Sir Lanka Air Force Station Koggala conducted a blood donation campaign today (27th March 2020). The events was organized with the assistance of Blood Bank of the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital for the patients who have been infected by COVID-19. Further, 42 service personnel from SLAF Station Koggala voluntarily donated their blood during the above programme. ...

With increasing numbers of patients being reported to be infected with COVID-19 the requirements of enhanced isolation facilities at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases better known as IDH is a top priority of the nation.In order to cater for this pressing need the construction of two Pre-Fabricated buildings commenced on the 18th of March under the direct supervision of the Co...

The Sri Lanka Air Force handed over 500 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Kits to the Ministry of Health Services today (23 March 2020). Under the supervision of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, the SLAF took on the task of locally manufacturing Personal Protective Equipment Kits. The manufacturing was done at the General Engineering Wing at Sri Lanka Air For...

On the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and under the supervision of the Director Aeronautical Engineering, the No 6 Helicopter Squadron has modified an MI-17 Helicopter as an Air Ambulance.The modified helicopter is capable of air lifting 12 patients at a time and is equipped with twelve beds. An aircrew and medial crew is on standby at SLAF Kat...

On the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, the Sri Lanka Air Force conducted Blood Donation Campaigns at various SLAF Establishments. These campaigns were conducted in order to provide required blood stocks to the National Blood Transfusion Service.These campaigns were conducted today (22 March 2020) at SLAF Station Colombo and at SLAF Base Hingura...

On the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, the Sri Lanka Air Force is currently providing quarantine facilities to a total of 580 passengers who have returned from overseas to the island. These facilities are being provided at SLAF Quarantine Centre’s located in Vanni, Iranamadu and Mullaitivu.At present 206 passengers are housed at Vanni, 171 at...

On the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias the Directorate of Health Services and the Directorate of Ground Operations of the SLAF commenced renovation of wards 11 and 12 at the National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases at Welisara.The Directors of Health Services and Ground Operations made a visit to the site at Welisara yesterday (21 March 2020)....

Given that Sri Lanka is at a decisive stage in the COVID-19 outbreak there is a growing need for isolation facilities at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases better known as IDH.On the directives given by the Commander of the Air force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, Directorate of Civil Engineering commenced construction of a pre-fabricated building as an isolation centre. It has ...

The first Quarantine Centre set up by the Sri Lanka Air Force in Vanni is currently housing 206 passengers who have returned from overseas. In addition the Directorate of Health Services are also in the process of establishing Quarantine Centre’s in Palaly, Iranamadu and Mullaitivu. These Centre at Vanni and the new Centre’s which are coming up are manned by Medical professionals of ...

The Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Wing of the SLAF continues to assist in the quarantine and disinfecting effort hand in hand with medical teams at the Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) which is the main air transportation hub of the island.All passengers arriving from countries which are required to be quarantined are properly disinfected and handed over...

The No 6 Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Anuradhapura celebrated its 27th Anniversary yesterday (15 March 2020) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander WWNTP Fernando. The Anniversary celebrations of the Squadron more popularly known as the Tuskers in the Sky began with a Parade at the Base Parade Square reviewed by the Commanding Officer. Concurrently, the Squ...

The Awarding ceremony of National Championship conducted by the Federation of Motorcycle Sports in Sri Lanka was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunayaka on 14 March 2020.Leading Aircraftman Madura Peiris was adjudged the National Champion in the Standard/Modified Street Trail 125cc for the year 2019. In addition, Sergeant Susantha Dissanayaka was also adjudged the Nati...

A fourteen (14) day refresher course was concluded for Caterers and Ground Stewards at the Hospitality Management School of SLAF Station Sigiriya.  The programme was conducted from 26 February to 14 March 2020 aiming at the enhancing their practical experience. The traditional ‘Closing Address’ was held on 14 March 2020 and 37 service personnel from both trades participated for ...

The change of command at SLAF Station Katukurunda was held on 14 March 2020 at the Station Headquarters. The new Commanding Officer Group Captain VGGB Piyasiri took over the duties from Group Captain HWR Chandima RWP,RSP, USP.During the farewell address, Group Captain HWR Chandima thanked all personnel of the Station for their support rendered during his tenure as the Commanding Officer....

From the inception the Sri Lanka Air Force has been the only esteemed organization to carry out HADR Operations and Special Operations through the medium of air in the nation. Some of these operations are aerial firefighting, Search and Rescue (SAR) Heli rappelling, Stabilized Air Body Operations (STABO), Rig and Drop, Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction System (SPIES) and sky diving...

The SLAF Academy Hospital China Bay celebrated its 9th Anniversary yesterday (13 March 2020). The Working Parade was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander PD Rajapaksa. The Commanding Officer addressed the gathering and commended the staff for their contributions made to uplift the services provided to servicemen, servicewomen and civilian staff and for maintaining the stand...

No 1 Air Defence Radar Squadron (ADRS) at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 14th anniversary yesterday (13 March 2020) under the guidance of the Acting Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader PGVCP Nandasena. The anniversary celebration began with a parade at the Squadron Parade Square reviewed by the Acting Commanding Officer. A Cricket Tournament was also conducted with the participation...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No 63 Junior Command and Staff Course was held at the Astra Hall, SLAF Academy China Bay today (13 March 2020).Air Vice Marshal MD Ratnayake, Director Aeronautical Engineering graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Delegates from the SL Navy and SL Police were among the distinguished invitees.The ceremony marked the end of an 11-week long course attended b...

Glaucoma (High pressure inside the eye) has been identified as one of the most common causes for preventable loss of vision globally. After identifying this important health issue, World Health Organization has declared 12th March of every year as the ‘World Glaucoma Day’ and had instructed to organize health awareness activities throughout the world to commemorate the day. In light ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted the Sri Pada Route Cleaning programme for the 3rd consecutive year. The clean-up programme was launched on 11th March 2020 to mark 69th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Air Force. The aim of the project was to clean up the paths leading up to the peak of the “Sripadasthanaya”, a religious site that has been subject to reverence by people both from home and a...

The High Commissioner for Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Maj Gen (R) Muhammad Faad Khattak called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at Air Force Headquarters today (12 March 2020).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....