Palaly,Ratmalana and Batticaloa to be named as international airports

Palaly,Ratmalana and Batticaloa to be named as international airports

The Ministry of Transport & Civil Aviation says the Palaly Airport has been renamed as ‘Jaffna International Airport’.This name change is taking place as the proposal presented by Transport & Aviation Minister Arjuna Ranatunga has received the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers.Developing Palaly Airport, which was maintained as a domestic airport, as a regional and international airport commenced in July this year under the patronage of Minister Ranatunga.The developmental activities of the airport are set to be concluded by next Thursday (10).