Today (21st July 2019) the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias called on the Chief Incumbent of the Asgiriya Chapter, Most Venerable Warakagoda Gnanarathana Thero. Afterwards, he called on Chief Incumbent of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbotuwawa Sri Sumangala Thero as well.Thereafter, the Commander paid homage to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy seek...

The Prize Giving Ceremony of the SLAF the “Guwan Siththara” All Island Art competition was held at Air Force Headquarters today (20th July 2019) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias. Fifteen (15) children who were adjudged winners in the Primary, Junior and Senior Student categories attended the Prize Giving Ceremony which was conducted at...

Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay won the Championship while the SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala became runners up, at the inaugural Inter Unit Chess Championships 2019 concluded yesterday (19th July 2019) at the SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala.Pilot Officer SS Waduge won the award for the Best Player of the Inter Unit Chess Championship.The Director Aeronautical Engineering, Air...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias conducted the 2nd Session of the Commander’s Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake today (19 July 2019).During the course of the inspection the Commander visited all remaining areas of the Base. Concluding the Commander’s Inspection, the Commander addressed all ranks of the Base including the civilian personnel. D...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, conducted the 1st Session of the Commander’s Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake today (18 July 2019).The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Commodore HSS Thuiyacontha, and awarded Certificates of Commendation to 3 Warrant Officers, ...

The Vice Chancellor of the General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University (KDU), Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at the Air Force Headquarters yesterday (17 July 2019).After a cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, official plaques were exchanged between the Vice Chancellor and the Commander to mark the...

The Defence Attaché for the Republic of Maldives in Sri Lanka Lieutenant Colonel Ismail Naseer called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at the Air Force Headquarters yesterday (17 July 2019).After a cordial discussion on matters of mutual interest, official plaques were exchanged between the visiting Defence Attaché and the Commander to mark the occasion....

The Sri Lanka Air Force Parachute Training School Ampara proudly celebrated its 17th Anniversary yesterday (15th July 2019) under the direction of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander WMIPK Wijerathne.A Community Service Project was conducted at Sri Priyadarshanaramaya Uhana while a Cricket tournament was also held among staff members to strengthen the bonds between ranks yesterday at ...

A newly constructed Vocational Training Center at Poovarasankulam was handed over by Air Commodore KKAK Kaluarachchi, the Commanding Officer SLAF Regiment Training School (RTS) Vanni to Mr. V. Kanagasundaram, the Deputy Director, Vocational Training Authority Vavuniya yesterday (15th of July 2019).This Project was funded by the Secretariat for Coordinating Reconciliation Mechanism (SCRM)...

A Productivity Improvement and Professional Development program under the topic of “Quality tools and its application on working environment” was carried out by the Command Quality Assurance Inspectorate (CQAI) today (15 July 2019) at Air Force Headquarters, Colombo. Mrs. Fathima Marker, the Senior Productivity Officer at National Productivity Secretariat contributed for the event as...

The Annual all-night ‘Pirith Chanting’ Ceremony to commemorate personnel of the SLAF who made the supreme sacrifice or, are missing in action during active service and to invoke blessings on their souls, was held yesterday evening (12 July 2019) followed by an almsgiving for 100 Venerable Maha Sangha today (13 July 2019) at the SLAF Trade Training School, Ekala.The ‘Reliquary’ (K...

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old,Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”- For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon.The Sri Lanka Air Force strides forward to meet the challenges of the future, being ever mindful that it is able to do so because of the sacrifices made by brave air warriors....

The SLAF Women’s Wing together with Command Legal Department organized a series of programmes on “Women’s Rights” in order to educate serving women of the Sri Lanka Air Force on rights of women. The 4th programme was conducted at SLAF Academy China Bay on 10th July 2019 with the participation of more than 150 Lady Officers and Airwomen from SLAF Academy China Bay, SLAF Station Am...

The Asian Netball Champions, Sri Lanka led by Flight Lieutenant Chathurangani Jayasooriya is participating at the Netball World Cup 2019 which is currently underway in Liverpool England. Flight Lieutenant Jayasooriya is also the captain of the Air Force Netball Team. Two other players from the Sri Lanka Air Force, Sergeant Thilini Wattegedara, Corporal Dulanga Dananji are also playing in...

SLAF Base Katunayake emerged as the Men's Champions while SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa emerged as the Women's Champions at the Inter Unit Kabaddi Championship 2019 which concluded yesterday (11th July 2019) at the Indoor Stadium of SLAF Base Katunayake.SLAF Station Colombo and Trade Training School Ekala emerged as Men's and Women's runners up at the Championship. The Director ...

The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias handed over a Wheel Chair to Flight Sergeant Jayakody JAJ today (11th July 2019) at the Seva Vanitha Unit, AFHQ Colombo.Assistance was provided for the father of Flight Sergeant Jayakody who has been disabled. The Secretary of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Squadron Leader Piumi Jayasundara and her staff members attended f...

Closing Ceremony of the 7th batch of Finishing School was held at Main Auditorium SLAF TTS Eka yesterday (10 July 2019). Mrs. Prabavi Dias, Chairperson SVU graced the occasion as the chief guest and gave away the certificates and gifts. Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, Deputy Chairperson SVU and Director Welfare AVM PDA Mariestella also participated. 20 participants including a wife of SNCO’ a...

The Handing over Taking over Parade of the Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit under the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) was held at the Contingent Headquarters yesterday (10 July 2019).The new Contingent Commander, Wing Commander KMSPB Kulathunga RWP, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MSc (Strat Stu), fawc, psc took over duties as 4th Contingent Commander from...

Major General Prabath Dematanpitiya, the Commandant of the Defence Services and Staff College called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias today (9 July 2019) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Commandant and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging mementos to mark the visit....

The Change of Command Parade of the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake was held yesterday (8 July 2019).The outgoing Base Commander, Air Vice Marshal M D A P Payoe RWP, RSP, USP, MSc (NSWS-Pak), ndc (Pak), psc handed over duties to Air Commodore H S S Thuiyacontha WWV, RWP and two Bars, RSP and Bar, USP, MMSc (Strat Stu - China), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), fndu (Ch...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias awarded flight Engineers brevets to two qualified non commissioned officers and a Certificate of Commendation to another at AFHQ today.Flight Sergeant Wimalasiri PAA (Aeronautical Electrical and Instrument) and Corporal Siriwardana IGMN, who received their brevets had completed over 100 hours of training on the Mi 17 Helicopter a...