With the view of facilitating numerous requests made by the servicemen, the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal GP Bulathsinghala authorized to donate two (02) land plots owned by the SLAF in Ruppawattha , Matara to 28277 Cpl Kulathunga KMS and 31726 Cpl Amith HA as a distress relief. A donation ceremony of title deeds was held on 29 February 2016 at the Seva Vanitha Unit, AFHQ Colomb...

“Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2016” was held for the 17th consecutive year, coinciding with the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The men’s race was held on 25th ,26th and 27th February 2016  in 3 stages. Cyclists from overseas countries and all around the country participated in this race covering a total distance of 442km. Ashen Tharuka of the Air Force won the ov...

The 02nd day of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya ended today in front of the SLAF Station Koggala. The Commanding Officer Sri Lanka Air Force Weerawila, Group Captain PSN Fernando flagged off the race from Weerawila and cyclist reached their destination through the flat southern route. Air Force cyclist Nidush Nirantha  won the 2nd leg whilst Sajith Hasantha (SLPA) and Krishan Madushank...

The Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2016 was flagged off by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala this morning in front of SLAF Headquarters. Conducted to mark the 65th anniversary of the SLAF, this year’s race is the 17th such, and is sponsored by Abans Ltd.The Men's  race that commenced this morning will end its first lap at Embilipitiya today, covering a...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided by venerable Alubomulle Dhammalankara Therowas held at SLAF Headquarters on 24February 2016. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal  Gagan Bulathsinghala , members from the Air Force Board of Management, Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians participated in the  programme....

The first variety show organized to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held at Public Ground Vauniya last evening(24 February 16).The Dog Show, Drill Display, Band Display, Performance of Air Force Dance Troop, and Performance of Air Force Drummers got huge attraction of the crowd.Base Commander SLAF Base Vauniya Group Captain Udeni Rajapakshe, Officers, Other ...

Under the Patronage of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the SLAF the ‘Gagana Viru Saviya' Scholarship Awards Ceremony was held today (24 February  2016)  at the SLAF Trade Training School Ekala for the 8th successive year.The scholarship scheme is intended to support selected students from Grade 5 up to the G.C.E. A/L Examination.  A total of 200 children of war heroes, service ...

Renovated Bt/ Punitha Annammal tamil school with essential facilities was declared open by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Station Ampara Gp Capt WWPD Fernando on 24 February 2016 at Veechukalmunai, Batticaloa. This development project was initiated to commemorate 65th Anniversary of the SLAF with the intention of giving quality education and equal opportunities for the students in n...

As per the directives given by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, SLAF RTS Vanni sponsored an educational tour to visit Sigiriyarock, Sigiriya Museum, Sri Maha Bodhiya and Ruwanweliseya for underprivileged school children of Sri Krishna College Sinnathampane, Navajothi College Madukulam and Vellankulam College, on 20 February 2016 as an event of reconciliati...

The inaugural surgery at the theatre complex at SLAF Hospital,Guwanpuara was conducted today(23 February 2016).The first surgical treatment (theatre list) was carried out by Dr. Mahanama Gunasekera MS, FRCS visiting consultant surgeon with the assistance of Wing Commander GSS Perera MBBS. Dr Ranjith Dissanayake MD MRCP visiting consultant Anesthetist conducted Anesthesia with the assista...

In view of the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force, SLAF Station Colombo organized a “Shramadana” Campaign at Victoria Home, Welikada, Rajagiriya today(23 February 2016)The programme was carried outunder the guidance of the Commanding Officer Air Commodore MDAP Payoe, with the participation of the Station personnel.  ...

The International Military Sport Council / "Conseil International du Sport Militaire"  (CISM) Day Run was flagged off at the Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo on 21 February 2016.  Secretary of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi attend the event as Chief Guest while Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishantha De Silva, Commander of the Air Force and present President of t...

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal GP Bulathsinghala called on Singapore’s Air Force Chief, Major-General Hoo Cher Mou, during the Singapore Air Show.As part of Singapore Air Show tour, Commander of the Air Force visited Min Def Chalet at the Changi Exhibition Centre. This visit draws attention to the regional defence ties between Singapore Air Force and Sri Lanka Air...

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal GP Bulathsinghala  called on Royal Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sir Andrew Pulford,  during the Singapore Air Show.As part of Singapore Air Show tour, Commander of the Air Force visited Royal Air Force Chief. This visit enhanced the ties between Royal Air Force and Sri Lanka Air Force.After a discussion on matters ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala team emerged Champions at the Inter Unit Soccer Championships 2016 at SLAF TTS Ekala today (19 February 2016).In the finals, SLAF TTS Ekala team beat the SLAF  Base Anuradhapura team by 3-2 Penalties. Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chairman SLAF football&n...

Making a historic note of the Combat Training School Diyatalawa, the new ‘100m Firing Range’ for SLAF was inaugurated at ‘Fox Hill’ under the patronage of the Commanding Officer of the Combat Training School SLAF Diyatalawa, Air Commodore Camillus Labrooy on the 18th February 2016 subsequent to the release of government gazette notification.Inauguration ceremony was c...

Fifty Three sports stars, who brought honour and fame to Sri Lanka Air Force with their winning performances at the 12th South Asian Games 2016 were felicitated with service promotions and cash awards by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at a remarkable ceremony held on 18 February 2016 at SLAF Headquarters, Colombo.This felicitation ceremony was o...

The press briefing on the “17th Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2016 ” was held at the Air Force Headquarters, Colombo this morning (18 February  2016). This year’s race will be conducted for the 17th consecutive year, concur with the 65th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya is ranked as the number one at   National level Race which condu...

The Second team of SLAF athletes who represented Sri Lanka in 12th South Asian Games returned to the motherland today morning (16 Feb 16).SLAF Athletes represented the country, bought honour to motherland were warmly welcome at BIA by the senior officers and officials of respective athletic pools. Following athletes are the second team of winners and participants who returned todayAthlet...

The annual sports meet of Sri Lanka Air Force School Katunayakewas held on 11th February 2016 at the sports grounds. The event was graced by Mr. KC Fernando the Zonal Director Education (Negambo) as the chief guest and Air Commodore HMSKB Kotakadeniya the Base Commander Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake as the guest of honour. In addition, Mr. W Lal Kumara Director Admin Zonal Educatio...

Singapore Air show is Asia's largest and one of the most important aerospace and defence exhibitions in the world. A truly global exhibition where the latest state-of-the-art systems and equipment, together with their related technologies and developments, are displayed by top aerospace companies around the world.Sri Lanka Air Force Delegation headed by Commander of  the Air Force A...