British diplomats in Sri Lanka have been advised against travelling with a Sri Lankan air force operated company, after it was revealed it had been functioning with an expired air safety certificate.
The Sunday Leader reported that Helitours, the commercial wing of the Sri Lankan air force, has an expired Air Operating Certificate (AOC) which had been previously issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL).
Since then staff at the British High Commission have subsequently been advised against flying with the company by the UK Foreign Office.
Also see our earlier posts:
The Sunday Leader reported that Helitours, the commercial wing of the Sri Lankan air force, has an expired Air Operating Certificate (AOC) which had been previously issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL).
Since then staff at the British High Commission have subsequently been advised against flying with the company by the UK Foreign Office.
Also see our earlier posts:
South African cricket team flies courtesy of Sri Lanka Air Force (07 Aug 2013)
Sri Lankan Air Force helicopters to be used for oil exploration (27 Jan 2013)
Sri Lankan Air Force purchases more helicopters (02 Dec 2011)
Sri Lankan military expands commercial arm (01 Oct 2011)