New automatic clearance gates to be installed at Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the installation of additional automatic passenger clearance gates at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
In accordance with the cooperation agreement between the International Organisation for Migration and the Government of Japan, the upgrading of the facilities at the BIA to international standards commenced in 2023, with the aid of a Japanese grant of 1,170 million yen under the project Preparation for Border Infectious Disease Control in Southeast Asian Countries.
Under the project, the installation of four automatic passenger clearance gates was completed, and authorities are preparing to commence passenger clearance from these gates in the near future.
In order to further enhance the efficiency and accuracy of passenger clearance processes, it has been proposed to install an additional four automatic passenger clearance gates at the departure terminal, in line with the four automatic passenger clearance gates installed in the arrival terminal, the Department of Government Information.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs to carry out the installation activities of four automatic passenger clearance gates for the departure terminal at the BIA this year.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka is continuing to record a steady growth in economic activities along with a steady flow of foreign travelers arriving in the country for both business as well as tourism. The increasing number of foreign travelers are evident by the growing numbers recorded by Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities as well as the increase in the number of flights being operated to Sri Lanka by international airlines. This increase in foreign travelers to the country has also resulted in the need for development and expansion programmes in Sri Lanka’s airport and aviation industry to meet the increasing demand while also working to be on par with the fast-evolving global standards in the aviation industry. These developments and expansion are also essential given that Sri Lanka is targeting on becoming a hub in the South Asian region. Realizing the country’s growth potential, Sri Lankan authorities have decided to further develop and uplift the country’s airport and aviation industry through several projects that range from the expansion of the country’s key international airport – BIA to the development of several domestic airports in key regions of the country to ensure strong air connectivity within the country as well. All these developments indicate the expansion of business/investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s airport and aviation industry. With Sri Lanka working towards becoming a regional hub, industries like airport and aviation as well as related sectors would witness a continuous growth, indicating the lucrative nature of the business/investment opportunities in the industry. Foreign businesses/investors could therefore confidently explore the expanding business/investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s airport and aviation industry.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/20260105/Z_2 |