This exodus has led to a 25% reduction in ALAE’S workforce in recent months, and the association anticipates further turnover of engineers due to the ongoing global demand.

The ALAE has called on the stakeholders involved in the management of the national carrier to collaborate on a workable retention plan.

“It was essential to address the current exodus of skilled professionals to ensure providing top-notch aircraft maintenance and safety for Srilankan Airlines passengers,” the ALAE said in a statement.