On the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and under the supervision of the Director Air Operations, the No 8 Squadron at SLAF Base Ratmalana has modified a Y-12 aircraft as an Air Ambulance.The modified aircraft has been fitted with a specially designed Medical Evacuation Kit which is equipped with a ventilator, infusion pumps and vital sign monito...

SLAF Regiment Training School Vanni conducted a blood donation campaign yesterday (23 April 2020) at the Station Hospital in collaboration with the blood bank of the Jaffna Teaching Hospital. The campaign was organized in aid the National Blood Transfusion Service to fulfill the increased demand for blood in the country due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak....

A newly constructed four storied Accommodation Block was declared open at SLAF Station Colombo by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (22 April 2020).The new building will fulfill a long outstanding requirement for living-in accommodation facilities at SLAF Station Colombo. The new building will be able to provide accommodation for 142 SLAF personnel. ...

The 35th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sigiriya was celebrated on 19 April 2020. However, due to the prevailing pandemic situation in the country, the Station planned to distribute dry ration packs amongst low income families in the Sigiriya Area.The event was organised under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander DCDB Alwis and the activity was conducted wit...

With the present COVID-19 Pandemic Situation in the country, there is an increasing need for accommodation facilities for staff working at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases better known as IDH.On the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, the Directorate of Civil Engineering has commenced construction on a Nurses Quarters Building. The build...

No 8 Air Field and Base Defence Proficiency Course for Bangladesh Air Force personnel was conducted at SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa from 21 January to 26 March 2020 for 45 working days including the Air Base Defence Practical Phase at SLAF Station Ampara for 10 working days.The course was attended by four Officers and six Other Rankers from the Bangladesh Air Force and the cour...

On a request received from the District General Hospital - Chilaw, a team of civil engineering personnel from SLAF Station Palavi was deployed to renovate a Ward in order to be used to treat COVID-19 suspected patients.On the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and under the guidance of the Directorate of Civil Engineering of the SLAF team of engine...

A proposal made by Senior Officers to the Commandant became a reality when, as the first step, a voluntary contribution funds were collected within the Academy. This collection was done in order to prepare dry ration packs to be distributed among families who are affected due to the inevitable restrictions imposed on them in order to control the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic.Local Gove...

In line with the government’s efforts to ease the stress levels of people staying at home in the districts which have been declared as high risk zones the SLAF Band conducted yet another entertainment program yesterday (16 April 2020) for residents of the Randiya Uyana Housing Scheme in Thotalaga, Colombo.Consequently, on the directives of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sum...

A Blood Donation Campaign was conducted yesterday (15 April 2020) by SLAF Station Palavi. The event was conducted at the Station Medical Centre with the aim of extending support in fulfilling the blood requirements of the Blood Bank at the District General Hospital Chilaw for the patient who have been infected by COVID 19. ...

With the global situation due to the outbreak of COVID-19 there is an imminent threat of illegal migrants attempting to enter Sri Lanka by sea. To this effect the SLAF is currently conducting daily Aerial Surveillance Operations in support of the SL Navy’s efforts of blocking illegal entry in to the island.On the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dia...

With the prevailing pandemic situation in the country due to the outbreak of COVID-19 the government has launched “Saubhagya” National Havesting Programme and Cultivation which aims at developing one million home gardens. Which this in mind, the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force has planned to prepare the Air Force for an impending global food crisis by providing all SLAF ...

In assistance to the government’s efforts to ease the stress levels of the people who stay at homes in the districts which have been declared as high risk zones the SLAF Band conducted yet another entertainment program yesterday (11 April 2020) for residents of Mihindusenpura Housing Scheme in Dematagoda.Most of the people in Colombo are spending a self-quarantined period and staying a...

On a request received from the Homagama General Hospital, a team of civil engineering personnel from the Civil Engineering Wing (CEW) at SLAF Base Katunayake were deployed to modify Ward No 1 of the Hospital in order to be used to treat COVID-19 suspected patients.On the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and under the guidance of the Directorate o...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No 10 English Medium and No 81 Sinhala Medium Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Courses were held at the Ground Training Wing Auditorium at SLAF Academy China Bay yesterday (8 April 2020). Air Commodore RAUP Rajapaksa, Commandant Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.The primary objective of conducting this...

A technical team from the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (E & TE) Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana carried out the installation of Public Addressing Speaker Systems and Wi-Fi connected CCTV Camera Systems for 4 Wards at the Mulleriyawa General Hospital.This installation was carried out on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and und...

In assistance to the government’s efforts to ease the stress levels of the people who stay at homes in the districts which have been declared as high risk zones the Sri Lanka Air Force conducted musical programs on the 5th and 6th of April 2020 for residents of flats in Colombo. The first entertainment program was conducted at Milagiriya Flats in Bambalapitiya on the 5th while the next...

203 passengers who returned from overseas arrived at the SLAF Quarantine Centre at Mullaitivu on the 23rd of March 2020. This Quarantine Centre operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force was established on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias. The entire operation of this Quarantine Centre was managed by SLAF Station Mullaitivu under the supervision...

On a request received by the District General Hospital at Gampaha, a team of civil engineering personnel from the Civil Engineering Wing (CEW) at SLAF Base Katunayake were deployed to construct a New Out-Patient Unit for COVID-19 suspected patients at the Hospital. On the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and under the guidance of the Directorate ...

172 passengers who returned from overseas arrived at the SLAF Quarantine Centre at Iranamadu on the 20th of March 2020. This Quarantine Centre operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force was established on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias. The entire operation of this Quarantine Centre was managed by SLAF Station Iranamadu under the supervision of th...

The Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Wing of the SLAF continues to carryout decontamination operations of the national carrier's aircraft fleet at the Bandaranayke International Airport (BIA).Accordingly, all departure flights on their return together with all other aircrafts of the fleet undergo a systematic decontaminated process as per the standards and guideline...