Rankwire: 02 October 2026; Colombo – SriLankan Airlines’ Flight Training team successfully delivered a specialized Airbus A330 Line Flying Under Supervision (LFUS) course for six senior pilots from Etihad Airways, highlighting the airline’s strong training and operational capabilities and reinforcing the professional ties between the two national carriers.
Participants included five Type Rating Examiners (TREs) and one Senior Type Rating Examiner (STRE) from Etihad Airways. The programme utilized SriLankan Airlines’ flight instructors, experienced crew members, and operational support teams to ensure a secure, efficient, and rewarding training experience for the visiting examiners.
Captain Chaminda De Zoysa, Head of Flight Operations at SriLankan Airlines, emphasized the program’s achievement, saying, SriLankan Airlines sees this as more than just a training session. It showcases the airline’s capacity to utilize its Airbus A330 fleet, skilled instructors, operational knowledge, and established training facilities to support the growth of aviation professionals from other major global airlines. This initiative also underscores SriLankan Airlines Flight Training’s potential to serve as a regional aviation training partner, providing specialized and high-quality training solutions to international operators.”
The success of this programme resulted from meticulous planning and coordination by SriLankan Airlines. Support from the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), the Ministry of Defence, and other stakeholders was crucial in establishing the necessary framework and obtaining approvals, ensuring the smooth execution of the course.
Through efforts like these, SriLankan Airlines continues to prove that its expertise goes beyond flight operations, actively supporting the development of aviation professionals worldwide and positioning Sri Lanka as a regional hub for professional aviation training.