The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Station Ampara today (07 may 2016). Commanding Officer, Group Captain WWPD Fernando received the Commander on his arrival through a street lining of airmen commanded by Flying Office RMHR Rathnayake.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited all areas of the S...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Station Batticaloa today (07 may 2016). Commanding Officer Wing Commander VGGB Piyasiri received the Commander on his arrival and a guard of honour commanded by Flight Lieutenant WASR Weerasinghe was accorded to the Commander of the Air Force. During the course of the in...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to 32723 Corporal Wijesooriya S today (05 May 2016) at Hali-Ela, Badulla.The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of Director Civil Engineering Air Commodore Ruchira Samarasinghe. This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha ...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a programme to felicitate the students who performed extremely well at the GCE O/L during the year 2015 and children of DIA personnel today (05th May 16).United Motors Lanka PLC jointly sponsored this programme held at the AFHQ Auditorium under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala. Nine (09) students who obt...

Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s team emerged the women’s champions at 09th Defence Services Handball Championship 2016 concluded on 04th May 2016.SLAF Women’s won the game beating SL Army by 17-11.  Air Vice Marshal JP Wanigatunge of SLAF graced the occasion as the chief guest. Chairman SLAF Handball Air Commodore JA Nanayakkara, Officers and Other Ranks of the Tri-Forces were als...

The Defence Attaché of France (Non Resident) for Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives, Commander Loic Bizot calls on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala today (03 May 2016).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala presented a memento to mark the occasion. ...

The Defence Services Tennis Championship 2016 was conducted from 25th to 30th April 2016 at Narahenpita Army Tennis Courts.In addition to the Team events open and veteran matches were also conducted. The Grand Finale of the Defence Services Tennis Championship 2016 was concluded on 01 May 2016 and Sri Lanka Army Tennis Team bagged the Team events Champions Trophy. Sri Lanka Air Force Tea...

A rescue team from SLAF Station Sigiriya supported to rescue the victims of wasp attack at the historical Sigiriya Rock yesterday (01 May 16).SLAF rescue team consist of One Officer and Twenty airmen with their equipment rushed to the Sigiriya Rock. They supported the rescue teams to evacuate trapped victims and to give first aid for the needy personnel. ...

The Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 29 April 2016 at the AFHQ Auditorium. The event commenced with the singing of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Anthem followed by the welcome address by the Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala. Reading of minutes of the previous AGM was carried out by the Secretary SVU Sqn Ldr...

No 2 Mechanical Transport Repair and Overhaul Wing SLAF Vavuniya proudly celebrated their 2nd Anniversary on 28th April 2016.The enormous efforts of the Commanding Officer, Officers, Airmen and the Civilian Staff to elevate the Wing into a fully fledge Overhaul Facility has become a reality and being enjoyed by the peripheral SLAF formations.The celebrations started with reli...

The No 03 Administration and Management Development Module for Base Commanders and Commanding Officers was commenced on 25th April 2016 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and was concluded on 27th April 2016.The aim of this training module was to develop administrative and Management performance capabilities of Base Commanders and Commanding Officers in the Sri Lanka Ai...

Air Force Women's Kabaddi team represented Sri Lanka in the KL International Inter-City Kabaddi Championship 2016, Malaysia returned after a successful tour on 26th April 2016.Air Force Women's Kabaddi  team performed extremely well at the Championship and bagged  the Gold  Medal beating Malaysia women's team  by 32-18.The team comprises of following offic...

A 20-member delegation from the Pakistan National Defence College (NDC) headed by Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmed visited SLAF Academy China Bay on 27 April 2016 as part of their study tour in Sri Lanka.NDC delegation currently on their Overseas Study Tour in Sri Lanka comprises of senior Officers from the Pakistan Army, Navy, Air Force, foreign students from Turkey, Iran, Nigeria, Sudan ...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to 21642 Sgt Prasad GHC today (28 April 2016) at Kahagolla, Diyathalawa.The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of Director Welfare Air Vice Marshal KFR Fernando.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and construction ...

Ground Defence and Air Base Defence Proficiency Course for the fourth (4th) batch of Bangladesh Air Force Officers and Airmen was convened at the Combat Training School Diyatalawa from 23 Feb to 27 Apr 2016. The closing address was held under the patronage of the Commanding Officer Air Commodore CB Labrooy on 27th April 2016.Four (04) Officers and six (06) Airmen completed their tra...

Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Catering Assistants’ Basic Course 02/2015 was held at the Hospitality Management School, Sri Lanka Air Force Station, Sigiriya on the 26 April 2016. Trainees have completed their five month basic training course and were trained on Kitchen Arrangements, Menu Planning, Eastern & Western Cookery, Preparation of Desserts, Preparation of Sau...

A 20-member delegation from the Pakistan National Defence College (NDC) headed by Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmed Butt paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters this morning (26 April 2016). NDC delegation currently on their Overseas Study Tour in Sri Lanka comprises of senior Officers from the Pakistan Army, Navy, Air Force, foreign students from Turkey, Iran, Nigeria, Su...

The No. 51 Junior Command and Staff Course commenced on 25th April 2016 at the Junior Command and Staff College, Sri Lanka Air Force Academy, China Bay. The Opening Address was conducted by the Commandant,  Air Commodore PDKT Jayasinghe and the Commanding Officer, Group Captain AJ Amerasinghe.The Junior Command and Staff College was established in 1999 with the aim of developing the...

Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala took part in the Dawn Service of the “ANZAC Day” commemoration held at the Great War Cross of Sacrifice in Borella Cemetery yesterday morning (25 Apr 16). “ANZAC Day” is the solemn day of remembrance of those Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who fought and died at Gallipoli in 1915. It is also a day of reme...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Carrom players emerged victorious at the doubles session of President's Cup Carrom Championship held on 23rd and 24th April 2016 at National Carrom Federation premises.VAW/02157 AC Rahubadda RKY and VAW/02168 AC Liyanage LC become the champions of women's doubles event by defeating star level players.Further two players from both men and women categories got selec...

The first flight safety workshop for Officers for the year 2016 was successfully completed on 23rd April 2016 at JC & SC premises, Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China bay.The flight safety workshop was planned in accordance with the guidance and advice of the Commander of the Air Force. Training was organized by the Command Flight Safety Inspectorate of the SLAF to inculcate safety awa...