<span style="color: #222222;">The fuel crisis in Sri Lanka has had a spillover effect on the revenue potential of the Cochin International Airport, with the airport beginning a technical landing facility for refueling flights operating on the nearby international air route.<br />''<br />''Nine aircraft flying either on the Colombo-Europe or Colombo – Middle East sectors opted for the Airport's technical landing facility and uplifted 4,75,000 litres of ATF during the past three days.<br />''<br />''Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) Managing Director S. Suhas said, the availability of quick and efficient apron management and fuel hydrant systems have helped the airport to connect with foreign carriers.<br />''<br />''He said, more airlines have started contacting the airport, taking into account its potential to serve them for planned or unplanned technical stopovers.</span><br />