Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Base Hingurakgoda and Air Force Station Colombo emerged as Men's joint Champions whilst SLAF Station Colombo emerged the Women's Champions at the Inter Unit Wushu Championship 2019 which was concluded yesterday (09 October 2019) at the Indoor Stadium of SLAF Base Katunayake. SLAF Station Palaly and SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala became Men's and Women's...

The official website Sri Lanka Air Force, “www.airforce.lk” won the Merit Award in the Government Category and Bronze Winner in the Special Category (Best Tamil Website) in the Best Web Competition 2019 at a ceremony held at the Grand Ballroom, Marino Beach Hotel Colombo on 08 August 2019.The awards were officially handed over to the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala ...

The outgoing Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala Group Captain Jude Perera USP, BSc (Def Stu) handed over duties to Group Captain Muditha Mahawattage USP, BSc (Def Stu) during the traditional change of command parade today (09 October 2019).The handing over taking over parade took place at the station parade area and was commanded by Group Captain ...

A Training Programme on VVIP/VIP Service Function Handling was conducted at the Hospitality Management School of SLAF Station Sigiriya under the directives of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and on the supervision of Director Logistics and Director Training of Sri Lanka Air Force. This training programme conducted in three sessions on six days was as an expansio...

Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vinitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias accepted Rs. Two Million donated by the Chairman Air Force Motor Racing Committee, Air Commodore  Hemantha Soysa and Secretary, Wing Commander Malinga Silva  at the Seva Vanitha Unit,  Air Force Headquaters Colombo.These funds will be utilized for the Seva Vanitha Housing Projects. ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby squad comprising of  24 players  will depart  the island this evening (08 October 2019)  for Qatar  to participate in a friendly match between Qatar National Rugby team  on 11 October 2019.The Secretary Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby Wing Commander Daraka Dias, Team Coach and 02 officials will be participating in this visit. ...

The Change of Command ceremony of the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa was held today (8 October 2019).The outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore WWPD Fernando RSP, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt,MA (Sec Stu-USA), MDS, psc handed over duties to Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardhana RSP, USP, MDS, MIExpE, psc. The ceremonial Handing Over / Taking Over Parade took place at the a...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a simulated Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operation by utilizing a MI 17 trooper version helicopter in collaboration with Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (07 October 2019).This simulated offshore hoist operation was conducted at 25 to 30 nautical miles off the coast West of Kerawalapitiya with Sri Lanka Navy ship 'Parakramabahu' for the first time by utilizi...

The outgoing Commanding Officer of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Weerawila, Air  Commodore Asoka Warakanga USP, MHRM (UoC),psc  handed over duties to Group Captain Manoaj Keppetipola MBA(PIM-USJ),MDS(UoK),BA(Def Stu)Hons, FIPM, AMITD(SL), AMIM(SL), psc during the traditional Change of Command Parade yesterday  (07 Oct 2019).Air  Commodore Asoka Warakanga took over Comma...

Newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva called on the Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (07 October 2019).A Guard of Honour was conferred by the Colour Wing of SLAF. After the inspection of the parade, the new Army Commander was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Vice Marshal ...

The Fire and Rescue Unit of Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a joint fire and rescue drill at Bank of Ceylon HQ Building on 04 October 2019 along with Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Police and Colombo Fire Brigade. Thirty-Nine (39) Sri Lanka Air Force personnel participated in the Firefighting and rescue exercise with the supervision of SLAF Chief Fire Officer Wing Commander Jagath Kumara Ratnayake ...

Emergency Medicine is a Medical specialty concerned with the care of patients with illnesses and injuries requiring immediate medical attention. It encompasses the immediate care of patients of all age groups and is an important specialty for all Medical Officers and Medical Tradesmen. As military medical personnel, vigilance and preparedness to handle emergencies and disasters of a nati...

The Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Lanka Air Force organized a special event for the “World Children’s Day-2019” on 5th October 2019 at Baticaloa in liaison with Commanding officer SLAF Station Baticaloa. The programme was held under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and the Chairperson of Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias.Dire...

Sri Lanka Air Force men’s Judo team emerged runners-up at the 57th National Judo Championship 2019 organized by the Ministry of sports and worked off at the Jayathilaka Indoor Stadium , Nawalapitiya from 02 October to 04 October 2019. Mayor of the municipal council Nawalapitiya, Mr. Sashanka Sampath Sanjeewa graced the occasion as Chief guest. The SLAF Team Participated in both men’s...

The High Commissioner for Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at Air Force Headquarters on 04 October 2019.After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias declared the newly constructed hangar of No 8 Squadron today ( 04 October 2019) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana.Construction work of this hangar started at the beginning of this year with the relinquishment of the facilities and areas occupied by SLAF within Ratmalana airport. The Squadron was temporally shifted to SLAF Base...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura won the Men’s Championship while Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala became Women's Champions at the Inter Unit Karate Championship 2019 held at the AF Health Management Centre (HMC) Colombo today (02 October 2019).SLAF Base Hingurakgoda became Men's runners up and SLAF Academy China Bay became Women's runners up at the Championsh...

The Change of Command ceremony of the Sri Lanka Air Force Station was held today (3 October 2019).The outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardhana RSP, USP, MDS, MIExpE, psc handed over duties to Air Vice Marshal Camillus Labrooy WWV, RSP, USP, MMS (Ind), ndc (Ban), hdmc.The ceremonial Handing Over / Taking Over Parade took place at the at Station Colombo premises and w...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Bandaranayake International Airport(BIA) today (02 October 2019). The Commanding Officer, Group Captain Senaka Fernandopulle received the Commander and accorded a street lining on his arrival.Commander inspected the Station premises, and a certificate of commendation was awar...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias conducted the Commander’s Inspection at SLAF Station Palavi today (02 October 2019). The Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nishantha Priyadarshana received the Commander and accorded a guard of honour.Commander inspected the Station premises and during the course of inspection Commander declared open a newly constructed living i...

In commemoration of World Children’s Day, a special programme for children was held today (01 October 2019) at Rifle Green Grounds in liaison with Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo. The programme was held under the distinguished patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias, and...