Sri Lanka participates in Dubai Airshow 2025, the world’s largest aerospace exhibition
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai wishes to announce Sri Lanka’s participation in the prestigious Dubai Airshow 2025, held from 17to 21November 2025 at the Dubai World Central (DWC) Airport, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The Dubai Airshow is considered to be the world’s largest and most influential aerospace exhibition serves as a key platform for countries to showcase their aviation and aerospace capabilities. Blue Skies Aviation, a Sri Lankan Company participated in this globally renowned event showcasing the country’s growing presence in the aviation and aerospace sectors.
The Consul General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates, Alexi Gunasekera accompanied by Head of Chancery of the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Dubai, Subhashini Silva visited the Sri Lanka stall at the exhibition venue and met with the representatives of the Blue Skies Aviation and assured the support of the Consulate General Office in future collaborations. Further, the officials had discussions with the Director General and CEO of Civil Aviation, Captain Daminda Rambukwella and Managing Director of Blue Skies Aviation, Asitha Manage and briefed on the opportunities available for Sri Lankan aviation sector in the UAE and in the global market.
In responding to a question from Aviation Talk, the Consul General and the Head of Chancery explained the importance of Sri Lanka’s participation at this global event and its positive impact in expanding exports of services sector in realizing the country’s target of USD 37 BN by 2030. The officials highlighted the efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka in strengthening public- private partnership in achieving the said target, with a special reference to the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement signed between Sri Lanka and the UAE. Further, the officials reiterated the support of the Consulate General office in Dubai in initiatives that foster economic growth and technological advancement in the country to promote Sri Lanka as an attractive destination for business, tourism, and investment, particularly in the fields of aviation and aerospace.
Captain Rambukwella and Asitha Manage also explained the strengths of the country in the aviation sector highlighting a variety of initiatives aimed at promoting Sri Lanka as a strategic hub for aviation, manufacturing, aerospace services and efforts in expanding the domestic aviation in Sri Lanka and promote leisure and recreational aviation in the country.
The Consul General and the officials visited the stall of UUDS Group, which is known as one of the leaders in the aviation industry since 1981. The UUDS Group is providing more than 1000 job opportunities for Sri Lankan Migrant workers in the skilled sector at UUDS Dubai.
At the invitation of the organizers of the Dubai Airshow 2025, the Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal V. B. Edirisinghe, also attended the event in Dubai.
Sri Lanka’s participation in the Dubai Airshow emphasizes the nation’s efforts to enhance its position in the global aerospace and aviation market.