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Lanka Ballooning (Pvt) Ltd is a fully licensed operator and approved by the CAASL (Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka) affiliated to Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation and relevant ministries to operate Hot Air Balloon Rides in Sri Lanka.
As an investment of Uluer Group Companies, Lanka Ballooning (Pvt) Ltd (Sri Lanka Balloon) established in 2016 after years of research and Hot Air Ballooning experience in different countries for more than 11 years. GM Mahmut Sami Uluer also contributes greatly to diplomatic, commercial and cultural relations between the two countries as an Honorary Consul General of Sri Lanka to Turkey.
We own and operate 2 Hot Air Balloons, each carrying Sri Lanka Balloon design and designated entirely for passenger carrying use. We have the capacity to carry 26 passengers at the same time.
Management, Pilots and Crew
Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka to Turkey, Attorney-at-Law, Commercial & Instructor Balloon Pilot. Founder of Sri Lanka Balloon – Lanka Ballooning (Pvt) Ltd
Graduated from Maltepe University (Istanbul), Faculty of Law. After completing aviation courses in England, Spain, Russia and Turkey, became Private Pilot in 2007, Commercial Pilot in 2008 and Instructor Pilot in 2009. Worked as Examiner Pilot at Ministery of Transportation of Turkey, Directorate General of Civil Aviation. He has trained many pilots. Became Honorary Consul of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Has 1000+ hours of flight experience with hot air balloons in 11+ years. Has been working for many years in ballooning and aviation.
Flown with many different brands and models of balloons. Certified Maintenance Technician of Lindstrand Balloons(UK) and Ultramagic Balloons(Spain).
Mahmut Sami Uluer
Director / Chief Pilot / Attorney-at-Law
Gratuated Tourism and Hotel Management Faculty. First Aid Expert licenced by Ministry of Health. Has Gas Filling Training Certificate. Speaks English and Russian fluently. Certified Maintenance Technician of the balloons in our fleet Lindstrand Balloons, Ultramagic Balloons. Licensed RT(Radiotelephony) user. Has been working for 5+ years in ballooning and aviation. Flown with many different brands and models of balloons. Has 500 hours of flight experience with hot air balloons. He also is a microlight pilot.
Hakki Yildiz
Pilot
Lanka Ballooning Crew
Lanka Ballooning Ground Crew
From set up to touch down, our dedicated ground crew are the invisible heroes behind every successful flight.
We are pleased to be working with our local colleagues who had years of experience in ballooning.
Hot Air Balloons
Lanka Ballooning 4R-BLN
Lanka Ballooning #1
Registration: 4R-ULR
Own and Operate by: Lanka Ballooning (Pvt) Ltd
Passenger Capacity: 16+1
Manufacturer: Lindstrand
Production Place: UK
Lanka Ballooning 4R-BLN
Lanka Ballooning #2
Registration: 4R-BLN
Own and Operate by: Lanka Ballooning (Pvt) Ltd
Passenger Capacity: 10+1
Manufacturer: Lindstrand
Production Place: UK
Van, Jeep and Cab
Lanka Ballooning Vehicle Fleet
Lanka Ballooning Luxury Vehicles
Toyota Hiace Van
A/C, A/T
Mutsubishi Outlender 4×4
A/C, A/T
Honda Fit Hybrid
A/C, A/T
Air Operator Certificate
Passenger Insurance Policy
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