The Transportation Engineering Division of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, has initiated a collaborative research agreement with Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited for a study titled “Demand Modeling for Domestic Air Travel Trips in the Sri Lankan Aviation Sector.”
The proposed research aims to develop a calibrated demand model to support evidence-based planning and policy formulation in Sri Lanka’s domestic aviation sector. As part of the engagement, the Transportation Engineering Division also presented an overview of its ongoing research activities, further strengthening industry–academia collaboration in the field of air transportation.
The Transportation Engineering Division was represented by Dr. Varuna Adikariwattage, Mr. Osanda Rathnayake, and Mr. Lahiru Rathuge. Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited was represented by Air Chief Marshal (Rtd) Harsha Abeywickrema, Chairman; Dr. Sumith De Silva, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications; Mr. Aruna Rajapaksha, Head of Airport Management; and Mr. Kishantha Nimalaratne, Head of Civil Aviation Training. This collaboration marks an important milestone in advancing research-driven decision-making and promoting sustainable development within Sri Lanka’s aviation sector.
