Sri Lankaβs renewed attempt to revive the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has reopened a national debate over whether the country should continue investing in an airport long labelled the βworldβs emptiest international airport.β More than a decade after its grand opening, the Chinese-funded aviation hub in Hambantota remains one of the most controversial infrastructure projects [β¦] The post Empty Runways, Mounting Losses, and Hambantotaβs Aviation Gamble appeared first on Lankanews.lk .