The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the AOC’s inspection of SLAF Station Morawewa on 03 July 2015.The Commanding Officer, SLAF Station Morawewa, Wg Cdr MPS Marapperuma welcomed the Commander with a street lining.  During the inspection, the Commander inspected the camp premises and also declared open the newly constructed building for Main Gu...

SLAF paid tribute to all Officers and men killed in action throughout the three decade long conflict at a simple ceremony attended by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal  Gagan Bulathsinghala today(03 Jun 14). All members of the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers and a cross section of the other ranks attended the ceremony which was held at the Sri Lanka Air...

The Commander of the SLAF Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the Annual AOC's inspection on 02 July 2015 at SLAF Academy China Bay.This was the first AOC's inspection carried out by the commander after being appointed as Commander of the Air Force.The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was welcomed to the Academy premises and thereafter reviewed the Parade commanded by t...

The first-ever Korean Ambassador’s Kukkiwon Cup Taekwondo championship was held on 26 & 27th June at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, HE Won-sam Chang graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.  The Air Force team performed well in the sparring event and won one Gold medal and one Silver Medal.  VAW 01813 Lac Disanayake DMNP won Gold i...

The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Maj Gen Syed Shakeel Hussain called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (30 June 2015). After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a conference for Seva Vanitha Officer I/Cs/ coordinating officers of Academy/Bases/ Stations on 30 June 2015.  The meeting was chaired by the Chairperson SLAF SVU Mrs.Samanthi Bulathsinghala, who welcomed the officers and briefed the future aspirations of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit.  Further, the ongoing activities and future plans, expectat...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala paid a visit to the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishantha De Silva this morning (30 June 2015).The Commander was received with a parade at Army Headquarters. After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, mementos were exchanged between the two Commanders to mark the occasion. ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala paid a visit to the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera this morning (29 June 2015).The Commander was received with a parade at Navy Headquarters. After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, mementos were exchanged between the Commander of the Navy and the Commander of the Air Force to mark this occasi...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, paid homage to the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura on 28 June 2015 seeking blessings on his new appointment. The Commander also worshiped Ruwanweli Seya and Isurumuniya Viharaya, and called on the Chief Incumbent of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Ven. Pallegama Sirinivasa Nayaka Thero, Chief Incumbent of Ruwanweli M...

Nalanda College  Colombo paid its highest tribute to the newly appointed Air Force Commander,  Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, at college premises today(26 June 2015) by organizing a special assembly, accorded in keeping with Nalanda College traditions to those who have achieved the highest degree of recognition and achievement in society.The ceremony showcased an impressive ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, paid homage to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy on 25th June 2015 seeking blessings on his new appointment. Prior to his visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, he called on the Chief Incumbent of the Asgiriya Chapter, Ven. Galagama Dhammasiddi Sri Dhammananda Attadassi Thero.  Afterwards, he called on Chie...

The Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Miloslav Stasek called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (23 June 2015). After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

Commander of the Air Force Air Mashal Gagan Bulathsinghala paid courtesy calls on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene and  Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. B M U D Basnayake at the Ministry premises today (23 June 15).The occasions being the Commander’s first official calls on the State Minister of Defence and  Secretary to the Ministry of Defence up...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister, Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe, at Temple Trees today ( 22 June 2015).The occasion being the Commander’s first official call on the Prime Minister upon assuming command of the Sri Lanka Air Force as its 15th Commander, mementoes were exchanged between the Prime Minister and the Commande...

The last element of 81 SLAF supporting crew members of the Sri Lanka Air Force’s second Aircraft deployment overseas left the country today (21 Jun 15) from the Bandaranaike International Airport.  With the departure of this team, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) completed dispatch of personnel and cargo for its Aviation Unit in South Sudan under the United Nations Mission in the Re...

Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghla the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, hosted a farewell to the outgoing Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs.Roshani Gunatilleke on 19th June 2015 at Officers’ Mess Colombo. The farewell was held with the participation of the Office Bearers of the SVU, their spouses and Officers and ladies who contributed in numerous ways towards the success of the...

The passing out parade of No 160 Intake Regular Airmen and No 30 Intake Regular Air Women Recruit Courses was held at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara on 19 June 2015.  The Director Civil Engineering of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal CR Gurusinghe graced the occasion as the chief guest. A total of 258 recruits who completed their basic combat training passed out on this day in fr...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided by venerable Maduluwawe Sobhitha thero was held at SLAF Headquarters on 17 June 2015. 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. ...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala made a courtesy call on the President, His Excellency Maythripala Sirisena this morning (17 June 2015). The visit was the Air Force Commander’s first meeting with the President after he assumed duties as the 15th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force....

Air Chief Marshal KA Gunatilleke handed over command of the Sri Lanka Air Force to Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, on the evening on 15th June 2015.The Handing over ceremony, where the outgoing Commander handed over the ceremonial baton symbolizing the Command of the Sri Lanka Air Force, took place at an event attended by the members of the Air Force Board of Management, Officers and o...

The outgoing commander of the SLAF, Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, completed formal farewell visits to the bases of the SLAF on 12th June 2015.  Having started his tour from SLAF Base Anuradhapura, the Commander visited SLAF Base Vavuniya, SLAF Base Chinabay, SLAF Base Hingurakkgoda, SLAF Base Rathmalana and SLAF Base Katunayake.  During his visits, he bade farewell to ...