Srilanka, June 11 -- Sri Lanka's aviation and logistics sector marked an expansion with the official launch of 'WEAIR', the country's newest cargo airline. The venture officially commenced operations on June 6, 2026, during an inauguration ceremony at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo, held under the patronage of Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism.

Financed and strategically backed by the Luxembourg-based IOTC Investment Fund, the launch is being highlighted by government officials as a strong vote of international confidence in Sri Lanka's economic recovery and its strategic positioning as an Indian Ocean logistics hub.

Speaking at the launch, Minister Herath emphasized that WEAIR arrives at a cr...