Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines Richard Nuttall states that as Sri Lanka's economy recovers and tourism returns, SriLankan Airlines is benefiting from an operationally profitable period, marking three years of consistent performance. Nuttall emphasized that the airline is now focusing on expanding its fleet and services to accommodate rising demand.

In a keynote interview at the Aviation Festival Asia 2025, Nuttall shared that SriLankan Airlines is currently working on a business plan that aims to double the size of the airline within the next five years.

Nuttall explained that, in the short term, the airline plans to lease aircraft as they become available, noting that competition in the l...