The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, conducted the annual AOC's inspection at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (18 September 2015). The Commander reviewed the AOC’s parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore PDKT Jayasinghe. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade for meritorious contributions to the Base in particular and to the Ai...

The winners of the raffle draw on entry tickets for the Sigiriya Rally Cross 2015  were presented their cheques by the Chairman SLAF Motor Racing and Director Administration of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal CP Welikala at AFHQ  today (17 September 2015). First prize in the raffle draw went to 026089 Leading Aircraftman Karunarathne RMN of SLAF Base Katunayake whilst the second...

An eye clinic for the civilian employees of the Sri Lanka Air Force was organized by SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit as another welfare project on a concept of the Chairperson SVU.A ceremony to handover spectacles to the patients was held on 17 Sep 2015 under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala at SLAF Guwanpura.  30 recipients were ceremon...

An activity filled day of celebration marked the first year anniversary of the Sri Lanka Aviation Unit, MINUSCA which fell on 9th September 2015.The day started with a parade held in the early hours of the day, marking the formalities of the special occasion. The Contingent Commander addressed the parade and congratulated all members on carrying out an outstanding job throughout the enti...

The SLAF Karate players left the country last night (15 September 2015) to participate in the 8th Commonwealth Karate Do Championship in New Delhi, India to represent Sri Lanka at the meet.The Championship is scheduled to be held from 16th to 23th September 2015. Air Force  Players. 018987              CPL&nbs...

A tree plantation programme was held at SLAF Station Iranamadu as per the directives given by the Commanding Officer Wg Cdr MPA Galappaththi with the participation of all officers and other ranks on 14 September 2015.The Commanding Officer elaborated the importance of protecting trees for the future and over 100 plants including fruits and timber plants were planted at the station premis...

Major General Iftikhar Ahamad Wyne, Director General Foreign Military Corporation   and other senior members of the Pakistan Armed Forces delegation who are in Colombo for the 3rd round of Pakistan Sri Lanka Staff Talks, called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala today (16 September 2015).Commander and the delegation discussed matters related to b...

A delegation from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Sri Lanka Air Force met at SLAF Headquarters for the 6th  IAF-SLAF Air Staff talks on 15 Sep 15.The Delegation called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala prior to the formal discussions.  The Delegation presented the Commander with a memento to mark the call, which the Commander reciprocated. T...

Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School Ekala won the Inter Unit Netball Championship 2015 beating SLAF Academy China Bay by 27-19 in the finals concluded at Rifle Green Grounds SLAF Station Colombo amidst a large gathering today(15 Sep 15). SLAF TTS Ekala player Cpl Nandasiri was adjudged the best Shooter while Lady Officer Cadet Anthony KSB   and Lady Officer Cadet Liyanage...

SLAF Cycling coach Corporal Silva HAP and women cyclist Leading Aircraft women Dilrukshi AMD from the Sri Lanka Air Force Cycling pool were selected to visit Korea to attend the 3rd Coaching camp at the World Cycling Centre in Korea which is scheduled to be held from 13th September to 13th October 2015. ...

A fully fledged outlet of “The Clippers” was declared open by the Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala at SLAF Base Ratmalana this morning (15 September 2015). This Salon in intended to provide beauty culture requirements of the ladies of SLAF Base Ratmalana. This Salon, which was an initiative of the Chairperson of SLAF SV...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala awarded prizes to the winners of the Flight Safety Poster Competition 2015, this afternoon (14 Sep 2015) at Air Force Headquarters. The 1st Prize of 10,000 rupees was won by Sgt Gunawardana DCM, while the second prize of 7.500 rupees was won by Flight Sergeant Darnasiri KAR.  The third prize of 5,000 rupees was wo...

The Commander, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the annual AOC's Inspection of SLAF Station Mirigama today (14 September 2015).Commanding Officer Group Captain SCK Pallewela received the Commander on his arrival and a Street Lining was accorded the Commander.  The Commander inspected all areas of the Station and appreciated the level of development of the Station. Concludi...

The SLAF Soccer team beat SL Army SC by 2-1 in its Dialog Champion league match on 12 September 2015 at the Sugathadasa Stadium .Nipuna Bandara and Kavindu Ishan from the SLAF managed to score the much awaited goals in the first half, which subsequently became the 2 goals scored till the end of the encounter. ...

Sri Lanka Air Force athlete Leading Air Craftman  Ishara Sandaruwan, who set a Sri Lankan record winning  4th place in the pole-vault  at the Thailand open Track and Field Championship 2015, returned home last evening.  Leading Air Craft Man Suminda Ranasinghe won a Gold medal for javelin event at the same Championship.LAC Sadaruwan sat a Sri Lankan record in his pole...

A Hundred houses completed under the second stage of 'Api Wenuwen Api' housing project for war heroes in Kandy district were handed over to their new owners today (10 September 2015) by His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena.The state function was held at the Auditorium of the Defence Services College, Colombo.  Two SLAF members ceremonially received the keys of new house...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, conducted the annual AOCs inspection at SLAF TTS Ekala today (10 September 2015).The AOCs Parade was commanded by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain TADR Senanayake.The Commander awarded Commendations to Mr MHRP Mendis (Laborur) in recognition of his outstanding meritorious services towards the activities of th...

Commander of the Air Force Air Mashal Gagan Bulathsinghala paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Karunasena Hettiarachchi at the Ministry premises yesterday (09 September 15).Mr. Hettiarachchi assumed office as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Defence yesterday morning.The Commander exchanged mementos with the Secretary to the Ministry ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force will today see the dawn of a new era in its swimming and aquatics endeavours with the ceremonial opening of its Swimming Pool Complex in Ratmalana by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena today (08 September 2015).Measuring 50 metres in length and 25 metres in breadth the pool has a depth at the shallow end of 1.4 metres and at the deep end of 5.2 metres.  Wi...

The tri-services joint exercise “Cormorant Strike” is scheduled to be conducted in three phases, Joint training, Execution, and Demonstration. Troops representing foreign countries are also expected to take part in the exercise. SLAF conducted heli borne Operations training for SL Army Special Forces (Commandos and Special Forces) at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda and SLAF Academy China...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit at SLAF Academy China Bay held its annual conference on  4 Sep 2015 with the participation of ladies and servicewomen at the Academy. The meeting was chaired by the Chairperson SLAF SVU Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala, who welcomed the gathering and spoke on the aspirations of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit. Further, members were invited to speak on issues and pr...