The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke addressed the Air Force Board of Management, Officers, other ranks and civilian staff of AFHQ and Station Cbo this morning (1st January 2015) at Air Force Head Quarters premises.In his message the Commander commended the hard work put in by each and every person in the organization towards success in the previous year and em...

The SLAF men and women Judokas became the Champions and runners up respectively at the 54th National Judo Championship organized by the Sri Lanka Judo Association which was held at Judo Association Colombo on 29 and 30 December 2014. SLAF won the Men’s Open and team categories and became runner up of the Women’s team category whilst bagging 12 Gold Medals, 08 Silver Medal...

The Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda organized a talent show and was held on 19th December 2014 at the Base premises which featured singing, dancing and cooking competitions.  Winners of each event were awarded with trophies at the Ceremony....

Group Captain MDJ Wasage handed over the Command of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Weerawila to Group Captain PSN Fernando on 29 December 2014.  ...

The formal handing over of the first set of cheques to the beneficiaries of the newly introduced Retirement Benefit Scheme for SLAF personnel took place this morning(30 December 2014).  This scheme was introduced and implemented on a concept of the Commander and was formally approved on 20 October 2014.  Under this scheme, Officers retiring will receive a sum of Rs....

The certificate awarding ceremony of No 02/2014 and No 03/2014 Catering Assistance Advance Courses were held on 26 Dec 2014 at Hospitality Management School,SLAF Station Sigiriya.Director Logistics Air Commodore DLS Dias graced the event as the Chief guest while the Commanding Officer SLAF Sigiriya Wing Commander LHN Jayathilake, Acting Chief Instructor Sqn Ldr NC Senanayake,...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke declared open the newly constructed “Lake View Chalets” for Officers at the invitation of the Commanding Officer Gp Capt Dilshan Wasage on 27 Dec 2014. This facility is situated in a stunningly beautiful and serene location overlooking at Akkarawissa Lake at Sella Kataragama and affords three luxurious rooms wi...

A Bell 212 Helicopter from SLAF Base Hingurakoda carried out a search and rescue operation and a Mi 17 Helicopter from SLAF Base Anuradhapura did immediate relief distribution to the affected communities at Mannar yesterday (24 Dec 14) with the coordination of the Disaster Management Center. Thousands of people were reported to have been displaced as of yesterday afternoon by floods whic...

SLAF Base Katunayake was colourfully decorated to symbolize the joining in with the Christian community in celebrating the Christmas Season 2014.  The gesture is expected to contribute towards improving relations with the community and was initiated under the guidance of Base Commander Air Commodore SK Pathirana.A traditional Christmas Crib was erected in front of the main guard roo...

Christmas Carols by the Air Force Band  were featured at the Independence Arcade yesterday evening (23 Dec 2014).The Air Force band was featured as part of the lineup of events that are part of the first ever Christmas celebrations at the Arcade,  Independence Square. The event replete with eye-catching illuminations, adornments and customary Christmas Carols will also be telec...

The 89th ABA Men and Women National championship 2014 was concluded at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo, last week. The final event of this year's boxing calendar saw the cream of Sri Lankan boxers in action in the Sugathadasa ring. Sri Lanka Air Force's s Boxer Cpl Dilshan MYM won the most outstanding player of the year 2014 trophy for winning Bronze at the Robert to Ba...

A Bell 212 Helicopter and a Mi 17 Helicopter have been placed on standby at SLAF Bases Hingurakgoda and Anuradhapura respectively, for rescue operations and flood relief assistance, in the wake of the adverse weather conditions that have gripped many parts of the island.Thousands of people were reported to have been displaced as of yesterday afternoon by floods which had effected most pa...

The SLAF women’s team secured the women Championship whilst the men’s team finished runners up at the National Taekwondo Championship 2014 which was concluded a short while ago at the Indoor Stadium of the University of Colombo. The SLAF obtained 5 Gold medals, 2 Silver medal, 5 bronze medals. The Sri Lanka Air Force team was adjudged the all-round runner up of the Championship&...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Volleyball team emerged victorious in a two match series over the Indian Air Force Volleyball team. SLAF Volleyball team won the first match 3-1 and out played their counterparts with straight 3-0 sets win in the second match. The tour was undertaken in line with the IAF- SLAF sports exchange program under the ongoing IAF- SLAF Air staff Talks.As the reciprocal vi...

The Badge Awarding Parade of No. 28 Officers, No. 43 Airmen and No. 19 Naval personnel Basic EOD Courses was held at SLAF Station Palavi on 19th Dec 2014. The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Palavi Wing Commander GSN Priyadarshana graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.A total of 39 personnel which comprised 02 SLAF and 02 Naval Officers, 31 Airmen and 4 Sailors from the S...

The Passing Out Parade of the No 158 – B Recruit Course was held at the SLAF RTS Vanni on 19 December 2014. Air Vice Marshal RJ Pathirage graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.This is the first time in the history of SLAF RTS Vanni, where a POP was conducted for the Basic Trainees.  461 trainees passed out on this day in the presence of more than 5200 viewers includin...

A Carols Programme entitled “Winter Wonderland,”presented by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held at the Eagles Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall at Aththidiya on the evening of 18 December.  The event featured Air Force personnel and family members backed by the Air Force Band.  A Guest appearance was made by the Bishops College Choir.   T...

The Force Commander of MINUSCA, Lt Gen Martin Chomu Tumenta, visited the Sri Lanka Aviation Unit campsite near the Military Hangar in M’Poko, Bangui on 2 December 2014. The contingent shifted from the UN transit camp in PK-11 to its campsite near the Military Hangar area in M’poko on 14 November 2014. Since then, the contingent has greatly improved its living conditions and the surro...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to 18774 Sgt Preethi Kumara DGJ yesterday, 15 December 2014 at Habaraduwa Galle.  The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke.  Construction of this house was funde...

The much awaited 3-day Aviation Fundamentals Workshop for school children commenced at AFM for the December holiday season.A total of 300 students are expected to participate in the series of workshops.The 1st workshop conducted on 10th-12th December 2014 to gather basic knowledge in various aviation aspects. The kids were given the opportunity to participate in lectures, dem...

The certificate awarding ceremony of No. 60 Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held at Ground Training School auditorium of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 12th December 2014. Air Commodore HMSKB Kotakadeniya, the Commandant Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.The primary objective of conducting this course...