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| Founded | 2026 |
|---|---|
Operating bases | Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo |
| Hubs | CMB |
| Destinations | 7 |
| Parent company | IOTC Group https://www.iotc-group.com |
| Headquarters | 300, Old Colombo Rd, Uswetakeiyawa, Sri Lanka |
| Key people | Group CEO - Thinesh Ganeshakumaran
Director - De Toma Director - Shridha Devaraja |
| Founders | Group CEO - Thinesh Ganeshakumaran, Director - De Toma, Director - Shridha Devaraja |
| Website | https://wa-cargo.com/ |
WEAIR is a start-up cargo airline based in Sri Lanka. The airline mainly flies freight and cargo instead of passengers. Its main base of operations is at Bandaranaike International Airport near Colombo.[1]
History
[edit]The airline was set up to help with the growing demand for air cargo in South Asia. It connects Sri Lanka with other countries by moving goods like clothes, food, and electronics.
On 6 June 2026, WEAIR was officially launched by Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism at The Kingsbury, Colombo.[2]
Destinations
[edit]WEAIR will fly cargo routes between Sri Lanka and several international airports, mostly in Asia and the Middle East.
Fleet
[edit]The WEAIR fleet planned to include the following cargo aircraft:
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737-800BCF | — | — | planned |
| Total | — | — |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "WEAIR set to launch cargo operations to boost Lanka's regional links". The Island. 17 May 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- ↑ "WEAIR Launch Marks Major Boost for Sri Lanka's Air Cargo and Logistics Sector". The Government Official News Portal. 8 June 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
External links
[edit]- https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/2026/06/11/sri-lankas-newest-cargo-carrier-weair-launches-operations-with-luxembourg-backing/
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wa-cargo_weair-aircargo-aviation-activity-7450820203564691456-DJaA
- https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Luxembourg-backed-WEAIR-Cargo-Airline-launched-in-Sri-Lanka/108-342542
- https://news.lk/current-affairs/weair-launch-marks-major-boost-for-sri-lankas-air-cargo-and-logistics-sector
- https://www.lankanewspapers.com/2026/06/11/sri-lanka-welcomes-new-cargo-airline-weair-in-boost-for-island-s-freight-industry
- https://www.newswire.lk/2026/06/10/new-sri-lanka-based-cargo-airline-weair-launched-in-colombo/
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wa-cargo_weair-cargoconnectivity-aircargo-activity-7469217397963407361-Ts2w
- Official website
Category:Airlines of Sri Lanka Category:Cargo airlines Category:Airlines established in 2026