Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi paid a visit to the SLAF Air Operations Room at the Air Force Headquarters on 20 May 2016. Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala gave a warm welcome on his arrival.Secretary to the Ministry of Defence observed the on-going air assets management for rescue missions and flood relief distribution ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit, conducted a distribution of flood relief items at Keththarama Temple among affected people of relief camp. The project was launched by Mrs Samanthi Bulathsinghala, the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and members of the SLAF SVU. ...

Sri Lanka Air Force continued rescue operations and providing of relief aid to victims of flash floods in Kelaniya, Biyagama areas by airlifting consignments of dry rations using Bell 212 and Bell 412 helicopters.Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala flew a Bell 412 with the SLAF rescue crew to the affected areas on a relief mission. Also Commander visited Kettharam...

The leading SLAF sports personalities of the Sri Lanka Air Force brought events glory and same to SLAF at the inaugural Presidential Sports Awards Ceremony held on 18 May 2016.National Athlete Corporal Nimali Liyanarachchi WKA crowned as the most outstanding sportswoman of the year 2015. His Excellency the president grace this special occasion and gave away the awards.The SLAF achievemen...

SLAF Station Colombo & SLAF Academy China Bay emerged the men’s and women’s champions respectively at the Inter Unit Carom Championship 2016 which was concluded today (19 May 2016) at the Health Management Centre, Thummulla.The Director Civil Engineering, Air Commodore MRK Samarasinghe graced the Ceremony as the Chief Guest.  Chairman SLAF Carrom, Group Captain VTS Sirimanne...

Bell 212 Helicopter took off from No 4 Squadron, SLAF Base Ratmalana carried out reconnaissance missions to assess flood affected areas and flood relief mission since 0600 hrs to 1800 hrs. Bell helicopters flew along  Kelani River from Kelaniya to Hanwella, Colombo area and Kotikawattha areas with food, water and essential medical supplies. 03 people were evacuated from Kotikaw...

HE the President Maithripala Sirisena as Commander-in-chief of the Armed Force paid respects to all members of the Armed Forces and Police who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of the Nation at the Ranaviru Statue at Parliament grounds on the evening of 18th May 2016. The event was organized by the Ranaviru Seva Authority under the patronage of the Ministry of Defence.The singing of...

Sri Lanka Air Force conducted recce missions and food drop missions to support on-going Disaster Relief Operations by the Disaster Management Centre, all Government Authorities and service personnel on 18 May 2016. Assessment of damage in the affected areas and identification of people who trapped due to landslides or flood were done during reconnaissance missions. HE the President, Mini...

SLAF Mi 17 / Bell 212 / Bell 412 Helicopters and rescue teams are ready for rescue operations at SLAF Base Anuradhapura, SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, SLAF Base Ratmalana and SLAF Station Palaly. In addition, SLAF Fire fighters, Regimental Special Force personnel and rescue teams comprises of Officers and Airmen are standby at all SLAF establishments for rescue and relief operations. A MI 17 ...

The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Kenichi Suganuma called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters  today (16 May 2016 ).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

Bell 412 Air Sea Rescue Team rescued the fishermen (Mr Jude Ranjith and Mr Newton) capsized in Negombo Pitipana Sea a little while ago. The air crew Wg Cdr DL Hewavitharana(Captain), Sqn Ldr HK Liyanaarachchi(Co Pilot) and four member rescue team Ft Sgt Kavisekara DV, Sgt Pushpadewa UP, Cpl Danushka HGM and Cpl Sanjeewaa were on board in this rescue mission conducted by the No. 4 Helicop...

The ABA Novices Boxing Meet 2016 was conducted at the Royal MAS Arena, Royal Collage, Colombo from 10 May 16 to 14 May 16.SLAF men's and women's boxers bagged 3 Gold, 3 Silver and 5 Bronze medals at the tournament.VAW/ 01835 Leading Air Craftswomen Pasyala PAHC of SLAF Boxing was announced as the Best Boxer in the Women category respectively. ...

National War Heroes Commemoration parade was held in Badulla town for the 7th time on 13th May 2016.Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Police, Civil Defence Force, Government Officials and Politicians of the Uva Province participated at the ceremony. Family members of the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives in the defence of the motherland to assure peace...

A Multidisciplinary Mobile Dental programmes were conducted by SLAF RTS Vanni on 12th and 13th May 2016. The purpose of this programme is to provide efficient and effective Dental care for service personnel of the SLAF where is no adequate Oral Health Care service. 529 service personnel were participated for the dental clinic.A team comprising of 07 Dental Doctors including CO Dental Hos...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a demonstration and an Air Sea Rescue (ASR) refresher exercise at Valvettithurai sea area on this morning (13 May 2016).Pilots, SLAF Regiment Special Force members, Air Gunners and Technicians along with the instructors took part in this training exercise conducted by the No. 7 Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda.  Life savers and boats fr...

Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala declared open the newly constructed Airmen’s Transit Rooms at SLAF Base Anuradhapura today (13 May 16).The construction of Airmen’s Transit Rooms was carried out by the Works Squadron at SLAF Base Anuradhapura under the close supervision of the Directorate of Civil Engineering.Director Civil Engineering Air Commodore Ruchira...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Station Sigiriya today (13 may 2016). Commanding Officer, Group Captain LHN Jayatilake received the Commander on his arrival through a street lining of airmen commanded by Flight Lieutenant NP Nonis.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited all areas of the S...

Maj. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, Director for Strategic Planning and Policy (J5), U.S. Pacific Command called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 12 May 2016. After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Commander of the SLAF and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

 Sri Lanka Air Force became the runner-up at the second Defence Services Games’ Golf tournament held at the Nuwara-Eliya Golf Course from 11th to 13th May 2016 while the Sri Lanka Navy emerges the Champions.The tournament was. Golfers representing the Army, Navy and Air Force also took part in the tournament.Chief of Staff of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal Ranil Gurusinghe , Air Commod...

SLAF Detachment Keththarama conducted a project to renovate Loris Girls’ Home at Dematagoda, Colombo 09 on 11th May 2016.The two storied main building of the Loris Girls’ Home parapet walls, entrance gate completely color washed and a new live in space was partitioned as a visitor’s room. Also the courtyard was completely renovated with interlocking paving blocks and co...

A copy of the SLAF Corporate Plan for 2016-2018 was handed over to the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi by Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Ministry of Defence yesterday (11th May 2016). SLAF Corporate Plan 2016-2018 incorporates well defined and achievable Strategic Goals and Objectives with a realistic Action plan, Imp...