The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt visited the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay today(29 Aug 14). On arrival, he was received by the Commandant of the Air Force Academy, Air Commodore Sagara Kotakadeniya.The PAF delegation was then conducted to the No 1 Flying Training Wing and the delegation later enjoyed a boat ride ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda organized a workshop for ladies in the Base to enhance their positive thinking and knowledge on self empowering recently in collaboration with the Base Seva Vanita Unit. Mrs. Piumali Wicramarathna, the President of Base Seva Vanitha Unit graced the occasion as the chief guest.Discussion on positive parental styles was done by Dr. Dimuthu Perera the s...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt called on  the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development, Mr. Gotabaya  Rajapaksa , Chief of Defence  Staff General Jagath  Jayasooriya, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy today(28 August 2014).The Chief of the A...

Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, this morning (28th August 2014) at Air Force Headquarters Colombo.The Chief of the Air Staff was received upon arrival by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke and was afforded a G...

Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt NI (M),TBt, the Chief of the Air Staff of  the Pakistan Air Force arrived in Sri Lanka today(28 August 2014) accompanied by his spouse and a delegation of two senior Officers .  The Air Chief Marshal and his spouse along with their entourage were received at the Bandaranaike International Airport by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force A...

A 18-member delegation of 54th course of the Indian National Defence College (NDC) comprising senior Officers of Tri-Services from India, Myanmar, Tunzania, Oman, Nigeria, Israel and France, who are currently on their Strategic Neighborhood Study Tour to Sri Lanka, visited the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 26th August 2014. The delegation was headed by AVM Vipin Indira Padmanabhan,...

Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Louis Piët, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke at the Air Force Headquarters on 26 August 2014.The Netherlands Defence Attaché based in New Delhi, Colonel Allard Wagemaker, was also present at the occasion.After a discussion on matters of mutual int...

With a view to facilitate the children of KIA personnel, the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit launched another scholarship programme for children of war heroes with the generous contribution of well wishers.In this context,well wishes contributed monetary grants to assist above children through the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit. Thirteen (13) school going children of KIA personnel were selected for this ...

Thirty-two juniors competed for top honours over two days at the newly constructed Eagles’ Heritage Golf Club at SLAF Base Anuradhapura. The Gold division was won by Prashan Peiris, while the Silver division was won by Armand Flamer Caldera.  Meanwhile T.Vikash was the champion in the Bronze division. Water hazards, sand bunkers and mounds, roughs and dog-legs as well as the breez...

SLAF Women’s weight lifters won the Women’s Championship whilst SLAF Men’s team secured the Runner up Trophy at the Defence Services Weight Lifting Championship 2014 concluded on 22 August 2014 at the Indoor Stadium of the SL Navy Base Welisara.SLAF weight lifter LAC Peters SM created a new Sri Lanka record in Clean & Jerk event in 105Kg weight category at the Defence Services ...

Major General Ahmed Shiyam, Chief of the Defence Force of the Republic of Maldives called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, this morning (19th Aug 2014) at Air Force Headquarters Colombo.Chief of the Defence Force of the Republic of Maldives was afforded a Guard of Honour, which was conferred by the Colour Squadron of the SLAF. The Guard of Honour was co...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke declared open the Oral and Maxillofacial Unit of SLAF Dental Centre, Guwanpura  on 18 Aug 14.Maxillofacial Unit comprises an Open Theatre and Intensive Care Unit. This unit performs surgeries in the Oral and Maxillofacial region.Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Roshani  Gunatilleke, Chief of...

SLAF conducted Heli borne Operations training to SL Army Special Forces (Commandos and Special Forces) at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda and SLAF Academy China bay from 12 Aug 14 to 14 Aug 14. Training was conducted in preparation for the tri-services joint exercise “Cormorant Strike”.  The exercise is scheduled to be conducted in three phases, Joint training, Execution, and Demonstrati...

Elizabeth Plaza Shopping Complex at Nuwara Eliya is a project initiated by Urban Development Authority in line with its vision of advancing Sri Lanka’s national development interests. On behalf of the Urban Development Authority, SLAF handles this entire project through its civil engineering expertise under the Directorate of Civil Engineering. The administrative assistance for the pro...

A workshop for the SLAF comperes  was conducted under the patronage of Mr. Sudewa  Hettiarachchi, News Director of the ABC Media Network (Hiru TV & Hiru FM) from 0900hrs to 1300Hrs on 16 Aug 14  at the AFHQ Old Conference Hall.The objective of the workshop was to enhance the compering abilities of SLAF comperes and provide them with the opportunity to handle the Air Fo...

Sri Lanka Air Force athletes ran the few extra miles required to bag more medals in the 92nd National Athletic Championship 2014 held at the Sugathadasa Stadium, Colombo on 12th, 13th & 14th August 2014.The SLAF athletes displayed their talent and were rewarded with 12 Golds, whilst the counts for other medals were 11 Silver and 16 Bronze with a total of 39 medals.Secretary Ministry ...

26 Regiment Wing SLAF Base Katunayake and SLAF Base Ratmalana   emerged men’s and women’s Champions respectively during the Inter Unit T - 20 Cricket finals held recently at the Rifle Green Ground SLAF Station Colombo.In the men's finals, SLAF Station Ekala set a target of 132 runs in 20 overs and 26 Regiment wing SLAF Base Katunayake reached the target in 17 overs.In the w...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, conducted the AOC’s inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on the 14th August 2014.The Commander reviewed the AOC’s parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore SK Pathirana. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade to 2 Warrant Officers, 3 SNCOs,  2 Corporals, 5 Airmen and 2...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke visited the Digana runway construction site on 10 August 2014. The proposed airstrip, the SLAF’s 16th Runway, is expected to facilitate the landing of light aircraft will be used for fixed-wing operations. Located centrally, the runway is expected to cut down the time of travel within the country.  When operational, pa...

Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay emerged overall champions in the Inter Unit Swimming Championship 2014 and also became champions of the men’s and women’s Inter Unit Water Polo Championship 2013.Over 200 Airmen and Airwomen representing all Air Force bases and stations took part in various events which were held from 05th to 08th August 2014.The secretary of The Aquatic Union,&n...

A shramadana was organized by SLAF Station Sigiriya to renovate the ancient Pidurangala temple on 07 Aug 14. This was initiated by the Actg Commanding Officer of the Station Sqn Ldr KGKN Wimalaratne with the coordination of chief incumbent of the temple. ...