UPDATE: 15.44 PM – Kapila Chandrasena who previously served at the Sri Lankan Airlines as its CEO has now been appointed as the new chairman.

He was appointed as the chairman following the resignation of Ranjith Fernando

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Chairman of Sri Lankan airlines Ranjith Fernando has resigned from his position.

The Public Relations Manager of Sri Lankan Airlines, Deepal Perera said that his resignation letter has already been submitted.

He noted that the letter does not specify a reason for the resignation.

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