As per the directives given by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, SLAF RTS Vanni sponsored an educational tour to visit Sigiriyarock, Sigiriya Museum, Sri Maha Bodhiya and Ruwanweliseya for underprivileged school children of Sri Krishna College Sinnathampane, Navajothi College Madukulam and Vellankulam College, on 20 February 2016 as an event of reconciliati...

The inaugural surgery at the theatre complex at SLAF Hospital,Guwanpuara was conducted today(23 February 2016).The first surgical treatment (theatre list) was carried out by Dr. Mahanama Gunasekera MS, FRCS visiting consultant surgeon with the assistance of Wing Commander GSS Perera MBBS. Dr Ranjith Dissanayake MD MRCP visiting consultant Anesthetist conducted Anesthesia with the assista...

In view of the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, SLAF Station Colombo organized a “Shramadana” Campaign at Victoria Home, Welikada, Rajagiriya today(23 February 2016)The programme was carried outunder the guidance of the Commanding Officer Air Commodore MDAP Payoe, with the participation of the Station personnel.  ...

The International Military Sport Council / "Conseil International du Sport Militaire"  (CISM) Day Run was flagged off at the Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo on 21 February 2016.  Secretary of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi attend the event as Chief Guest while Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishantha De Silva, Commander of the Air Force and present President of t...

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal GP Bulathsinghala called on Singapore’s Air Force Chief, Major-General Hoo Cher Mou, during the Singapore Air Show.As part of Singapore Air Show tour, Commander of the Air Force visited Min Def Chalet at the Changi Exhibition Centre. This visit draws attention to the regional defence ties between Singapore Air Force and Sri Lanka Air...

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal GP Bulathsinghala  called on Royal Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sir Andrew Pulford,  during the Singapore Air Show.As part of Singapore Air Show tour, Commander of the Air Force visited Royal Air Force Chief. This visit enhanced the ties between Royal Air Force and Sri Lanka Air Force.After a discussion on matters ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala team emerged Champions at the Inter Unit Soccer Championships 2016 at SLAF TTS Ekala today (19 February 2016).In the finals, SLAF TTS Ekala team beat the SLAF  Base Anuradhapura team by 3-2 Penalties. Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chairman SLAF football&n...

Making a historic note of the Combat Training School Diyatalawa, the new ‘100m Firing Range’ for SLAF was inaugurated at ‘Fox Hill’ under the patronage of the Commanding Officer of the Combat Training School SLAF Diyatalawa, Air Commodore Camillus Labrooy on the 18th February 2016 subsequent to the release of government gazette notification.Inauguration ceremony was c...

Fifty Three sports stars, who brought honour and fame to Sri Lanka Air Force with their winning performances at the 12th South Asian Games 2016 were felicitated with service promotions and cash awards by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at a remarkable ceremony held on 18 February 2016 at SLAF Headquarters, Colombo.This felicitation ceremony was o...

The press briefing on the “17th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2016 ” was held at the Air Force Headquarters, Colombo this morning (18 February  2016). This year’s race will be conducted for the 17th consecutive year, concur with the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya is ranked as the number one at   National level Race which condu...

The Second team of SLAF athletes who represented Sri Lanka in 12th South Asian Games returned to the motherland today morning (16 Feb 16).SLAF Athletes represented the country, bought honour to motherland were warmly welcome at BIA by the senior officers and officials of respective athletic pools. Following athletes are the second team of winners and participants who returned todayAthlet...

The annual sports meet of Sri Lanka Air Force School Katunayakewas held on 11th February 2016 at the sports grounds. The event was graced by Mr. KC Fernando the Zonal Director Education (Negambo) as the chief guest and Air Commodore HMSKB Kotakadeniya the Base Commander Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake as the guest of honour. In addition, Mr. W Lal Kumara Director Admin Zonal Educatio...

Singapore Air show is Asia's largest and one of the most important aerospace and defence exhibitions in the world. A truly global exhibition where the latest state-of-the-art systems and equipment, together with their related technologies and developments, are displayed by top aerospace companies around the world.Sri Lanka Air Force Delegation headed by Commander of  the Air Force A...

Ms Ellen MargretheLøj, The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) paid an official visit to the UNMISS Bor compound of Jonglei state of South Sudan on 09 February 2016. She visited the Sector Head Quarters, and all Contingents of TCCs (Troop Contributing Countries) in Bor UN compound.Upon her arrival...

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran His Excellency Mohommad Zaeri  Amirani  called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 12 December 2016.After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The First set of SLAF athletes who represented SriLanka in 12th South Asian Games returned today morning (10 Feb 16).SLAF Athletes represented the country, bought honour to motherland were warmly welcome at BIA by the members of Air Force Board of Management, senior officers and officials of respective athletic  pools. Following athletes are the first set of winners and participants...

“The person who plays, shines” says the Hon Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the inaugural speech at the opening of South Asian Games - SAG 2016, a multi-sport event and the regional Games of the Olympic Council of Asia. He further states that their purpose blends of three “T”s.  Those are Teamwork, Togetherness and Talent. Since it was first hosted by Kathmandu, Nepal...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, honoured being invited as the chief guest at the ‘Sirimavo Balika Vidyalaya’ Sports Meet held on 05 February 2016 at the Sirimavo grounds. In his message the chief guest emphasized the importance of balance education in academics as well as in sports to develop leaders among students who are going to take the future our...

With the view of facilitating Disabled in Action (DIA) personnel who injured while in combat operations, the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala has authorized financial grants to purchase Artificial Prosthetic Limbs   as a distress relief for them.A donation ceremony was held on 05 February 2016 at the Seva Vanitha Unit, AFHQ Colombo under the patronage...

In keeping with a concept of recognizing academic achievements of children of SLAF personnel and civilians employed in the SLAF, the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a programme to felicitate the students who performed extremely well at the GCE A/L and Grade 5 Scholarship examinations during the year 2015. The programme was held on 05th February 2016 at AFHQ Auditorium under the patronag...

In order to celebrate the 68th Independence day, SLAF Station Colombo conduct a "Shramadhana" campaign at the "Secretariat" Railway Station Colombo - 02 with the participation of the personnel of SLAF Station Colombo.Renovation work at the station was done under the supervision of the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo Air Commodore MADAP Payoe and the programme was conducted for tw...