Rankwire: 02 October 2026; Colombo – The Flight Training division of SriLankan Airlines has successfully delivered a specialised Airbus A330 Line Flying Under Supervision (LFUS) programme to six senior pilots from Etihad Airways, highlighting Etihad’s trust in SriLankan Airlines’ training and operational expertise and further cementing the partnership between the two national carriers.
The programme involved five Type Rating Examiners (TREs) and one Senior Type Rating Examiner (STRE) from Etihad Airways. It was conducted with the support of SriLankan Airlines’ experienced flight instructors, flight crews, and operational teams, ensuring a safe, effective, and professionally enriching training experience for the visiting examiner pilots.
Captain Chaminda De Zoysa, Head of Flight Operations at SriLankan Airlines, remarked on the programme’s achievements, stating, “For SriLankan Airlines, this opportunity represented more than a single training assignment. It demonstrates the airline’s ability to leverage its Airbus A330 fleet, experienced instructors, operational expertise and established training infrastructure to support the training and development of aviation professionals from other major global carriers. The initiative also highlights the potential of SriLankan Airlines Flight Training to serve as a regional aviation training partner, offering specialised and high-quality training solutions to international operators.”
Extensive planning and coordination by SriLankan Airlines underpinned the programme’s success. The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), the Ministry of Defence, and other relevant stakeholders contributed to establishing the necessary framework and securing approvals, enabling the smooth execution of the training.
Through initiatives like this, SriLankan Airlines continues to prove that its capabilities go beyond flight operations, extending to fostering the growth of aviation professionals worldwide and positioning Sri Lanka as a regional hub for professional aviation training.