Expo Aviation (Pvt) Limited was established in Sri Lanka in 1997 and flies its own airline under the name ExpoAir and operates domestic passenger flights between Colombo and Jaffna and international cargo flights to points in the Maldives Island, Indian sub continent, Middle East, Central Asia and Africa. ExpoAir complements its air services with dedicated ground, commercial, marketing and financial resources at various strategic locations in Sri Lanka and other destinations for seamless operations.
ExpoAir benefits from the critical success factor in the strong brand name it has inherited as well as its solid reputation in domestic aviation boosting its market position, to be further developed with planned international operations for the future. Its motto "Your friend in the Skies" reflects the service commitment and focus of its crew and staff. The company is proud of its solid and consistent record of safety and reliability as an airline. ExpoAir will continue to constantly improve the high standard of service they have become synonymous with.
ExpoAir is the leading domestic passenger airline and operates international cargo services regionally:
Domestic Passenger Air Service: We currently run up to four scheduled daily flights between Colombo and Jaffna. Our flights provide a safe, comfortable and friendly service on a 52 seater Fokker F-27-500 on this route. The company performs its own self-ground handling at the Colombo International Airport, and is equipped with all modern equipment for this purpose.
International Air Cargo Service: Expo Aviation is the first private cargo carrier operating In Sri Lanka. We offer air cargo services to the UAE, Male, Gan Islands, Indian Sub continent, the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa. These services include our own self-ground handling at the Colombo International Airport, with modern equipment. Our cargo fleet includes Antonov AN-12 and Ilyushin IL -18 & McDonnell Douglas DC 8-63 freighters.
Cargo Exports Operation (Air Cargo Village): ExpoAir's Ground Handling Support Service at Colombo International Airport has been operational from May 2002 and we have been performing these services for our own flights since then. We are the only local operator other than the national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, to provide these facilities. We are fully equipped to handle wide bodied aircraft such as B-747-F, B-707 A, DC-8 F etc, in addition to its present fleet of cargo aircraft.
Cabin Crew Training: In 2004, ExpoAir's first Cabin Crew Training Academy in Sri Lanka was launched. The Academy is approved by the CAA Sri Lanka and offers a detailed training program which includes Aviation Studies, Safety & Emergency Procedures, Aircraft Specific Crew Resource Management, Aviation First Aid, Aviation Security Survival Procedures, Aircraft Documentation, Food & Beverage Service, In-flight Menus and Services, Passenger Handling & Personal Grooming.
Cargo Imports Operation (Terminal II): In 2005, Expo Aviation commenced Import Handling Operations. These services are offered at a bonded warehouse in close proximity to the Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo.
