The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias conducted the Commander's Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Vavuniya today (7 June 2019). Prior to the inspection proper, the Commander reviewed the Commander's Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Vavuniya, Air Commodore LH Sumanaweera.The Commander awarded Commendations to Sergeant Rathnayake RMSB...

Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias, the new chairperson of Seva Vanitha Unit assumed office yesterday (6th June 2019) morning at Air Force Headquarters.The new chairperson addressed her team for the very first time to convey her ideology regarding future activities of the Seva Vanitha Unit for the society and the entire Sri Lanka Air Force. Secretary of the Seva Vanitha Unit, Wing Commander Chami...

The closing ceremony of the 1st Equestrian Training Instructors Course was held at the Sports Ground of the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa on 2 June 2019. The Commanding Officer, Air Commodore WWPD Fernando graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and gave away the certificates and mementoes. A total of 18 participants including three (3) Officers and fifteen (15) Airmen passed out...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal DLS Dias, appointed Air Vice Marshal Sudharshana Pathirana as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force today, 4 June 2019. Air Vice Marshal Pathirana who hails from Kandy is a proud product of Dharmaraja College, Kandy. He was one of the three pilots who were selected for advance flying training in Pakistan Air Force and secured the award ...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias made a courtesy call on the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena this afternoon (4 June 2019).This visit signifies the Air Force Commander’s first meeting with the President since the taking of office as the 17th Commander of ...

A new two storied building was constructed by the Sri Lanka Air Force for the Vigneswara Maha Vidyalam in Kuppilan, Jaffna. The project was funded by the Secretariat for Coordinating Reconciliation Mechanisms (SCRM). The project commenced construction on the 12th of November 2018. The opening ceremony of the new building was held under the patronage of the Secretary General of the Secret...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mirigama celebrated its 12th Anniversary on 1st of June 2019. The ceremony began with the Station Working Parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander NK Thanippuliarachchi. A fatigue programme was conducted at the “Ape Lamai” disabled Child Orphanage followed by lunch. Further, the station contributed and assisted to com...

SLAF Station Weerawila celebrated its 41st Anniversary on the 1st of June 2019.  The working parade was held under the purview of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore DRAB Warakanga with the participation of all Officers, Other Ranks and Civilian Staff.A Cricket Tournament, tree planting, fatigue programmes at the “Subadra Elders Home” and Weerawila Maha Vidyalaya was organized...

No 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 11th anniversary yesterday (1 June 2019).  To mark the event, a working parade was held at the squadron parade ground which was reviewed by Wing Commander WML Wanninayake, the Commanding Officer. The initial inventory of UAVs was inducted in the year 1996 when No 11 UAV Flight was formed at SLAF Base Hingur...

The No 4 VVIP Helicopter Squadron celebrated its 54th Anniversary today (1st June 2019). The celebration started with a Pirith Chanting ceremony which was held on 25th May 2019. Further, a charity project was launched at “Sarvodaya Suwasetha Transit Home for Children” and the Squadron carried out renovations on essentially required locations across the Transit Home and the project wa...

Air Marshal Sumangala Dias assumed duties as the 17th Commander of the Sir Lanka Air Force today (30 May 2019) at AFHQ. He was promoted to the three star rank of Air Marshal by the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces yesterday (29 May 2019).After being accorded a Gua...

The 16th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Kapila Jayampathy ceremonially handed over command of the Sri Lanka Air Force to Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, this morning (29th May 2019)at AFHQ.The outgoing Commander was accorded a Guard of Honour by the Colour Wing of the SLAF. After which the outgoing Commander addressed the entire Air Force for the very last time. At t...

The President of the Democratic Socialist  Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy to the four star rank of Air Chief Marshal with effect from today (28th May 2019).Air Chief Marshal Kapila Jayampathy took over as the 16th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force o...

The ‘Half Constructed Housing Project’ of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit which expects to complete twenty four (24) houses has completed sixteen (16) houses. The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy visited and inspected the house of Flight Sergent Kaluwawa (Retired) today (28 May 2019) at Pasyala. This house, which was one of the completed sixteen houses, was...

The thirteenth (13th) house constructed under the 'Commander's Housing Project' by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to Leading Aircraftman Nishshanka Kumara JS. The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy at Badalgama today (28 May 2019).This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and cons...

Taking into consideration numerous requests made by servicemen, the Chairperson of  the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit,  Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy took steps to provide assistance for a number of worthy cases.The following donations were handed over today (27 May 2019) at the Seva Vanitha Unit at AFHQ with the participation of the Chairperson.Three (3) wheel chairs were handed over for the...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, conferred Vishishta Sewa Vibushanaya (VSV) medals on 65 Senior serving and retired Officers of the Tri Services at a colourful ceremony held at the President Secretariat today (22 May 2019).  13 Senior Officers of SLAF received the Vish...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a visit to Apeksha Hospital at Maharagama on 20th May 2019.This visit was initiated by the Chairperson of Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy. Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal PDA Mariestella and members of the SLAF SVU also participated for the event. During the visit, the Chairperson spent time with inmate children and also offered a gift pac...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander in Chief of the Armed Force, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena paid his respects to all members of the Armed Forces and Police who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of the Nation at the Ranaviru War Memorial located at the Parliament Grounds yesterday evening (19th May 2019). The event was organized by t...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy declared open the newly established No 2 Information Technology Wing (ITW) and the newly constructed fully fledged Recruiting Office Complex at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala today (17 May 19).The new No 2 IT Wing was established at Ekala as per the directives of the Commander of the Air Force. Within the new IT Wing the Com...

The newly-appointed High Commissioner for Australia in Sri Lanka, His Excellency David Holly called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at Air Force Headquarters today (13 May 2019).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....