A sixty nine houses completed under the second stage of 'Api Wenuwen Api' housing project for War Heroes in Hambanthota district and 51 completed houses in Mullaitivu District (Sampath Pura) were handed over today (07 January 2016) by Hon State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardana.The state function was held at the Auditorium of the Defence Services College, Colombo.  Six SLAF memb...

The new Pre School of SLAF TTS Ekala was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs.Samanthi  Bulathsinghala, Today ( 07 January 2015)    The former Pre-School which was established in an ordinary married quarter in the TTS with limited facilities was upgraded into a fully fledged ...

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Madam Begum Kalsoom Sharif who arrived in Sri Lanka flew to Kandy on SLAF VVIP Helicopters this morning (06 January 2016). Pakistani Prime Minister who was accorded a red carpet welcome on arrival at SLAF’s Rifle Green, was received by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala.Pakistani Prime Minister along with ...

Air Force Museum recently concluded Workshop III, One-Day programme on ‘Aircraft Engines’ for members of the Young Aviators Club. Students who had completed Workshop I on ‘Aviation Fundamentals’ and Workshop II on ‘Aircraft Landing Gear Systems’ were qualified for this particular one day programme.Five hundred (500) participants received the rare opportunity of lear...

Her Excellency Robyn Mudie, Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today(04 Jan 15).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

The secondary school with modern facilities was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala this morning (04 January 2016) at SLAF Base Katunayaka. The Base commander of Air Force Base Katunayake Air Commodore Sudarshana Pathirana accompanied the chief guest and other invitees of Education Department to the school. This development project...

The taking over parade of the ceremonial duties at the President's house was held at the President's house premises on 01st Jan 2016.SLAF took over the duties from the SL Navy for a period of three months. The ceremonial duties will be carried out by the Colour Wing of the SLAF, under the supervision of Directorate of Ground Operations....

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala addressed the Air Force Board of Management, Officers, other ranks and civilian staff of AFHQ and Station Colombo this morning (1st January 2016) at the Air Force Headquarters premises.In his message the Commander commended the hard work rendered by each and every person in the organization towards success in the previous y...

The Officers and other ranks who have brought honour and fame to the Sri Lanka Air Force with their performances were felicitated by the Commander of  the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at a simple ceremony today(29 Dec 2015) at SLAF Headquarters, Colombo.This event was organized at the initiative of the Commander of the Air Force in view of felicitating and encouraging ...

The SLAF men's Tug of War team emerged Champions at the '13th National Tug of War Championship  finals defeating Sri Lanka Army men's team,  on 27 December 2015 at 'Navinna' ground Maharagama.  SL Navy, Police and a large number of teams participated at the tournament.The Director Sport of Sri Lanka Mr. Ruwan Chandra graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while the Chairma...

The badge awarding parade of No. 30 Officers’, No. 04 Lady Officers’, No. 45 Airmen, No. 07 Airwomen and No. 21 Navy personnel Basic EOD Course was held at SLAF Station Palavi on 23rd December 2015. A total of 49 personnel which comprised five SLAF Officers, two Naval Officers and thirty four Airmen, four Airwomen and four Sailors from the Sri Lanka Navy took part in this course whic...

The SLAF Taekwondo Team participated at the National Taekwondo Championship 2015 matches held at Sports Ministry Sports complex Torinton on 21 & 22 Dec 15.The awarding ceremony was concluded on 23rd Dec 15 at Musaeus College Auditorium His Excellency the Prasident Maithripala Sirisena graced the ceremony as the chief guest. Chairman Air Commodore HMSB Kotakadeniya, officers and other...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala declared open the Officer's Transit Block at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda today(23 Dec 15).Afterward, The Commander declared open the newly constructed Officers’ Mess building at SLAF Station Sigiriya in the evening.Constructions of these buildings were carried out by the Directorate of Civil Engineering. Director Civil Engineer...

SLAF Squash player AC Laksiri HRS became men’s champion in the 35th National Squash Championship and secured 1st in Sri Lankan Squash ranking. The Tournament was concluded yesterday (22 Dec 15) at the Squash complex SLAF Base Ratmalana. The tournament was organized by the Sri Lanka Squash federation.LAC Silva HAS secured runner up in Classic Plate Round and Warrant Officer  IDN Th...

As per directives given by the chairman of boxing committee AVM CR Gurusingha, a special coaching course was arranged for the senior boxers/ PTI’S of the SLAF.The course was arranged by the Boxing committee of Sri Lanka Air Force with the assistance of the Boxing Association of Sri Lanka.The course was held at   SLAF Base Katunayake from 18 Dec 15 to 20 Dec 15 with the partic...

Under the stewardship of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala, the SLAF SVU organized a Christmas  Carols Programme at  “Mihindu Seth Madura” on 21 December 2015 to appreciate the differently abled  war heroes who  made great  sacrifices in the name of the motherland.The event featured Air Force personnel and family members backed b...

The certificate awarding ceremony of No. 64th Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held at Astra Multifunctional Hall of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 18 December 2015. The Command Sports Officer Air Cdre WLRP Rodrigo graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest and the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay Air Cdre HMSKB Kotakadeniya also witness...

A Carols Programme entitled “Evening of Canticles,” presented by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held at the Defence Services School Auditorium today evening (18 December 2015).  The event featured Air Force personnel and family members backed by the Air Force Band.    The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, and the Pr...

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for South and Southeast Asia within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Dr. Amy Searight called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters this morning (18 December 2015).The commander and the visiting dignitary discussed matters of mut...

The Graduation Ceremony of Course No. 09 of the Defence Services Command and Staff College Sapugaskanda was held at the Main Auditorium of DSCSC. State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.A total of 19 Officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force graduated at the ceremony.Squadron Leader Omar Karim from the Bangladesh Air Force received the “Golde...

Ambassador of Turkey to Sri Lanka His Excellency Tunca Ozcuhadar called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (17 December 2015).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....