saffron aviation , dba cinnamon air is a sri lankan domestic airline , operating from a dedicated terminal at the bandaranaike international airport , colombo to destinations around sri lanka .

it commenced its daily scheduled operation in july 2013 .

cinnamon air ’s fleet consists of two cessna 208 amphibian aircraft ( seating eight passengers each ) and one wheeled cessna 208b grand caravan ( seating 8 passengers in an executive configuration ) that gives cinnamon air the flexibility to operate from any of the domestic and international airports as well as from waterdromes in sri lanka .

saffron aviation ( pvt ) ltd. which manages cinnamon air is a joint venture between john keells holdings plc ( jkh ) , mmbl leisure holdings ( pvt ) ltd. , and phoenix ventures limited .

cinnamon air

cinnamon air’s hub is located at : cinnamon air domestic terminal , bandaranaike international airport , katunayake , sri lanka .
cinnamon air scenic flights , colombo : address , phone number , cinnamon air scenic flights reviews : 4 . 5 / 5
at cinnamon air we not only provide efficient and professional domestic air services in sri lanka , b . . .
srilankan airlines has codeshare agreements with air berlin , finnair , japan airlines , malaysia airlines , qantas , s7 airlines , air canada , air india , alitalia , asiana airlines , cinnamon air , etihad airways , niki , oman air and saudia .
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find out the latest cinnamon air winter taxi fares to our destinations around the island . offering some of the most competitive air taxi rates in sri lanka , domestic flight services provided by cinnamon air gives you an ideal opportunity to experience the country’s natural beauty .
flysmiles partners include all oneworld airlines , cinnamon air and etihad airways and non - airlines partners like abans and spa ceylon .
helping you better plan your trip in sri lanka , air taxi schedules of cinnamon air feature all the information you will need for your flight including departure & arrival days , times and destinations .
we had a terrible experience with cinnamon air , i would not recommend this company at all . i still have not received a full refund for the flight that was cancelled at short notice . the day before our flight cinnamon air called us to say that . . .
dear meath _ c , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your stellar review ! we are glad that you found travelling with cinnamon air enjoyable and pleasurable ! we are humbled by your fantastic review and your encouraging feedback motivates us to continuously deliver our service . . .
coasting above the soothing clouds , over sigiriya ' s extravagant green terrain as cinnamon air begins its descent into the architecture capital of sri lanka .
cinnamon air operates daily flights from colombo to sigiriya , but their schedules vary from day to day . we’ve created a table below to help :
air lanka was established as the flag carrier of sri lanka once the sri lankan government shut down the bankrupt air ceylon . [ 14 ] air lanka ' s initial fleet consisted of two boeing 707 , leased from singapore airlines . one boeing 737 was leased from maersk air and maintained by air tara . on 24 april 1980 , the lease ended ; air lanka received a replacement boeing 737 leased from royal brunei . on 1 november 1980 , air lanka commenced wide - body operations with a leased lockheed l1011 - 1 tristar from air canada .
if you’re looking for a quick way to get across the country in luxury with a view you can’t find anywhere else , cinnamon air is your best bet .
keep an eye out for promotions on the cinnamon air website . they’re currently offering 20 % off on flights to any of their destinations if you book 60 days in advance .
cinnamon air , sri lanka ' s premier domestic air taxi service , offers daily scheduled flights , luxury private charter flights , and scenic flights between its hub at the bandaranaike international airport - bia ( colombo international airport ) and the island’s most picturesque locations .
in commemoration of our 5th anniversary , cinnamon air offered a limited , $ 5 scenic flight which was available for booking through our website at various intervals throughout the 1st of july 2018 .
bandaranaike international airport is the main international airport serving sri lanka . it is the hub airport for srilankan airlines . it has one runaway and can handle nearly 8 million passengers every year . other airlines which fly to and from this airport include air arabia , air asia x , air china , air india , cathay pacific , emirates , korean air , kuwait airways , malaysia airlines , oman , qatar airways and saudia .
cinnamon air bandaranaike international airport katunayake , sri lanka tel : 94 11 2475475 , 94 768 230374 • fax : 94 11 2475460 email : moc . rianomannic @ selastnega ; moc . rianomannic @ selas
the ' best in class ' category featured competition among various first class , business class and economy class products of nominees who included air asia , air india and jet airways .
who will direct you to the “remote car park” ( also referred to as “airport and aviation outside car park” ) where we will pick you up and transferred by the cinnamon air shuttle to our terminal .
srilankan airlines is the flag carrier of sri lanka , which was founded in 1947 as air ceylon and started operations from september 1979 . the airline operates scheduled services to 99 destinations from its hub at the bandaranaike international airport . srilankan airlines has codeshare agreements with several airlines , including the air canada , air india , alitalia , asiana airlines , cinnamon air , etihad airways , jetstar asia airways , japan airlines , niki , oman air , saudia , etc . it is a member of the oneworld alliance and owns a subsidairy by the name of mihin lanka .
hi ozzietrev , we do have flight + hotel packages with several hotels ( cinnamon hotels as well as others ) . you can explore them by visiting the flight + hotel section ( found in the holidays on the main menu ) in our website . we hope this information helps . with best regards , team cinnamon air
cinnamon air has been up and running for a while now . it’s an expensive way to get around , but the experience is unlike any other . the views are stunning , the service is excellent and the best part is that you save a lot of time traveling across the country . cinnamon air is still a luxury , but if you’re not one to spend hours on the road , flying is well worth it .
we were comped this and a series of flights by cinnamon . they ' re expensive but basically the best internal flights .
at usd 223 ( incl . taxes ) for a one - way journey per person , the airfare is a little harsh on the wallet . but if you’re looking for a quick way to get across the country in luxury with a view you can’t find anywhere else , cinnamon air is your best bet . travelling across sri lanka is always an adventure , but flying is something else altogether . if you’re willing to shell out the cash , flying cinnamon air is highly recommended .
on 15 april 1982 , air lanka received its own l1011 tristar purchased from all nippon airways . with the introduction of tristar aircraft , the boeing 707s were phased out and sold . then another l1011 was leased from air canada whilst the third l1011 was purchased from all nippon . on 1 may 1982 , haeco took over the maintenance of the two air lanka - owned tristars , while air canada maintained two leased tristars .
in the quest to be chosen as the ' leading airline in south asia ' srilankan airlines overcame competition from air india , indian airlines , druk air , himalaya airlines and nepal airlines who were the other nominees .
the westjet airline currently serves in 20 countries and flies to 100 destinations . the airline has codeshare agreements with 17 airlines that include klm , air france , british airways , emirates , delta air lines and more .
train and bus goes too slow to trinco - about 7 hours . why should i lose so much time ? aircraft delivered me in 2 hours . it was my first flight on cessna . all people in cinnamon air are very nice ! ���
don’t even think about getting on a cinnamon air flight without a good camera . when you’re flying at low altitudes , the views over the island are magnificent . the first thing you realize once you’re up in the air is how green sri lanka is . then you realize how small it is when you start flying over towns and landmarks in a matter of minutes .
dear carmody06 , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your fantastic review ! we are glad that your travel experience was enjoyable and pleasurable ! we are humbled by your glowing recommendation and your encouraging feedback motivates us to continuously deliver our service at the . . .
dear lynne c , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your fantastic review . we are glad that your travel experience was enjoyable and pleasurable . we are humbled by your recommendation and your encouraging feedback motivates us to continuously deliver our service at the . . .
experience paradise like never before with these exclusive deals on sri lanka internal flights . featuring great value for money , these special promotions at cinnamon air not only give you a chance to take to the skies , but also enjoy accommodation at some of the island’s finest hotels .
dear carmody06 , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your fantastic review ! we are glad that your travel experience was enjoyable and pleasurable ! the view of the coastlines from above are truly incredible indeed ! we are humbled by your fantastic recommendation and your . . .
we flew with cinnamon air from kandy down to yala to visit the national park . the experience of flying in a small seaplane was part of the adventure . we were well looked after by the friendly pilots . brilliant views over sri lanka , and the taking . . .
dear whinfellwanderer , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your delightful review . we are glad that you found traveling with us enriching . your positive feedback inspires us to continuously deliver our service at the highest standard . we hope you will consider flying with . . .
dear con m , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your delightful review . we are glad that you found traveling with us enjoyable . your positive feedback inspires us to continuously deliver our service at the highest standard . we hope to have you aboard . . .
the take - off and landing happen so quickly that you really don’t have time to absorb it . my pilot explained that these aircraft only need about 1000 - 1500 feet to do either . cinnamon air shares the same runway as bia , so you feel really small when you taxi past the large commercial airliners at the main terminal . the air strip at sigiriya on the other hand is empty and awfully quiet .
birch , doug .
srilankan airlines
. air international , february 2003 , vol 64 no 2 . pp . 26–30 .
cinnamon air is sri lanka’s only domestic air taxi carrier that offers exclusive private charter flights to locations across the island in peaceful and luxurious surroundings which are significantly quieter and faster than helicopter charters in sri lanka . our amphibious aircraft capabilities allow travelers the option of transferring swiftly and conveniently from any aerodrome or water aerodrome in sri lanka , meaning that we seamlessly connect inland and coastal destinations , for example nuwara eliya and bentota .
dear karochkin , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your delightful review ! we are glad that you found traveling with us enjoyable . your positive feedback inspires us to continuously deliver our service at the highest standard . we hope to have you on - board again ! . . .
dear brookeannelewis , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your delightfully elaborate review . we are glad that you found traveling with us enjoyable . indeed , sri lanka is a breath - taking sight from above ! your positive feedback inspires us to continuously deliver our service at . . .
what a fantastic experience ! never really comfortable with small aircraft , nevertheless i found the two pilots and aircraft of cinnamon air to be of the highest professionalism and skill . a short flight took us above the clouds , to smooth travelling all the way . the no - nonsense , . . .
dear peter , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your fantastic review ! we are glad that your travel experience was enjoyable and pleasurable . trincomalee is indeed , a breath - taking , mesmeric sight from above ! we are humbled by your recommendation and your encouraging feedback motivates us . . .
the modern and luxurious cinnamon air fleet of amphibian and wheeled cessna 208 aircraft are always fuelled and ready to whisk you off to a destination of your choice , in complete privacy . our exclusive private charter flights let you enjoy the luxury of a ‘private plane’ experience replete with every comfort in the sky .
operating out of our dedicated domestic terminal at the bandaranaike international airport as well as directly from colombo city , cinnamon air , as a premier domestic provider for luxury private charter flights in sri lanka , can easily cater to international arrivals and departures as well as to commitments within the center of the capital city .
the domestic air taxi service , flying under the brand name ˜cinnamon air’ will fill a critical void in the current tourism offering in sri lanka by providing a unique service of scheduled daily flights linking the bandaranaike international airport ( bia ) with key holiday locations on the south west coast , the east coast ( in the summer season ) , kandy , the cultural triangle and hambantota / yala . flights to and from the bia will largely connect with arrival and departure flight timings of the
ground handling is quick and efficient . the whole thing is a small operation , so i suppose this makes life easier . a cinnamon air van picks you up from bia or naikanda ( the entrance to the srilankan airlines and civil aviation authority offices ) just ahead of the airport and takes you to their modest domestic terminal right next to the srilankan airlines hangar . this service is great for tourists who would’ve just landed at the international airport and want to catch a connecting flight to any one of cinnamon air’s destinations . at the domestic terminal , there’s a quick security check before checking in . after a couple of minutes , your pilots come greet you and ground handling escorts you to the aircraft . the whole operation is seamless . likewise , on the return journey , everything happens in a matter of minutes . the plane lands , you get off , you and your baggage are put on to a cinnamon air van and then you’re transferred either to a vehicle from your hotel or to bia to catch your connecting flight .
we will be visiting sri lanka from 10 april to 24 april . do you do deals with cinnamon hotels where we can get discounts if we travel with you and stay in their hotels ?
cinnamon air operates daily scheduled flights to key destinations in the island , synchronized with the arrival and departure schedules of international airlines for easy connectivity and convenience of our passengers . you could also charter flights to suit individual or group travel itineraries . our online reservation system allows agents , tour operators , hotels and passengers the convenience of directly booking seats and paying online .
urltoken cinnamon air is a premier domestic airline in sri lanka serving various destinations of the island . as our aircraft operate under 10 , 000ft , our passengers are able to get fantastic bird’s - eye views of sri lanka . with 2 amphibian aircraft , out of the 3 aircraft in our all - cessna fleet , our passengers can get the exciting experience of landing and taking off on water . we offer daily schedule flights , exclusive charter flights , and scenic flights to cater to your air travel needs in sri lanka .
urltoken cinnamon air is a premier domestic airline in sri lanka serving various destinations of the island . as our aircraft operate under 10 , 000ft , our passengers are able to get fantastic bird’s - eye views of sri lanka . with 2 amphibian aircraft , out of the 3 aircraft in our all - cessna fleet , our passengers can get the exciting experience of landing and taking off on water . we offer daily schedule flights , exclusive charter flights , and scenic flights to cater to your air travel needs in sri lanka . show less
srilankan was established in 1978 as air lanka , following the termination of operations of the original sri lankan flag carrier air ceylon . following its partial acquisition in 1998 by emirates it was re - branded to
srilankan
and introduced the current livery . after ending the emirates partnership , it continues using its re - branded name and logo .
hi manesh u , although we do not operate a scheduled flight from koggala to kandy ( but we do operate a daily scheduled flight from kandy to koggala ) , you can use our charter flight service to fly from koggala to kandy and the departure time is based on your preference ( subject to aircraft availability ) . we hope this information helps . with best regards , team cinnamon air
august 02 , 2012 ( lbo ) – sri lanka’s john keells holding plc has joined with phoenix ventures limited to start a 6 . 8 million dollar domestic air taxi service , a statement said . saffron aviation ( pvt ) ltd , will be a 8 . 4 million dollar project becoming the second such air taxi operator after national carrier srilankan airlines .
the sigiriya flight takes off from cinnamon air’s private terminal in katunayake and circles back around the airport so you get a good view of the e03 and the negombo lagoon . as you move inland towards kandy , mountains start poking out of the clouds and you begin to see the verdant hills and valleys of the central highlands below . there are plenty of paddy fields and bodies of water along the way too .
checking in for your cinnamon air flight at any of these locations is also simple . our base coordinator and security staff will meet you as you enter the airport and he or she will take care of check - in and direct you to the flight . as these airports are operated by sri lanka air force , vehicles and drivers entering the airport premises should have prior clearance . to ensure that your journey starts smoothly from the beginning , we request details of the vehicle you will be arriving in and of its driver 48 hours in advance so that we can obtain necessary clearance from the authorities .
cinnamon air’s fleet of cessna is very different to your average commercial airliner . first off ( and quite obviously ) , it’s much , much smaller . for the aviation enthusiasts out there , the sigiriya sector uses a cessna 208b grand caravan . the aircraft fits about 8 passengers on board and it feels a little like a private jet . you might even make some friends considering there’s just a few of you flying at the same time .
hi ozzietrev , we do have flight + hotel packages with several hotels ( cinnamon hotels as well as others ) . you can explore them by visiting the flight + hotel section ( found in the holidays on the main menu ) in our website . we . . .
cinnamon was an excellent way to travel across the country fast . the pilots were wonderful and the flight was very scenic . there was no issue with baggage , even though we had a huge 25kg suitcase . i would definitely take this flight over a 7 + hour . . .
: please proceed to the cinnamon counter located at the arrival lobby after immigration , baggage claim , and customs . our representative will meet you there to take you to our terminal . in the event you are unable to locate the counter or our representative , please contact our ground staff on telephone number
the picturesque scenes you can view from the sea plane was extravagantly pleasant to the eye . it really encapsulates the serenity of sri lanka rainforests . it was a pleasure to meet our air taxi guide , gerbin , who spoke 10 languages .
of course , no trip to batticaloa is complete without a visit to its beaches such as pasikuda and kalkudah , which lie nestled next to each other . travel to pasikuda beach which is located approximately 30 minutes from batticaloa town and explore its beautiful long stretch of shallow coastline , giving you the chance to walk several kilometres into the ocean . an ideal way to get here would be to take one of cinnamon air’s scheduled flights to pasikudah in batticaloa which provides a perfect way to get an overview of this coastal destination that makes for an exceptional family getaway .
rich with natural sanctuaries and exotic animals , sri lanka has an amazing diversity when it comes to wildlife . surrounded with wildlife across the island , yala national park is home to the highest leopard concentration in the world and 215 species of birds . the largest national park located in the north west of the country being wilpattu accommodates the extravagant elephant and many more extraordinary animals . enjoy whale watching and dolphin watching along with the unique turtle hatcheries that down south sri lanka has to offer . book your tickets now with cinnamon air on urltoken to travel to these exotic locations .
srilankan airlines’ chief commercial officer siva ramachandran said : “we are pleased to extend our network to yangon , as part of our dynamic ongoing strategy of focusing on the asia - middle east region , which is the fastest growing market for global air travel .
air lanka , which was state - owned , was partially privatized in 1998 , with investment by dubai - based emirates group , when emirates and the sri lankan government signed an agreement for a ten - year strategic partnership . this agreement included exclusive rights for all aircraft ground handling and airline catering at colombo - bandaranaike airport for a ten - year period . emirates bought a 40 % stake worth us $ 70 million ( which it later increased to 43 . 6 % ) in air lanka , and sought to refurbish the airline ' s image and fleet . the government retained a majority stake in the airline , but gave full control to emirates for investment and management decisions . in 1998 , the air lanka re - branded to srilankan airlines . [ 15 ]
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srilankan airlines ( marketed as srilankan ) is the flag carrier of sri lanka and a member of the oneworld airline alliance . it is currently the largest airline in sri lanka by number of aircraft and destinations , and was launched in 1979 as air lanka following the termination of operations of the original sri lankan flag carrier air ceylon . following its partial acquisition in 1998 by emirates , it was re - branded and introduced the current livery . after ending the emirates partnership , it has continued using its re - branded name and logo . [ 11 ]
srilankan catering limited is the sole airline caterer in sri lanka . its hub is at bandaranaike international airport ( bia ) . [ 49 ] srilankan catering ' s main line of business is in - flight catering to airlines that operate to bandaranaike international airport . [ 50 ] its state - of - the - art flight kitchen at bia has a capacity of 25 , 000 meals per day . [ 51 ] incorporated in 1979 , as air lanka catering services limited with boi status , srilankan catering commenced business as a joint venture with thai airways international . in 1998 when the joint venture agreement with thai airways international lapsed air lanka limited bought the shares of the joint venture partner and thus air lanka catering services became the fully owned subsidiary of srilankan airlines limited . thereafter the company changed its name to srilankan catering ( private ) limited in september 2000 . [ 52 ]
in october 2017 , srilankan launched direct daily non - stop flights to melbourne , australia , its first new long haul route in over five years and the most ambitious expansion to date . the flights restore a regular direct air link between australia and sri lanka after a hiatus of 16 years . [ 27 ] .
provided the weather’s good to you , the experience up in the air is magical . the flight to sigiriya lasts a mere 30 minutes ( as opposed to at least 3 - 4 hours on the road ) and offers great panoramic views at a cruising altitude close to 5000 feet ( more on that later ) .
dimuthu tennakoon , head of worldwide sales delivery at srilankan airlines , said : ' these awards demonstrate the high all - round quality of srilankan airlines , from the choice of destinations that we provide our passengers , to our superb product and service both in the air and on the ground throughout our global route network . '
the flight attendant uniform remained unchanged from the days of air lanka until february 2010 , when a new uniform was introduced based on its previous uniform design . [ 19 ] srilankan ( and air lanka ) mainly uses country ' s national dress ,
osariya
as the uniform for its female staffs ( stewardess & ground staff ) whilst males were given the usual western black suit , during airlanka ' s days it was red in color . the designs are based on the patterns of peacock which also used for its livery . in recognition of its high standard of service , srilankan airlines has been a holder of the imperial mark . [ 20 ]
srilankan airlines has been accused in the recent past of corruption , and the former chairman nishantha wickramasinghe of having affairs with air hostesses . wickramasinghe , has been accused of lacking the experience or formal education that would qualify him to be the head of an airline . hundreds of millions of rupees of losses were suffered since the company ' s management was taken back from emirates airlines by the rajapaksa administration .
srilankan joined the oneworld alliance on 1 may 2014 . during 2014 it started to renew and increase its fleet , with purchases of airbus a330 & a350 models . currently , srilankan operates an all - airbus fleet with the exception of its discontinued air - taxi services . [ 26 ] srilankan phased out their last airbus a340 - 300 on 7 january 2016 with its last scheduled flight from chennai to colombo .
the 2016 ranking of airlines by the international air transport association ( iata ) has placed srilankan eighth with an efficiency rating of 34 . 86ltr / 100rtk ( liters per 100 revenue ton kilometers ) . the iata benchmark for the year 2016 is 35 . 26ltr / 100rtk . this is a significant improvement over its performance in calendar year 2015 when it ranked 15th with a rating of 36 . 25ltr / 100rtk .
on 11 june 2012 , srilankan airlines was announced as one world ' s latest member - elect , on the sidelines of the iata world air transport summit in beijing . cathay pacific served sri lankan airlines as its sponsor through its alliance implementation programme . its membership implementation took approximately 18 months . [ 33 ] srilankan airlines joined the airline alliance on 1 may 2014 as the first carrier from the indian sub - continent . [ 13 ]
srilankan phased out its last airbus a340 - 300 on 7 january 2016 , replaced by the a330 - 300 and the future a350 - 900 . [ 41 ] as of january 2016 , construction of the airline ' s first airbus a350 - 900 has started . [ 42 ] on 23 february 2015 , srilankan airlines finalized a deal with air lease corporation and aercap to acquire two airbus a321neo aircraft , one from each leasing firm . [ 37 ]
home to eight unesco world heritage sites , sri lanka features a fascinating old world charm providing something new to discover at every turn . despite its relative small size , it offers a wealth of diversity and in a short space of time , air taxi tours in sri lanka will transport you into wildly contrasting landscapes , be it unspoilt beaches fringed with palm trees , lush rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife , ancient cultural sites that date back to the age of kings or mist shrouded mountains seemingly lost in time .
as part of our commitment to offering the very best in sri lanka air taxi services , our objective is always to send your baggage along with you on the same flight . however , there will be instances when your baggage may have to be transferred by a later flight or through secured ground transportation due to weight restrictions of the aircraft . you have no reason to worry if either of these alternate modes are used , since your luggage will always be in secure custody of the baggage service department and delivered straight to you . it is advisable to pack what you need to have immediately into your carry - on baggage .
on 24 july 2001 , tamil tigers launched a major pre - dawn attack on sri lankan airforce hangar located along the bandaranaike international airport . the raid left at least 19 people dead , including 14 tamil tigers fighters , two army commandos and three air force personnel . two of srilankan airlines ' airbus a330 planes ( 4r - ale and 4r - alf ) , one a320 ( 4r - aba ) and one of their a340 planes ( 4r - add ) were destroyed . two other planes were damaged ( a340 4r - adc and a320 4r - abb ) . a number of military planes were also damaged and destroyed . [ 58 ] [ 59 ]
this is likely to begin with a 4x weekly service from colombo int ' l to hyderabad int ' l , india , and a 1x weekly service to vishakhapatnam . other destinations , such as kochi int ' l and delhi int ' l , are expected to be added in due course . srilankan airlines is expecting at least four a321neo with two each coming from aercap and air lease corporation . in april 2017 , srilankan airlines announced that from july 2017 it plans to expand operational frequencies for colombo - delhi route , currently served on daily basis . from 15jul17 , the airline will increase from 7 to 11 weekly , with new red - eye / early - morning service . ul197 cmb0035 – 0410del 320 x357
on 28 march 1980 , air lanka signed a purchase agreement for two brand new lockheed l1011 - 500 tristars , the most advanced wide - body aircraft in the world at that time . the first lockheed l1011 - 500 ( 4r - ula ) was accepted on 26 august 1982 , at palmdale , california . it was flown to amsterdam as ul flight 566p . on 28 august 4r - ula
city of colombo
left for its inaugural flight from amsterdam to colombo as ul566 . it reached colombo on 29 august . this was followed by second lockheed l1011 - 500 , 4r - ulb ,
city of jayawardanapura
. on 8 june 1984 the airline received its first boeing 747 - 200b
king vijaya
and the second joined later . the aircraft were used on flights to europe and a few flights to southeast asia .
in march 2015 , a report was released following a board of inquiry investigation into corruption at srilankan during the time it was under the chairmanship of nishantha wickramasinghe . the board has reported that corruption was widespread and confirmed the allegations of nishantha wickramasinghe ' s affairs . [ 60 ] however , the mahinda rajapaksa information center denied the allegations , and accused the report of being biased and invalid , accusing the head of the committee of publicly supporting the current government in the elections and lacking technical knowledge about the aviation industry . it further claimed that he had been bribed to submit such a report as a publicity stunt to humiliate the previous government , and that most of the points within it were untrue . [ 61 ] the airline ' s short - lived air - taxi service and its mismanagement was found to have caused the loss of millions of dollars to the airline . [ 26 ]
in 1992 , the right landing gear of an air lanka boeing 737 - 200 ( registration 4r - ull ) at madras airport ( now chennai international airport ) failed upon landing and the right engine came into contact with the runway . the aircraft pulled to the right and finally came to a stop , with the nose wheel and right wing on the grass to the right of the landing runway . the right engine caught fire – extinguished by the airport safety services – and the 104 passengers and 12 crew evacuated the aircraft via the chutes on the left side without injury . the damage to the aircraft was substantial ; the plane was subsequently repaired and sold on . [ 56 ] the indian directorate general of civil aviation concluded that
the accident occurred as a result of failure of the right hand main landing gear beam during the landing due to pre - existing stress corrosion cracks and pits at its inboard lug hole and higher than normal landing loads contributed to its failure
. [ 57 ]
the start - up fleet will consist of two cessna 208 caravan amphibian aircraft ( seating nine passengers each ) and one wheeled cessna 208b grand caravan aircraft ( seating 12 passengers ) that would provide the flexibility for the airline to operate from any of the domestic and international airportsas well as from waterdromes in sri lanka , a statement said thursday .
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escape to the east coast . enjoy the culture . dip in the sea .
- tickets shall only be valid for the date , destination and passenger specified there on & all tickets are non - refundable . - child discounts are not permitted on above fares . - infant fare is 20 % of the adult fare payable and shall be charged for an infant who is between the age of fifteen ( 15 ) days to two ( 02 ) years old and such infant will be allocated the same seat as the parent / guardian . - free check - in baggage allowance is 23 kg per passenger ( subject to space / weight limitations ) and maximum weight for hand baggage is 5 kg and further restricted by dimension . - any further excess baggage over and above free baggage allowance at check - in shall be levied at usd 10 / - per kg ( subject to space / weight limitations ) . - please review our terms and conditions on urltoken - all payments to be made in united states dollars . - above net fares are non - commissionable & subject to change without prior notice .
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our fleet consists of the luxury cessna 208b ( 8 passenger ) grand caravan and cessna 208 ( 8 passenger ) amphibian caravans which are among the most reliable seaplanes in sri lanka or anywhere else in the world , with the capability of landing on water and on land . our planes are flown by well - experienced pilots , and are geared to land on frequently used water - dromes designated for amphibious aircraft , making accessibility to many parts of the country possible with absolute ease .
a place seemingly lost in time . a place of tradition and deep rooted cultural beliefs . a place of unspoilt beaches .
located in the eastern province of sri lanka , batticaloa opens a whole new perspective of sri lanka to visitors . now a major commercial city , “batti” as it is fondly referred to by locals , boasts of a rich cultural heritage that can be witnessed by those exploring the area .
as you wander the streets amidst a laidback atmosphere , you will come across a variety of religious monuments that bear testament to the deep - rooted faith of the local community ; our lady of sorrows church , st joseph’s convent , the anipandi sitivigniswara alayar hindu temple and st michael’s college to name a few . a historical monument worth seeing , the old dutch fort can be found on a small island and is a fascinating remnant of the city’s colonial past .
both the beaches of pasikuda and kalkudah offer relatively uncrowded settings in which to enjoy the sun , and sand in relative seclusion and let you try such activities as swimming and snorkelling amidst azure ocean waters .
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trinco to colombo - avoid the 8 hr road trip and take in the breathtaking views .
we did this flight to avoid the long return trip back to negombo from trinco . we thought it a little pricey at the time but it was worth every cent . the views were simply stunning , the casual confidence of the thong ( flip - flop ) wearing pilots re - assuring . . .
our travel agent booked this flight from columbo to trincomalee as , overland , its about 8 hours . the flight was about 45 mins . we were picked up from our hotel in negombo at 8 . 45 for a 10am flight to trincomalee . we were there in plenty of . . .
we flew from trincomalee to colombo . that were direct flight without stops . the airplane was good condition . the trip were beautiful . i would recommend use this company to avoid narrow sri lankan roads .
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we flew from columbo airport on a sea plane , although it started the flight on wheels . it is noisy but the views were worth it . there is some spectacular scenery in sri lanka and it was all new to us so we thoroughly enjoyed the . . .
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. my entire family enjoyed the lovely tour and was facinated by the friendly customer service and the panoramic view captured .
and very friendly staff at the check in and also the crew . i would recommend it to anyone to experience
to columbo , smooth as butter landing . very welcoming captain and first officer . also thanks to anil .
friendly staff . really looked after the whole family and put everyone at ease . good luck with your expansion guys .
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known as the “pearl of the indian ocean” , sri lanka lies off the southern tip of india and epitomises all that an island paradise should be ; mile upon mile of sun drenched beaches , azure ocean waters , magical sunsets and cool sea breezes that wrap around you as the night sky drapes itself with a blanket of stars . our sri lanka domestic flights provide a unique vantage point from which to admire the gorgeous and distinct landscapes that this small paradise isle has to offer .
dating back to the stone age , the country’s rich history is intertwined with the reign of kings , epic battles , fascinating folklore and the advent of buddhism in the 3rd century bc . spanning from the anuradhapura era in 483 bc to the kandyan era that lasted up to 1815 , the period of kings brought times of peace and prosperity though conflicts from within and the arrival of invading forces were never far off .
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srilankan airlines will expand its network to yangon , capital of myanmar , from june 1 , 2017 , with the commencement of a codeshare partnership with myanmar airways international ( mai ) , one of myanmar’s best - known airlines .
srilankan will codeshare on flights operated by mai between bangkok and yangon and also singapore and yangon , while mai will codeshare on flights operated by srilankan between colombo and bangkok , and colombo and singapore . passengers will enjoy the conveniences of the partnership such as a single ticket itinerary and interlined luggage .
myanmar is currently experiencing considerable growth in tourism , and we are confident that the addition of yangon will strengthen our network and help serve the needs of our customers . ”
srilankan has in recent months expanded its codeshare agreements with several other airlines in order to strengthen its network and provide enhanced travel options for its customers .
with the addition of yangon , srilankan’s global network will span 101 destinations in 48 countries . srilankan is also part of the prestigious oneworld global airline alliance network which serves over 1 , 000 cities in 160 countries .
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nations trust bank deniyaya branch was relocated to the janahitha building , pallegama road , deniyaya . the new branch location was ceremonially declared opened by sagala ratnayake , minister of youth . . .
arpico super market chain has upgraded the main supercentres of its island wide network to offer customers an unparallelled shopping experience . accordingly , shoppers visiting arpico supercentres in . . .
the ground preparation and retention wall construction work on serenia residences , the luxury development in talpe - galle , has already begun and is almost nearing completion . currently under . . .
the lankaputhra development bank marked its prestigious 12th year recently . the commemoration ceremony was held at the bank’s colombo headquarters premises giving foremost place to all religious . . .
odiliya residencies pvt . ltd , the newest addition to odiliya group , successfully concluded the groundbreaking ceremony at its site , aspire residencies , athurugiriya . group chairman gerrard fernando , . . .
the faculty of engineering at sliit will present the young engineering expo 2018 for the fourth consecutive year on the 11th of july at the faculty of engineering , malabe campus . the exhibition . . .
the slt zero one awards for digital excellence launched in 2016 proved to be an immense success , much sought after by many in the business world . sri lanka telecom ( slt ) is therefore proud to . . .
the annual training program on customs harmonized commodity system better known as hs has been organised by the shippers’ academy colombo - sac which will be held for the seventh consecutive year to . . .
visa ( nyse : v ) , the official payment services partner of fifa , released an analysis of foreign travellers’ spending during opening days of2018 fifa world cup . the results found that in the 11 russian . . .
sme is a key focus area for nations trust bank as we recognize it as a sector that can really unleash the potential we have in the country . over 85 % to 90 % of businesses in sri lanka are smes which . . .
the bourse ended the week on a negative note as the aspi decreased by 85 . 92 points ( or - 1 . 39 % ) to close at 6 , 108 . 71 points , while the s & p sl20 index also decreased by 65 . 36 points ( or - 1 . 93 % ) to . . .
a 45 - year - old pakistani national was arrested for possessing 4 . . .
the police narcotics bureau ( pnb ) seized 103 . 9 kilogrammes of heroin worth . . .
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solson publications was a new york-based black-and-white comic book publisher active in the 1980s .

the company was founded by gary brodsky , son of long-time marvel comics executive sol brodsky ; the name of the company was derived from brodsky 's name : " sol 's son " = solson .

solson christmas special : samurai santa featured dc comics co-publisher and wildstorm founder jim lee 's professional debut as an inker .

solson publications

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in the 1980s , gary brodsky , son of longtime marvel comics executive sol brodsky , started solson publications . solson specialized in black and white books with even more ludicrous premises than most comics , stuff like reagan’s raiders and the bushido blade of zatoichi walrus , but that wasn’t the end of it .
solson publications was a new york - based black - and - white comic book publisher active in the 1980s . the company was founded by gary brodsky , son of long - time marvel comics executive sol brodsky ; the name of the company was derived from brodsky ' s name :
sol ' s son
- solson .
template : infobox company solson publications was a new york - based black - and - white comic book publisher active in the 1980s . the company was founded by gary brodsky , son of long - time marvel comics executive sol brodsky ; the name of the company was derived from brodsky ' s name :
sol ' s son
= solson .
_ slogan = just remember solson means great fun . | foundation = 1986 | founder = gary brodsky | defunct
when comics aficionados get together to discuss the worst publishers of the century , the millennium , or all time , solson is always prominently mentioned . and from a publisher whose output included
was about as successful as the rest of the solson comics line . it lasted three issues , all published in 1987 , and has since been seen mostly in
best of the worst
retrospectives .
the person ultimately responsible for solson publications was a gary brodsky who seemed to think it cute to explain in the company name that his father was sol brodsky . rich buckler was somehow involved also . i had previously enjoyed his run on the fantastic four and it was no doubt his name on the cover that prompted me to pick up these books ( out of the bargain bin ) 20 years ago . was the advertised third issue ever published ? even these two books are missing from the gcd comic database .
ps : as a side - line solson also had an “exotic pet catalog” as well as their far from exotic comics . i presume this advert for “live man - eating piranhas” is for real . sure makes the old adverts for “sea monkeys” seem tame .
r reagan ' s raiders ( 1987 ) rich buckler ' s secrets of drawing comics ( 1986 ) rock heads ( 1986 ) s samurai funnies featuring . . . ( 1986 ) santeria : the religion ( 1990 ) scream ( 1999 ) solson christmas special ( 1986 ) sultry teenage super foxes ( 1987 ) t teenage mutant ninja turtles authorized martial arts training manual ( 1986 ) teenage mutant ninja turtles teach karate vol . 1 ( 1987 ) thunder ( 1987 )
you see , brodsky is an mra . while he failed miserably at comics , he has made a killing consulting with pathetic men on how to get laid more often . however , that propensity for ubermench dickishness came out in solson books as well , most notably with titles like sultry teenage super foxes , a book about scantily clan women living on an air force base with their high - ranking fathers and , despite having many conversations , still can’t pass the bechdel test because they used an alchemy machine to give themselves superpowers for the express purpose of attracting the hot , young airmen .
(
wha - whoom !
) , this one stood out from the crowd — so stupefyingly awful in both concept and execution that it turned completely ' round the bend to become an object of numb fascination . it ' s a toss - up which was the company ' s least defensible product — the live , man - eating piranhas they sold by mail through ads in their comics , or
work among the rice paddies and sand dunes of america ' s most hated enemies . this was accomplished by means of a technological marvel invented by a professor cashchaser , that gave the raiders the bodies of young men ( and instantly instilled commando training too , apparently ) .
the stories were just packed with the visceral thrills of seeing america ' s main man in action . and that ' s not all ! they were also packed with amazingly dumb , campy references to ron ' s film career . this comic book version of reagan seemed to have trouble distinguishing between movies and reality — which , of course , many political pundits would have thought made it true to life , if they ' d been aware of the comic ' s existence .
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if you were a child in 1990 , then you wanted to be a ninja . i actually suspect that this is true for literally every child of every era who has known what a ninja was , but i can really only speak from my own experience , and that experience had a lot to do with the teenage mutant ninja turtles . there…
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and what the heck rick buckler was doing with the logo was beyond anyones understand . maybe he helped finace the operation or something .
could this company have produced the world’s worst comic books ? ? perhaps . amongst the couple of dozen black and white comics they issued in 1986 / 1987 lots of their books had the words “ninja” and “samurai” in the title which is always a bad sign . one series called “reagan’s raiders” featured the then president reagan as a kind of sgt fury costumed character ! !
thought it would tick all the boxes . alas it is let down by two things . the art and the story ! ! a government scientist displays his latest invention . a machine that can transform matter . he demonstrates by turning a dog turd into a gold bar ! by an enormous leap of the imagination four teenage girls somehow deduce from this that the machine can transform them into super heroes . they sneak back at night and achieve their goal , albeit destroying the machine ( and the surrounding area ) in the process . then the story gets really silly with russian agents and alien vampires and … . . oh … . i really can’t be bothered to use up any more brain cells thinking about it……………
remember - every dime you pay writers and artists comes out of your pocket ! that ' s money you could use for hookers and cocaine ! don ' t let these artsy - fartsy prima donnas ruin your bottom line ! get those new artists who are
willing to work for cut rate
- in other words , people without any clue of what their work is worth . sooner or later they ' ll wise up , but a new crop of
talent
shows up at the bus station every day ! and if you have strong creative concepts , the sky ' s the limit !
let ' s see - ninjas ! more ninjas ! a daring new concept - ninjas ! and of course the training manual on how to be a teenage mutant ninja turtle ! oh , and here ' s something daringly new and different . . . a samurai walrus . i dunno about that one . seems kind of freaky . how many ninjas are in it ? reassure me , disembodied head of gary brodsky !
sultry teenage super foxes and the floating , genial , strangely reassuring head of gary brodsky ? sign me up ! sign me up for all your comic book publishing and shameless narcissistic personality disorders , gary ! i want to publish my own comics and worry about artists and writers somewhere down the line ! i want my own disembodied head dispensing wisdom at random , gazing serenely from comic book racks across the nation ! i want to flood the industry with hundreds of crappy ripoff comics sold to greedy small - time operators convinced they ' ve got the next hot must - have double - bag item ! and . . . i want the t - shirt !
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i’ve been mulling this over for a little while now , and i think i have an idea of what’s going on with the team dickwolves thing : these people think they’re funny .
now , i’m going to put up an ad here for sultry teenage super foxes , and i want you to pay attention to what the disembodied mra head is saying .
you see , gary brodsky and his publishing house aren’t incredibly sexist . they have personality . in fact , they’re the only comic publisher who does .
seriously , that’s an excellent question . those who freaked out about not being able to buy shirts that said “team dickwolves , ” where dickwolves = rapists ( so much so that @ teamrape was created on twitter just to harass people who don’t like rapists ) , were basically saying that they want to walk around proclaiming their allegiance to rapists . not to the idea of rape or the thought that rape is somehow a joke , but within the context of that shirt , of actual rapists .
lisa also pointed out that while it’s nice that they’re identifying themselves so that they can be avoided , it might not be worth the triggering on people who can’t really handle walking around with people loudly proclaiming their support of non - consensual sex .
the funny thing is , these are the same people who likely react to concepts like schrodinger’s rapist by claiming how sexist it is to assume all men are rapists . i’d be curious to know if it’s ok to assume that the people walking around with t - shirts claiming support for rapists might be , or if that would be sexist as well ?
alex lifschitz has an amazing piece on the nature of apologies and why it’s so important that we continue to be vocal about why it’s a good thing to not sell shirts that say , essentially , that the wearer supports rapists , and not some action that further embroils you in controversy .
outright identifying as “a dick” or getting angry with a critic does not unshackle mike from the personal responsibility of tempering his outbursts , like some discoursal equivalent of the stand your ground law . he doesn’t get to be a dick anymore if penny arcade want to be perceived as a positive industry force . his thumb - fingered morality has become the trough feed of tens of thousands of up - and comers in the game industry . and as long as he spews it , he will have high - minded , conscience - stricken people to be his personal pains - in - the - ass until he gives things a second thought .
do i think mike cares about the comfort of people at his conference ? yeah , i do . but apparently , his desire for everyone at pax to feel safe does not outpace his lack of understanding regarding why anyone would feel unsafe in the first place , nor his improvised intertwining and decoupling of his identity with his station in game culture to more effectively skirt the accusation du jour .
the problem with mike and with brodsky and with the people who really , really want shirts that say “team rapist” is that they sincerely think that rape can be funny . they think that merely stating an absurdity ( because obviously none of them are racist or sexist ) is funny , like they’re the monty pythons of rape jokes .
now , i’ve studied comedy for most of my life and i can assure you that even if there was some way to tell that you weren’t a rapist just by looking at you , it’s still not funny just to misidentify something . remember when prince harry thought that it would be hilarious to wear a swastika armband to a halloween party ? i have less of a reason to think that prince harry is a nazi sympathizer than i do to think you’re a rapist , and it still isn’t funny .
absurdist comedy is really difficult , and it’s more than just putting a sign on a chair that says “cat” and calling it a day . it’s more than drawing not very smart , underaged girls fighting crime for the sole purpose of getting men’s attention . it’s more than walking around proudly proclaiming your love of rape because everybody should know that you don’t actually love rape .
as the old showbiz saying goes , “ dying is easy . comedy is hard . ” so , let me be perfectly clear : you’re not funny . i know you’ll dismiss me as some feminist killjoy , but saying that you support rapists is simply not funny .
so don’t feel sad that you can’t proclaim to everybody who sees you how awesome you think rape is . instead , think of it as an opportunity to not be a giant douche while simultaneously not telling the world that you think sex with unwilling partners is just the bestest . you’re welcome .
” no - rape - in - jokes - ever perspective ( with which i can’t agree ) ” ty @ mcfrontalot . u get it . rape can be funny ! a wolf made of dicks is funny
@ lalalaurax we’re not literal # dickwolves . we just support preserving them . and also fighting morons who need 2 grow a sense of humor
it was no specific event , so much as a combination of a number of things . i started seeing how expectations for women were not only drastically different from those for men , but other contradictory . i got a chance to see the pain that systems that don’t trust women or infantilize them can cause .
i also saw a lot of ideas that i liked . the idea of seeing more women in media that are smart and individual sounded cool and interesting . the thought that we could see video games with a different perspective from the one i had gotten used to , that comic books might handle issues that are uniquely female and therefore not covered to death before then , that we could have more television characters like zoe washburn , elyse keaton , or rory and lorelei gilmore was really exciting .
after a while i realized that the best description for somebody opposed to the things i kept seeing and supportive of the things i liked was “feminist , ” specifically , “liberal feminist . ”
you’d think it would be obvious that if you go around proclaiming that you supports rape and finds it funny that very few people would like you . but i guess these particular misogynists are a special kind of stupid .
and of course , gabe apologized ( kind of ) for the dickwolves… again… here’s why i say “no . i don’t accept that apology . ”
does gabe’s apology actually make a difference ? at some point are words , even eloquent ones , no longer enough ? we all screw up , and genuine apologies ( and changes in behavior ) can maybe mitigate that . but if there’s a pattern of behavior , followed by doubling down , and then much later an apology only when it’s gotten out of hand or it becomes too much of an issue , that’s not remorse . that’s just concern for money / power lost . at some point after so many examples , you don’t just get to apologise and get the benefit of doubt when you say “we don’t want to hurt anyone . ” intent’s not magic , and in this case there’s not even evidence of good intent . so yay . gabe apologized . call me again in a few years after he’s not only failed to repeat the same sort of willfully hurtful behavior , but has actually done something positive to help , not just the bare minimum of failing to be a complete piece of shit .
the thing is , we all make hurtful mistakes sometimes . i know that i will make hurtful mistakes . where i hope that i differ from gabe is in a willingness to be open enough to apologize when it happens ( as opposed to weeks / months later and only after a huge backlash ) , and also to have enough “credit” as a good person to have that apology accepted , so that i can learn , move on and do better in the future . the credit i’m talking about is a reputation that can be based only on what i do beforehand , the kind of person i choose to be . my choice is whether to squander that , or build it up . to be an asshole , and then have my apology looked upon as the self - serving apology of an asshole , or to be a good person and have my apology be looked at as a good person who made a mistake .
even that reasoning sounds terribly self - serving and cost / benefitty , which isn’t my intent . my point is : we are so much better when we strive for empathy and self - reflection . no one’s perfect , but that’s a fact of life , not an excuse to engage in assholery .
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