With the blessings of Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and under the guidance of Director Health Services, Air Vice Marshal (Dr.) LR Jayaweera, Command Dental Officer, Air Commodore (Dr.) WKM Weerasekera, Dental Staff and SLAF Hospital Colombo organized a ‘Mega Health Camp’ at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy for the second consecutive year yesterday (1...

The Sri Lanka Air Force deployed a Bell 212 Helicopter with Bambi bucket and Fire Vehicles with Fire Fighting Crews to assist in dousing the fire that broke out at the Cool Planet Building in Pelawatte, Battaramulla.The fire had broken out at around 11 a.m. and the crew of Bell 212 helicopter battled the fire with the aid of its under slung ‘Bambi bucket’ flying 17 consecutive sortie...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the Commander’s Inspection (1st Session) of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake today (11 October 2018).Prior to the inspection proper, the Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Prasanna Payoe. Certificates of comm...

A Press Conference chaired by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, on the Colombo Air Symposium 2018 organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force was held today (10 October 2018) at the Air Force Headquarters Auditorium. The Fourth installment of the Colombo Air Symposium, will focus on the theme “Air Strategy in Substantiating the Geo-Strategic Importance of Sri...

The SLAF Oriental Orchestra and the Dance Troupe that visited India to join in the celebrations of the Air Force Day of the IAF, returned last Sunday 07 October 2018, after an extremely successful expedition. The team had been specially invited by the Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Birendra Singh Dhanoa, who extended the invitation through the Commander of ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Bandaranayake International Airport today (8 October 2018). The Commanding Officer, Group Captain SN Fernandopulle received the Commander and accorded a street lining on his arrival. Commander inspected the Station premises and declared open the newly constructed Radar Hil...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual Inspection at SLAF Station Palavi today (08 October 2018). The Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GSN Priyadarshana received the Commander and accorded a guard of honour.A Certificate of Commendation were awarded to Sergeant Bandara SALR (Ops Ground III) for the commendable service he rendered towards the d...

Under the directions of the Director of Logistics of SLAF, Air Vice Marshal HMSKB Kotakadeniya and under the supervision of the Commanding Officer SLAF Station, Sigiriya, Wing Commander DCDB Alwis, the Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Catering Assistants and Ground Stewards Basic Courses was held at the Hospitality Management School, Sri Lanka Air Force Station, Sigiriya on 8 October 201...

The Helitours Technical Training Centre at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala held the Graduation Ceremony of its third batch of students on 6 October 2018 at Main Auditorium under the patronage of the Director Aeronautical Engineering, Air Vice Marshal MD Rathnayake as the chief guest.The Basic Training Course in Aircraft Maintenance (BTC in AM) under Aeroplane Turbine Category B1.1 was c...

Under the guidance of Director Air Operation, Air Vice Marshal SK Pathirana, the Fire and Rescue Service of the Sri Lanka Air Force assisted in a fire and rescue drill at BOC Head Office building on 05 October 2018.Officer In Charge of Fire at SLAF Station Colombo , Squadron Leader  RND Senadheera and SLAF Fire Fighters participated in the Firefighting and rescue exercise under the ...

The Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka HE Mr. Hanspeter Mock called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy today (5th October 2018).A cordial discussion was held between the Commander and Swiss Ambassador on matters of bilateral importance after which official plaques were exchanged to mark the occasion. Defence Attaché of the Swiss Embassy was also present...

The Defence Secretary of Pakistan, Lieutenant General Ikram Ul Haq (Retired) called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, yesterday afternoon (03 October 2018) at Air Force Headquarters.The Defence Secretary was received upon arrival by the Commander of the Air Force and escorted to the Commander’s Office. After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, of...

In commemoration of World Children’s Day, a special event for children was held today (01 October 2018) at Rifle Green Grounds at SLAF Station Colombo, under the distinguished patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy and with the participation of over 400 children.This event commence...

Under the guidance of Director Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal SK Pathirana, the Fire and Rescue Service of the Sri Lanka Air Force assisted in a fire and rescue drill at KDU Hospital Werahara on 28 September 2018.Officer I/C Fire SLAF Stn Cbo , Squadron Leader RND Senadheera and SLAF Fire Fighters participated in the firefighting and rescue exercise under the supervision of the Chief F...

Seven (07) sportsmen and women who brought honour and fame to the nation and the Sri Lanka Air Force with their performances at the Carrom World Cup and the Asian Netball Championship were felicitated by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayamapthy at a ceremony today (01 October 2018) at Air Force Headquarters, Colombo. The players were given promotions and awarded with...

The SLAF Angampora Team clinched the first ever Sri Lanka’s Got Talent Title yesterday (30 September 2018) at the Grand Finale held at Stein Studios, Rathmalana. The SLAF Angampora Team led by Ajantha Mahantharachchi was able to secure the golden buzzer from Mr. TM Dilshan during the preliminary rounds which sent them directly to the live stage of the competition. During the Finals the...

The NCO Management School of SLAF Academy China Bay held its No. 4 English Medium and No.75 Sinhala Medium Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Courses Award Ceremony on the 28th September 2018 under the patronage of the Director Trainning, Air Vice Marshal WMKSP Weerasinghe as the chief guest.The primary objective of conducting this course is to impart a sound academic and managerial...

The Monthly Dharma Deshana programme was held on 27th September 2018 at Air Force Headquarters, presided over by Venerable Mirisse Dhammika Thero. Officers, other ranks and civilians participated for the programme....

SLAF Base Vavuniya won the Men’s Championship while SLAF Base Anuradhapura became Women’s Champions at the Inter Unit Cycling Championship 2018, which concluded yesterday (26 September 2018) at SLAF Station Katukurunda.The team from the Regiment Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake and SLAF Academy China Bay became the Runners-up in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. Director...

The final phase of the Joint Exercise, Cormorant Strike 2018 was held yesterday (26 September 2018) at Kuchchaveli where the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Ruwan Wijewardena attended as the Chief Guest. Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne, Chief of Defence Staff, Army and Navy Commanders and the Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dias were among the dignitaries present ...

The United Nations Friendship Organization in Sri Lanka is contributing for the creation of the world’s longest banner in commemoration of third anniversary of establishing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SLAF participated for the event in creating mini banners sponsored by Academy, all Bases and Stations. The event was held at Gall Face Green Colombo today (23 September ...