Having spanned more than a hundred years, Sri Lanka’s aviation industry is one of the country’s proudest achievements. From the time the first ever airplane entered our airspace in 1912, to the first and only Sri Lankan to fly a plane wearing a sarong in the 1950s, to the 32-year reign of the pioneering local commercial airline, the iconic Air Ceylon, Sri Lankan aviation history has been in turn memorable, entertaining and dynamic. In commemoration of International Civil Aviation Day, recognising the importance of aviation to the social and economic development of the world, here are some of the most compelling stories about Sri Lankan aviation from the Roar archives. Read More..Ravana is a legendary figure who looms large in Sri Lankan and Indian folklore. Of course, there is no archaeological evidence to prove that King Ravana existed, or was a pioneer of aviation, but Sri Lanka does indeed have a rich aviation history which dates back to more than a century.

Source: The Nation December 07, 2020 16:52 UTC