The Book titled "The history of SLAF Diyatalawa and the Regiment" written by Air vice Marshal AB Soza(Retd) and Wing Commander SR Rathnapala (Retd) was launched yesterday (26 Jan 2016).The Book launching ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at AFHQ Auditorium with the participation of many retired and serving...

A ceremony to launch the 'Virusara' privilege card and the awarding of 100 scholarships, each worth of Rs 50,000 to war-affected children of the North and East and War Hero families was held today(25 January 2016), at Temple Trees, under the patronage of HE the President Maithripala Sirisena.The 'Virusara' card provides a wide range of benefits from more than 45 state and private sector ...

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala declared open the newly constructed Surgical Theatre and ICU at SLAF Guwanpura, today(25th  January  2016). This theatre complex and ICU unit comprise of 3 ICU beds with modern equipment and the construction was carried out by Directorate of Civil Engineering of SLAF.Members of the Air Force Board of Manageme...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to 35219 LAC Wijesinghe EGMDN today (15 January 2016) at Yatawatta, Matale. The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit,  Mrs.Samanthi  Bulathsinghala. This project was fun...

The new Preschool of SLAF Base Katunayake was declared open by the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala on 12 January 2016. The Preschool’s facilities have been upgraded to spacious class rooms, a computer room, an indoor play room, an assembly hall, a library, modern furniture, audio visual facilities and a well facilitated outdoor playing ...

The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala and the members of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit visited Ward No. 3 of Mulleriyawa Hospital this morning (13 January 2016). .While the SLAF Calypso band provided entertainment, refreshment was provided and they were presented with gift packs too. Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and the members of the SLAF S...

The Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India, His Excellency Mr.Milan Hovorka called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (11January 2016). After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to 016372 LAC Kumara BHDT  today (11 January 2016) at Walgama Mada, Matara.  The house opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs.Samanthi Bulathsinghala. This project was funded by the ...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala declared open the newly constructed Southern Horizon Chalet and Officer's Transit Block at SLAF Station Koggala today (09 Jan 16).The construction of Southern Horizon chalet was carried out by the Air Field Construction Wing at SLAF Base Rathmalana and the construction of Officers Transit Block was carried out by the Civil E...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala inaugurated the SLAF Tree planting programme which is organized to mark the first anniversary of His Excellency President Maithreepala Sirisena’s assuming of duties, this morning (09 January 2016) at SLAF Station Koggala. The Commander planted a BudillaTree to launch the SLAF programme. Director Civil Engineering  Air...

SLAF Station Piduruthalagala celebrated its 06th anniversary on 05th January 2016. Commencing the formation day, the Commanding Officer Wing Commander SP Abeyratne addressed all officers and other ranks of the station. The station personnel engaged in a Shramadana Programme at the “MENCAFEP”, the only training school in Nuwaraeliya for the differently able children.  ...

A sixty nine houses completed under the second stage of 'Api Wenuwen Api' housing project for War Heroes in Hambanthota district and 51 completed houses in Mullaitivu District (Sampath Pura) were handed over today (07 January 2016) by Hon State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardana.The state function was held at the Auditorium of the Defence Services College, Colombo.  Six SLAF memb...

The new Pre School of SLAF TTS Ekala was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs.Samanthi  Bulathsinghala, Today ( 07 January 2015)    The former Pre-School which was established in an ordinary married quarter in the TTS with limited facilities was upgraded into a fully fledged ...

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Madam Begum Kalsoom Sharif who arrived in Sri Lanka flew to Kandy on SLAF VVIP Helicopters this morning (06 January 2016). Pakistani Prime Minister who was accorded a red carpet welcome on arrival at SLAF’s Rifle Green, was received by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala.Pakistani Prime Minister along with ...

Air Force Museum recently concluded Workshop III, One-Day programme on ‘Aircraft Engines’ for members of the Young Aviators Club. Students who had completed Workshop I on ‘Aviation Fundamentals’ and Workshop II on ‘Aircraft Landing Gear Systems’ were qualified for this particular one day programme.Five hundred (500) participants received the rare opportunity of lear...

Her Excellency Robyn Mudie, Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today(04 Jan 15).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

The secondary school with modern facilities was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala this morning (04 January 2016) at SLAF Base Katunayaka. The Base commander of Air Force Base Katunayake Air Commodore Sudarshana Pathirana accompanied the chief guest and other invitees of Education Department to the school. This development project...

The taking over parade of the ceremonial duties at the President's house was held at the President's house premises on 01st Jan 2016.SLAF took over the duties from the SL Navy for a period of three months. The ceremonial duties will be carried out by the Colour Wing of the SLAF, under the supervision of Directorate of Ground Operations....

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala addressed the Air Force Board of Management, Officers, other ranks and civilian staff of AFHQ and Station Colombo this morning (1st January 2016) at the Air Force Headquarters premises.In his message the Commander commended the hard work rendered by each and every person in the organization towards success in the previous y...

The Officers and other ranks who have brought honour and fame to the Sri Lanka Air Force with their performances were felicitated by the Commander of  the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at a simple ceremony today(29 Dec 2015) at SLAF Headquarters, Colombo.This event was organized at the initiative of the Commander of the Air Force in view of felicitating and encouraging ...

The SLAF men's Tug of War team emerged Champions at the '13th National Tug of War Championship  finals defeating Sri Lanka Army men's team,  on 27 December 2015 at 'Navinna' ground Maharagama.  SL Navy, Police and a large number of teams participated at the tournament.The Director Sport of Sri Lanka Mr. Ruwan Chandra graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while the Chairma...