The SLAF was made aware that passengers arriving at and departing from the Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) had to undergo considerable inconvenience because of the enhanced security checks implemented from 21 April 2019. Passengers arriving on flights and passengers arriving for flights had to walk a considerable distance after disembarking from their vehicles or before boardin...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Station Iranamadu today (6 May 2019). The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Iranamadu, Group Captain C Wickramaratne and was accorded a ceremonial street line. The Commander awarded a Commendation to Sergeant Bandara RA...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Mullaittivu today (6 May 2019).The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer Group Captain SPVK Senadheera and was accorded a Guard of Honour commanded by Flight Lieutenant WPPM Perera.The Commander awarded Commendations to Sergeant Herath HMASK (Operations Guard), ...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General S H S Kottegoda (Retd) at the Ministry premises yesterday (3 May 2019).The Commander extended his best wishes to the Secretary Defence on his new appointment. Mementoes were also exchanged to mark the visit. ...

A 14 member Air Force Women’s Volleyball team left for China to represent the country at the ‘Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship 2019’ from 27 April 2019 to 5 May 2019. The team, which has won four consecutive national Volleyball Championships, includes several national players in its ranks.  This is considered as a unique opportunity for the SLAF Women’s Volleybal...

SLAF Station Sigiriya celebrated its 34th Anniversary on 19th April 2019. Simultaneous to the anniversary working parade was held under the purview of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander DCDB Alwis. The Commanding Officer addressed the gathering and appreciated the service rendered by previous Commanding Officers for the development of the Station and those who made the supreme sacrif...

A 20 member Hockey Team from the SLAF is currently in India to participate in the 2nd Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament conducted by Indian Air Force (IAF) from the 16th to the 22nd of April 2019.The Secretary of SLAF Hockey, Wing Commander HANNB Ettipola is also with the team as the Head of Delegation. The SLAF Team which is a leading Hockey Team in the Island comprises sev...

A delegation from the National Defense University (NDU) of Pakistan visited Air Force Headquarters today (17 April 2019). The delegation was led by Air Commodore Mustafa Anwar of the Pakistan Air Force along with 16 Armed Forces Officers from Pakistan, Iran, Nepal and Bangladesh who are currently on their Study Tour of Sri Lanka. The head of the delegation called on the Comma...

As all of Sri Lanka went into festive mode with the approach of the Sinhala and Tamil  New Year, the Sri Lanka Air Force joined hands with Sirasa to present ‘Sirasa Wasantha Udanaya’ in the Hingurakgoda.  Sri Lanka Air Force base Hingurakgoda took the lead in the hosting of the event at the Dudley Senanayake Grounds in Hingurakgoda ably and enthusiastically supported by the...

Desks and chairs of BT/Puthur Vigneshwara Vidyalayam, Nawaladi Namahal Vidyalayam, BT/ Palameenmadu Vigneshwara vidyalayam and BT/Amirthakaly Sri Sithi Vinayagar Maha Vidyalayam in the Batticaloa area were repaired and handed over to respective schools on the 11th April 2019. The project was conducted on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force.A ceremony was organized by the p...

The Sinhala/Hindu New Year begins when the sun moves from "Meena Rashiya" (the house of Pisces) to Mesha Rashiya (the house of Aries). It also marks the end of the harvest season. With this national event just around the comer, the Air Force "Avurudu Pola", the annual event organized by the Directorate of Welfare was held today (12 April 2019) at the ‘Rifle Green’ Grounds of SLAF Sta...

For the first time in the history of Sri Lankan military a Lady Officer along with 5 Airwomen of the Special Air Borne Force (SABF) departed Sri Lanka on 23 February 2019 to receive Security Warfare and Advanced Combat Tactics Training more popularly known as “SWAT”. The training was conducted at the Ground Combat School, Pakistan Air Force Base, Kallar Kahar. The Lady Officer, Flyin...

A new house constructed under the 'Guwan Lak Sevana' Housing Project of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to Flight Sergeant Bowanga BWUK. The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy at Danthure today (10 April 2019).This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and constr...

SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa won the Inter Unit Netball Championship 2019 defeating SLAF Academy China Bay by 35-12 in the finals concluded at the Air Force Health Management Centre (HMC) in Colombo yesterday (9 April 2019).Lady Officer Cadet Croos SID of SLAF Academy China Bay was adjudged as the Best Shooter while Aircraftwomen (Under Training) Wickramarathne PCD from D...

The Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) of India, Lieutenant General Podali Shankar Rajeshwar visited Air Force Headquarter on 8 April 2019. The Lieutenant General is a member of the delegation headed by the Defence Secretary of India, Mr. Sanjay Mitra, currently on a two-day official visit to participate in the 6th round of India-Sri Lanka Annual De...

A 22 member delegation from the 48th Navy Staff Course of Pakistan visited Air Force Headquarters today (9 April 2019). The delegation was led by Rear Admiral Miraza Foad Amin Baig along with 22 Pakistan Armed Forces Officers who are currently on their Study Tour of Sri Lanka.The head of the delegation called on Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dias where symbo...

A newly constructed house was handed over to the family of late Corporal Jayathilaka KKMRM by Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal PDA Mariestella on 8 April 2019. The Late Corporal Jayathilaka KKMRM served at the Regiment Special Force of SLAF and passed away during a Combat Diving Course conducted at the Sri Lanka Army Diving School at Nayaru on 22 May 2017.  This project was conduc...

The traditional ‘Sinhala Hindu Aluth Avurudu’ celebration was held on 6 April 2019 with much enthusiasm and fellowship at SLAF Station Pidurutalagala which is the tallest mountain peak of Sri Lanka. The event was conducted under the patronage of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander DSC Fernando. A range of traditional Avurudu games were organized during colourful event including cl...

The Command Agro Unit at SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 25th anniversary today (5th April 2019). The formation day began with an address by Commanding Officer, Group Captain OANS Fernando.In addition, a Volleyball Tournament was organised at the Hut area at Katunayake with participation of all Officers, Airmen, Airwomen and Civil personel....

The Colour Awarding Ceremony for the year 2017 of Nalanda College was held yesterday (4 April 2019) at the Malalasekara Theater at the College premises. The Commander of the Air Force and also the President of the Old Nalandians Ranaviru Association, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Mr. YMS Gunasekara, the Chief Financial Officer of the Ministry of Ed...

An all-night “Pirith Chanting” Ceremony was organized by SLAF Academy China Bay to mark its 58th anniversary and to invoke blessings on those who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of the country, all serving members in the SLAF, sister services and their families on 3rd April 2019 under the patronage of the Commandant, Air Commodore Sampath Thuyacontha.The Pirith Chanting was fo...