Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation (Then
State Ministry of Tourism) was established under the Extraordinary Gazette Gazette No. 2289/43 dated 22nd July 2022.
The main objective of establishing the Ministry is to assist in the formulation of
policies in relation to the subject of Ports, Shipping and Aviation under the direction and
guidance of the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and
Ordinances and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the
institutions which are under the purview of the
Ministry.
Vision
"Position Sri Lanka as
the leading air transport hub in the region."
Mission
"To
make air transport services efficient, safe, and user-friendly with a view to
improve the efficiency of the relevant economic sectors."
1. Civil Aviation Authority of Sri
Lanka
2. Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited
3. SriLankan Airlines Limited
4. SriLankan Catering Limited