EAM celebrates 25 years as Air France KLM Cargo’s partner in Sri Lanka

From left: Anoop Asarpota, Senior Manager Sales for Middle East & Southern Asia, Air France KLM Martin Air Cargo; Shenal de Mel, Director, Expo Airline Management; Ashraff Shaik, Regional Operations Manager, Air France KLM Martin Air Cargo; Philippe van Meir, Cargo Director for the Middle East & Southern Asia, Air France KLM Martin Air Cargo; Hanif Yusoof; Madhavi Warawita, Chief Financial Officer, Expo Airline Management; and Michael Ong, Capacity & Revenue Manager, Air France KLM Martin Air Cargo

On the 11th of October 2024, Expo Airline Management (EAM) celebrated 25 years as the exclusive Cargo GSA partner for Air France KLM Cargo in Sri Lanka. 

The milestone event, held at the Cinnamon Grand, brought together key customers, logistics partners, and leading figures from the Sri Lankan air cargo sector to recognize the longstanding partnership between EAM and Air France KLM Cargo. 

Expo Airline Management is a subsidiary of the Expolanka Group, a global enterprise operating in sectors such as logistics, travel & leisure, and investments, with a focus on driving innovation and success in global trade. 

The event was graced by Hanif Yusoof, the founder of the Expolanka Group.

Kicking off the evening’s proceedings, Chamara Ranasinghe, CEO of Expo Airline Management, addressed the audience, expressing gratitude to Air France KLM regional management and the many partners present for their support throughout the past 25 years. He highlighted the importance of collaboration in establishing and growing Air France KLM Cargo’s operations in Sri Lanka. “This partnership stands as a symbol of trust and shared success, built on a solid foundation of hard work and mutual respect,” he remarked. 

Philippe van Meir, Cargo Director for the Middle East and Southern Asia for Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, took the stage to reflect on the collaboration that began in 1999. He reminisced on the strong bond formed between Air France KLM and the Expolanka Group over the years, leading to numerous achievements in the air cargo industry. 

van Meir praised Expo Airline Management for their dedication, professionalism, and ability to drive Air France KLM Cargo’s operations to new heights in Sri Lanka. He further stated that the partnership has not only stood the test of time but has flourished into one of the strongest in the region.

A highlight of the event was the symbolic presentation of a certificate confirming Expo Airline Management’s participation in Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme. The certificate was presented by van Meir to Hanif Yusoof.