Air Force News
3:17pm on Wednesday 17th October 2018
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy signed the formal final acceptance of Six brand new PT-6 aircraft after they were assembled at the Aircraft Engineering Wing (AEW) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base, Katunayake this morning at a simple ceremony at Katunayake. The event was also attended by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dias, members...
11:17am on Wednesday 17th October 2018
SLAF Station Colombo won the Inter Unit Squash Championship 2018 beating Tech Formations Team from SLAF Base Ratmalana at the Air Force Health Management Centre (HMC), Colombo yesterday (16th October 2018).The Champion SLAF Station Colombo team consisted of Air Commodore RAUP Rajapaksha, Air Commodore SCK Pallewela, Group Captain DRW Jayawardane, Group Captain HU Wijeweera, Flight Sergea...
10:34pm on Tuesday 16th October 2018
An eventful day of community services and recreational activities marked the celebration of the 66th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Air Commodore WWPD Fernando together with all the Officers, Other ranks and the Civilian staff. The day’s celebrations were begun with a formal parade and the staff was addr...
10:26am on Tuesday 16th October 2018
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Base Ratmalana yesterday (16 October 2018).The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore RS Wickremeratne. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade to 6 SNCOs, a Corporal, 2 Leading Aircraftmen and 2 ...
10:22am on Tuesday 16th October 2018
No 06 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Academy China bay celebrated its 9th anniversary yesterday (15 October 2018). The Squadron was established in the eastern region of the country to strengthen the National Air Defence System in year 2009.As directed by the Commanding Offficer, Squadron Leader DLJRK Dodamgoda, the anniversary celebrations started with a Shramadana campaign to build ...
9:30pm on Sunday 14th October 2018
In recognition of his work on the War Memorial for Sri Lanka Air Force, TTS Ekala, a Design Award of Merit was presented to the Chartered Architect Jayanath Silva (the designer of the project) by Sri Lanka Institute of Architects. The Award was presented in the category of Civic Buildings during the Inaugural Architects' Awards Ceremony 2018 which was graced by the Architect Marina Tabas...
10:46am on Saturday 13th October 2018
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the Commander’s Inspection (2nd Session) of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake yesterday (12 October 2018).  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...
3:59pm on Friday 12th October 2018
The Sri Lanka Air Force participated in the Techno Sri Lanka -2018,  a three-day exhibition organized by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka in keeping with theme of 'Engineering the Green Future', declared open for the public on 12, 13 and 14 October 2017 at BMICH.In today’s rapidly changing world, engineers are in the forefront of this change. Expectations are very high with...
10:24am on Friday 12th October 2018
With the blessings of Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and under the guidance of Director Health Services, Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) LR Jayaweera, Command Dental Officer, Air Commodore (Dr.) WKM Weerasekera, Dental Staff and SLAF Hospital Colombo organized a ‘Mega Health Camp’ at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy for the second consecutive year yesterday (1...
9:55pm on Thursday 11th October 2018
The Sri Lanka Air Force deployed a Bell 212 Helicopter with Bambi bucket and Fire Vehicles with Fire Fighting Crews to assist in dousing the fire that broke out at the Cool Planet Building in Pelawatte, Battaramulla.The fire had broken out at around 11 a.m. and the crew of Bell 212 helicopter battled the fire with the aid of its under slung ‘Bambi bucket’ flying 17 consecutive sortie...
9:51pm on Thursday 11th October 2018
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the Commander’s Inspection (1st Session) of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake today (11 October 2018).Prior to the inspection proper, the Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Prasanna Payoe. Certificates of comm...
4:00pm on Wednesday 10th October 2018
A Press Conference chaired by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, on the Colombo Air Symposium 2018 organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force was held today (10 October 2018) at the Air Force Headquarters Auditorium. The Fourth installment of the Colombo Air Symposium, will focus on the theme “Air Strategy in Substantiating the Geo-Strategic Importance of Sri...
11:14am on Wednesday 10th October 2018
The SLAF Oriental Orchestra and the Dance Troupe that visited India to join in the celebrations of the Air Force Day of the IAF, returned last Sunday 07 October 2018, after an extremely successful expedition. The team had been specially invited by the Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Birendra Singh Dhanoa, who extended the invitation through the Commander of ...
9:58pm on Monday 8th October 2018
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Bandaranayake International Airport today (8 October 2018). The Commanding Officer, Group Captain SN Fernandopulle received the Commander and accorded a street lining on his arrival. Commander inspected the Station premises and declared open the newly constructed Radar Hil...
9:36pm on Monday 8th October 2018
The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual Inspection at SLAF Station Palavi today (08 October 2018). The Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GSN Priyadarshana received the Commander and accorded a guard of honour.A Certificate of Commendation were awarded to Sergeant Bandara SALR (Ops Ground III) for the commendable service he rendered towards the d...
6:22pm on Monday 8th October 2018
Under the directions of the Director of Logistics of SLAF, Air Vice Marshal HMSKB Kotakadeniya and under the supervision of the Commanding Officer SLAF Station, Sigiriya, Wing Commander DCDB Alwis, the Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Catering Assistants and Ground Stewards Basic Courses was held at the Hospitality Management School, Sri Lanka Air Force Station, Sigiriya on 8 October 201...
4:57pm on Monday 8th October 2018
The Helitours Technical Training Centre at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala held the Graduation Ceremony of its third batch of students on 6 October 2018 at Main Auditorium under the patronage of the Director Aeronautical Engineering, Air Vice Marshal MD Rathnayake as the chief guest.The Basic Training Course in Aircraft Maintenance (BTC in AM) under Aeroplane Turbine Category B1.1 was c...
5:07pm on Sunday 7th October 2018
Under the guidance of Director Air Operation, Air Vice Marshal SK Pathirana, the Fire and Rescue Service of the Sri Lanka Air Force assisted in a fire and rescue drill at BOC Head Office building on 05 October 2018.Officer In Charge of Fire at SLAF Station Colombo , Squadron Leader  RND Senadheera and SLAF Fire Fighters participated in the Firefighting and rescue exercise under the ...
2:25pm on Friday 5th October 2018
The Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka HE Mr. Hanspeter Mock called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy today (5th October 2018).A cordial discussion was held between the Commander and Swiss Ambassador on matters of bilateral importance after which official plaques were exchanged to mark the occasion. Defence Attaché of the Swiss Embassy was also present...
12:41pm on Thursday 4th October 2018
The Defence Secretary of Pakistan, Lieutenant General Ikram Ul Haq (Retired) called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, yesterday afternoon (03 October 2018) at Air Force Headquarters.The Defence Secretary was received upon arrival by the Commander of the Air Force and escorted to the Commander’s Office. After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, of...
9:50pm on Monday 1st October 2018
In commemoration of World Children’s Day, a special event for children was held today (01 October 2018) at Rifle Green Grounds at SLAF Station Colombo, under the distinguished patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy and with the participation of over 400 children.This event commence...
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