Air Force News
9:58am on Monday 25th August 2014
SLAF Women’s weight lifters won the Women’s Championship whilst SLAF Men’s team secured the Runner up Trophy at the Defence Services Weight Lifting Championship 2014 concluded on 22 August 2014 at the Indoor Stadium of the SL Navy Base Welisara.SLAF weight lifter LAC Peters SM created a new Sri Lanka record in Clean & Jerk event in 105Kg weight category at the Defence Services ...
12:17pm on Tuesday 19th August 2014
Major General Ahmed Shiyam, Chief of the Defence Force of the Republic of Maldives called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, this morning (19th Aug 2014) at Air Force Headquarters Colombo.Chief of the Defence Force of the Republic of Maldives was afforded a Guard of Honour, which was conferred by the Colour Squadron of the SLAF. The Guard of Honour was co...
11:53am on Tuesday 19th August 2014
The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke declared open the Oral and Maxillofacial Unit of SLAF Dental Centre, Guwanpura  on 18 Aug 14.Maxillofacial Unit comprises an Open Theatre and Intensive Care Unit. This unit performs surgeries in the Oral and Maxillofacial region.Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Roshani  Gunatilleke, Chief of...
11:10am on Tuesday 19th August 2014
SLAF conducted Heli borne Operations training to SL Army Special Forces (Commandos and Special Forces) at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda and SLAF Academy China bay from 12 Aug 14 to 14 Aug 14. Training was conducted in preparation for the tri-services joint exercise “Cormorant Strike”.  The exercise is scheduled to be conducted in three phases, Joint training, Execution, and Demonstrati...
4:43pm on Monday 18th August 2014
Elizabeth Plaza Shopping Complex at Nuwara Eliya is a project initiated by Urban Development Authority in line with its vision of advancing Sri Lanka’s national development interests. On behalf of the Urban Development Authority, SLAF handles this entire project through its civil engineering expertise under the Directorate of Civil Engineering. The administrative assistance for the pro...
3:55pm on Monday 18th August 2014
A workshop for the SLAF comperes  was conducted under the patronage of Mr. Sudewa  Hettiarachchi, News Director of the ABC Media Network (Hiru TV & Hiru FM) from 0900hrs to 1300Hrs on 16 Aug 14  at the AFHQ Old Conference Hall.The objective of the workshop was to enhance the compering abilities of SLAF comperes and provide them with the opportunity to handle the Air Fo...
3:54pm on Monday 18th August 2014
Sri Lanka Air Force athletes ran the few extra miles required to bag more medals in the 92nd National Athletic Championship 2014 held at the Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo on 12th, 13th & 14th August 2014.The SLAF athletes displayed their talent and were rewarded with 12 Golds, whilst the counts for other medals were 11 Silver and 16 Bronze with a total of 39 medals.Secretary Ministry ...
3:08pm on Monday 18th August 2014
26 Regiment Wing SLAF Base Katunayake and SLAF Base Ratmalana   emerged men’s and women’s Champions respectively during the Inter Unit T - 20 Cricket finals held recently at the Rifle Green Ground SLAF Station Colombo.In the men's finals, SLAF Station Ekala set a target of 132 runs in 20 overs and 26 Regiment wing SLAF Base Katunayake reached the target in 17 overs.In the w...
12:18pm on Friday 15th August 2014
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, conducted the AOC’s inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on the 14th August 2014.The Commander reviewed the AOC’s parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore SK Pathirana. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade to 2 Warrant Officers, 3 SNCOs,  2 Corporals, 5 Airmen and 2...
7:44pm on Tuesday 12th August 2014
The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke visited the Digana runway construction site on 10 August 2014. The proposed airstrip, the SLAF’s 16th Runway, is expected to facilitate the landing of light aircraft will be used for fixed-wing operations. Located centrally, the runway is expected to cut down the time of travel within the country.  When operational, pa...
3:04pm on Monday 11th August 2014
Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay emerged overall champions in the Inter Unit Swimming Championship 2014 and also became champions of the men’s and women’s Inter Unit Water Polo Championship 2013.Over 200 Airmen and Airwomen representing all Air Force bases and stations took part in various events which were held from 05th to 08th August 2014.The secretary of The Aquatic Union,&n...
3:03pm on Monday 11th August 2014
A shramadana was organized by SLAF Station Sigiriya to renovate the ancient Pidurangala temple on 07 Aug 14. This was initiated by the Actg Commanding Officer of the Station Sqn Ldr KGKN Wimalaratne with the coordination of chief incumbent of the temple. ...
3:02pm on Monday 11th August 2014
The SLAF EOD Training School conducted an instructional package on “Aircraft Search and Clearance” involving fixed wing passenger aircraft with the assistance of  No.02 Sqn SLAF Base  Katunayake on 05th August 2014 for thirty (30) Maldivian Police Officers who  undergo one month training at Police STF Training School, Katukurunda. Gp Capt GGWTK Gunawardhana and CO EOD ...
8:11pm on Thursday 7th August 2014
The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke visited a number of Civil Engineering projects entrusted to the SLAF as part of its contribution towards Nation Building.  He inspected the progress of the ongoing work at the Ambilitpitiya Pola, the Imaduwa Shopping complex and the three storied Bikkhu Sangawaasa being built at the Bellana Dharmapala Piriwena at Agalawa...
4:43pm on Thursday 7th August 2014
The much awaited 3-day Aviation Fundamentals Workshop for school children commenced at AFM for the August holiday season.A total of 60 children participated in the 1st workshop conducted on 5th Aug 2014  to gather basic knowledge in various aviation aspects. The kids were given the opportunity to participate in lectures, demonstrations, experimental sessions and practica...
8:17am on Thursday 7th August 2014
The Commander of the Border Protection Command (Australia) , Rear Admiral Michael Noonan AM, RAN visited the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke today (6th Aug 2014) at the Air Force Headquarters, Colombo. The Commander held a discussion on matters of mutual interest with the Rear Admiral Michael Noonan AM, RAN. ...
2:47pm on Wednesday 6th August 2014
With the view of facilitating numerous requests made by the NOKs of servicemen Killed in Action (KIA), Disabled in Action (DIA), Deceased while in service and serving personnel, monetary relief measures were granted to NOKs of KIA and service members as housing loans through the Ranaviru Welfare Fund (RWF) and Central Welfare & Rehabilitation Fund (CW&RF). The do...
2:44pm on Wednesday 6th August 2014
The Annual Sports Meet of the International Pre School - Guwanpura was held at 0900 hrs on 5th Aug 2014 at the Riffle Green Ground, Colombo.  Mrs Roshani Gunatilleke, the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit graced the event as the Chief Guest, while Mrs Samanthi Bulathsinhala and Mrs Violet Siriwardene were also among the gathering. Air Vice Marshal Lal Perera, Director W...
1:02pm on Monday 4th August 2014
Sri Lanka Artillery’s pet project, ‘Gunner Supercross - 2014’ motor racing event at Minneriya Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) track, got underway on Sunday (3 Aug 14), amid a huge gathering of spectators and well-known drivers and riders.Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, Commander of the Air Force was the Chief Guest at the event which was also honoured by the attendance of Mrs Shiranthi ...
10:21am on Monday 4th August 2014
The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Station Bandaranayake International Airport and SLAF Station Palavi on  1st August 2014. The Commanding Officer SLAF Station Bandaranayake International Airport, Group Captain HN Abeysinghe received the Commander who was afforded a street lining which was commanded...
7:46am on Monday 4th August 2014
 A Dharma Deshana programme presided by venerable Mirisse Dammika thero, of Siri Sudarsanarama Sadaham Sewana, Battaramulla was held at SLAF Headquarters on 30th July 2014. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal  Kolitha Gunatilleke , members from the Air Force Board of Management, Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians participated in the  programme....
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