The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has launched a formal drive to attract both local and international investors to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), for which the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka will work with all stakeholders and prospective investors as a facilitator.

Acting on behalf of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL), the Ministry has initiated the process of inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) covering a wide array of commercial opportunities. 

The EOI call is divided into two segments: Airside/Aerodrome Operations, which covers civil airport operations within the inner perimeter, and Landside Operations, encompassing activities within both the outer and inner perimeters of the airport.

MRIA’s investment propositions include cargo services, logistics, maintenance, repair and overhaul operations  (MRO), aircraft spares manufacturing, industrial parks for manufacturing, packaging, and warehousing, renewable energy projects, and resort hotels and hospitality service.

Flexible investment models are on offer, including joint ventures, public-private partnerships, and direct investments – an approach designed to lower barriers and appeal to investors with varying risk appetites and capital commitments.

The EOI process is open to both domestic and international entities. Documents can be obtained free of charge on working days between 9 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. (Sri Lanka time, GMT+5:30) from 27 April to 8 June. Interested parties must submit a request letter on their official letterhead to the Office of the Head of Commercial & Properties, Room No. 35, 2nd Floor, Passenger Terminal Building, Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, Sri Lanka. Documents may also be downloaded from AASL’s website at www.airport.lk.

A proposal briefing and site visit to Mattala is scheduled for 22 May. Prospective investors interested in attending may contact the Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at AASL for further details.