For around 40 students from C.M.S. Sri Jayawardenapura College, Kotte, 26 October 2026 was no ordinary school day. Instead of learning about aviation only through textbooks, they had the opportunity to experience the industry firsthand, see aircraft up close and discover the many career opportunities it has to offer.
The experience was made possible through iCanFly’s Future Aviators Programme, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at introducing young students to the world of aviation and encouraging them to explore future careers in the industry.
The programme began at SriLankan Aviation College, where students attended a career guidance session covering the different opportunities available in aviation, from becoming pilots and aircraft engineers to pursuing other specialised roles within the industry.
One of the highlights of the day was a visit to the SriLankan Airlines Engineering hangar, where students had the chance to see aircraft up close and gain a better understanding of the environment in which aviation professionals work.
For many of the students, the visit offered a chance to look beyond the classroom and experience an industry they may have previously known only through books, television or watching aircraft fly overhead.
The programme was organised by iCanFly with the valuable support of the SriLankan Airlines Aviation College, Engineering and Catering teams, whose contributions helped make the educational visit possible.
Through initiatives such as the Future Aviators Programme, iCanFly hopes to encourage more young people to explore the possibilities within aviation and provide opportunities for students to gain firsthand exposure to the industry.
And perhaps, among the students who walked through the hangar that day were some of Sri Lanka’s future pilots, aircraft engineers and aviation professionals.
About iCanFly
iCanFly is a Sri Lankan online travel platform that makes travel planning and booking easier through its website and mobile app. Travellers can conveniently book flights, reserve hotels and purchase travel insurance through the platform.
Recognised as the Best Emerging OTA Platform of the Year 2026 – Sri Lanka, iCanFly is also committed to giving back to the community through initiatives such as the Future Aviators Programme.
Visit www.icanfly.lk to learn more.
