SriLankan Airlines’ current fleet comprises 13 narrow-body and 10 wide-body aircraft, including this latest addition.
