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International Air Transport Association (IATA), trade association of global airlines consist of more than 290 airlines and representing over 120 countries worldwide appointed Buddhika Hewawasam as their country head for Sri Lanka. Since 2008, IATA has not appointed a country manager for Sri Lanka and operations handles remotely from their overseas offices.

IATA’s operation in a country ranging from global and national policy development, representing airlines in national and international level to advocacy and consultancy work for airline industry partners, and offering industry solutions and world class aviation training through the IATA training centres. IATA also work closely with governments for developing national aviation plans and frameworks of the country and support country’s effort on developing aviation and related industries.

Buddhika Hewawasam is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in aviation and tourism industries. In his tenure at the national carrier, he managed to develop an award-winning aviation academy for the airline and attracted considerable amount of foreign exchange through offering training for foreign students in Sri Lanka. Also, he managed Sri Lankan holidays, tour operating arm of the airline before joining IATA and made considerable foreign income through attracting tourists to the country amidst of recent crisis.

IATA being the largest trade body in aviation show their commitment towards development of Sri Lankas aviation industry by made the appointment in a critical time.
Thanks : Travel Voice