“Excellence is not a skill, it is an attitude!” Said Ralph Marston.  In the Air Force we strive constantly and persistently for excellence in the hope and expectation that in doing so we shall affect a change of attitude that will empower us to take the Air Force and our nation to a better tomorrow.The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2016 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon V...

“Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2017” was held for the 18th consecutive year, coinciding with the 66th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The men’s race was held on 3th, 4th and 5th March 2017 in 3 stages. Cyclists from all around the country as well as from outside participated in this race covering a total distance of 415km. Avishka Mandensa of the SL Navy won the overall Cham...

State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene visited the final day of Sri Lanka Air Force 66th Anniversary Exhibition and Tattoo -2017, the air show and exhibition at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (05 March 2017).State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, was welcomed by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy with members of the Air Force Board of Management....

HE the President Maithripala Sirisena visited the 2nd day of Sri Lanka Air Force 66th Anniversary Exhibition and Tattoo -2017, the air show and exhibition at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (04 March 2017).HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, was welcomed by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy with members of the Air Force Board of Management.HE the President visited...

The 02nd day of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended today in front of the SLAF Base Vavuniya. The Commanding Officer Sri Lanka Air Force Station Palavi, Wing commander LDRP Gunawardana flagged off the race from Puttalam.SL Navy cyclist Janaka Hemantha Kumara  won the 2nd leg Jeewan Jayasinghe and Naveen Ruchira of Air Force finished  second and third respectively.The third (fina...

Sri Lanka Air Force 66th Anniversary Exhibition and Tattoo -2017, the air show and the educational exhibition was declared open by Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva on 03  March  2017 on the  invitation of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at SLAF Base Ratmalana. The 66th Anniversary Tattoo will show case the S...

The Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2017 was flagged off by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy this morning in front of SLAF Headquarters. Conducted to mark the 66th anniversary of the SLAF, this year’s race is the 18th such, and is sponsored by Abans Ltd.The Men's race that commenced this morning will end its first lap at Puttalam today, covering a distance of ...

The 66th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was celebrated on 02 March 2017 by all SLAF establishments.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, addressed the parade held at AFHQ premises and extended his best wishes to all members of the Air Force on its 66th Anniversary. The Commander thanked all members past and present and their families for their c...

“Marians Unplugged”, an evening of entertainment organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 26th February 2017 at Eagles’ Lake Side Banquet & Convention Hall Attidiya with resounding success. The audience enjoyed the evening with Marians together with Athma liyanage,Umariya Sinhawansa and Amal Perera. The musical extravaganza was a fund ...

The SLAF Men’s Soccer Team returned to the Island on 23 February 2017 after completion of a week’s tour in Pakistan under SLAF- PAF Sport exchange programme. The team participated in three friendly matches with PAF Soccer Team during the tour. The tournament was conducted at PAF Academy Risalpur Pakistan on 17th to 21st Feb 17. The SLAF goal keeper LAC Arunasiri HMTR was announced as...

Air Force men's basketball team won the National basketball title after 30 years beating Colombo district basketball team by 80-64 in the grand finale on 22nd Feb 2017. Air Force team in their journey to the finals beat SL Army, SL Police, Batticoloa and the tournament favorites Mercantile team comprising no less than 10 national players in the semifinals. Previously the same title has b...

In line with the celebration of 66 Air Force Anniversary, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Batticaloa  carried out a renovation task at Sri Murugan Tamil School Batticaloa. The task was started on 27 Jan 17 and completed on 16 Feb 17.The opening ceremony  was held on 21 Feb 17 and  the Government Agent Batticaloa graced the occasion as the chief guest. The community of Battical...

The No 09 Administrative and Management performance Development Module for Commanding Officers commenced on 15 February 2017 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and concluded on 17 February 2017.The aim of this training module was to develop administrative and Management performance capabilities of Commanding Officers in the Sri Lanka Air Force to take up challenges in organizationa...

The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off at the Galle Face green on 18 February 2017. Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke attend the event as Chief Guest while Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of Navy Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampa...

The Defence Attaché of India, Captain Ashok Rao, paid a visit to Air Force Headquarters today(16 February 2017) and met with Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy.Official plaques were exchanged between the visitor and the Commander of the Air Force to mark the occasion. ...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided over by Ven. Mirahawatte Pannasiri Thero was held at SLAF Headquarters on 15 February 2017. Acting Director Welfare Air Commodore WMKSP Weerasinghe, Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians participated in the programme....

 The Ambassador of Brazil to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Elizabeth Sophie Mazzella di Bosco Balsa paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Air Force Headquarters today (15 February 2017). After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the...

The Sri Lanka Air Force rugby team triumphed over Army,43 - 26 in the Dialog ‘A’ division inter-club league rugby second round match played at CR grounds, Colombo yesterday (12 February 2017).Air Force scored their 43 points with 7 tries and 4 conversions while Army 4 tries and 3 conversions. ...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to 19106 F/Sgt Panangala RC. The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at Walpita, Akuressa on 06th February 2017.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and construction was ca...

Sri Lanka has declared the week from 06th February to 12th February as the ‘National Sports and Physical Fitness Promotion Week’ with the aim of creating a healthy, happy and energetic generation of Sri Lankans. In parallel to this event, numerous Sports and Physical Fitness Promotion programmes are scheduled to be launched across the country.The program was initiated on the instruct...

As thousands of national flags fluttered in the breeze all around, the 69th National Independence day of Sri Lanka was celebrated with parades and pageants at Galle Face Green on 4th February 2017. The main ceremony was dignified by the presence of His Excellency, the President Maithripala Sirisena and the First Lady Mrs. Sirisena.  The Prime Minister, the Speaker, the Governor of t...