A Seminar on ‘Helitours Operations  and Leisure’  was held on 8th August 2013 at the Auditorium of the Air Force Headquarters with the intention of enlightening travel & tour operations and related media of the facilities which are extended through the commercial services of the SLAF.  The Managing Director SLAF Helitours Air Vice Marshal GP Bulathsinghala welcomed...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Unit Bandaranayake International Airport and SLAF Station Palavi on 08th August 2013. The Commanding Officer SLAF Unit Bandaranayake International Airport, Group Captain KKAK Kaluarachchi received the Commander who was afforded a street lining which was commanded by Flight Lieuten...

The Culinary Arts Exhibition 2013 was held recently at the BMICH. The event was organized by the Chefs Guild of Sri Lanka where several participants from various institutions competed in displaying their excellence in the field of Culinary Arts.In this event the Sri Lanka Air Force proved that it was on par with the other competitors secured 01 Gold, 02 Silver and 08 Bronze medals. The d...

A joint Medical and Renovation campaign ‘PACIFIC ANGEL’ commenced on 5th August 2013 and will be continued till 11th August 2013  in the Jaffna Peninsula with the Sri Lankan Armed Forces and civil organizations in conjunction with the United States Pacific Air Forces. PACIFIC ANGEL is the annual exercise of United State Pacific Air Forces which is conducted in a selected country...

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Jagath Jayasuriya was accorded a Guard of Honour during his first Official visit to Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 07th July 2013.

The Chief of Defence Staff, was received upon arrival,  by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama and was afforded a Guard of Honour which was conferred by the Colour Squadr...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama, awarded prizes to the winners of the Flight Safety Poster Competition 2013 this afternoon (7 August 2013) at Air Force Headquarters. The 1st Prize of 10,000 rupees was won by Corporal Thilaka RGA, whilst the second prize of 7.500 rupees was won by Sergeant Gunawardana DCM and the third prize of 5,000 rupees was won by Corporal&...

The SLAF Station Mullaittivu celebrated its 2nd anniversary on 03 August 2013. SLAF Station Mullaittivu was established as a detachment on 26 June 2009 and was declared open as a Station on 03rd August 2011. To mark the formation day 37 Regiment Wing organized a lunch for the villagers of Ponnagar, Mullaittive.Later a cricket tournament was conducted with the participation of all ranks o...

The ninth session of the workshop series of “Aviation Fundamental for Beginners” was successfully conducted at SLAF museum from 3rd to 5th August 2013. Total number of 59 enthusiastic kids from various schools of the Island was participated for the workshop. The kids were given the opportunity to participate for the lectures, demonstrations, experimental sessions and practical experi...

A workshop for Pre-school teachers of the Sri Lanka Air Force was conducted by the Directorate of Welfare in collaboration with the Seva Vanitha Unit from 0800hrs to 1800hrs today (4th August 2013) at AFHQ old conference hall.The objectives of the workshop were to upgrade and share knowledge of all teachers concerning new trends in early childhood development and to conduct a discussion ...

The South African cricket team and the Sri Lankan National cricket team flew from Ratmalana to Mattala in a MA 60 aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force Helitours this morning (3rd August 2013) for the second Twenty 20 International to be played at the Sooriyawewa Mahinda Rajapaksha Stadium on 4th August 2013. VideosImages...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Diyatalawa emerged overall Men’s Champions with 25 points and was awarded the Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama Challenging Trophy in the Annual Road Race 2013 whilst SLAF Base Anuradhapura (Point 15) and SLAF Station Palaly (Point 10) secured the second and third places respectively this morning (3rd August 2013) Over 450 participants inclusive of Officers, A...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala and SLAF Unit Mirigama on 02nd August 2013. The Commanding Officer SLAF TTS Ekala, Group Captain P Ranasinghe received the Commander and was afforded a street lining which was commanded by Flying Officer NK Thilakarathne. The Commander awarded commendations...

The Chairperson of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa officially handed over the first prize, a house worth twenty Million rupees to the winner of 'Ranaviru Real Star Mission III, Sergeant Thushani Perera of the Sri Lanka Air Force at a function held at Hokandara today (2nd August 2013). Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa was warmly welcomed by Thushani Perera and her family...

The Inter Unit Karate Championship – 2013 took place today (01st Aug 2013) at the SLAF Sports Complex, Thummulla.Nineteen teams representing all Air Force Establishments island wide participated in the Championship where No. 26 Regiment Wing SLAF Base Katunayake became the overall Champions while SLAF Station Colombo was adjudged as the runners up.Group Captain MDJ Wasage Chairman SLAF...

The Badge Awarding Parade of No. 25 Officers No. 40 Airmen and No.16 Navy Basic EOD Course was held at SLAF Station Palavi on 30th July 2013. A total of forty personnel which comprised four SLAF, two Naval Officers and thirty Airmen, four Sailors from the Sri Lanka Navy took part in this course which was conducted for a period of over five months.The Explosive Ordnance Disposal School wh...

The Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) of the Sri Lanka Air Force declared open two computer labs in the newly renovated buildings at Awwenagar Tamil Vidyalaya and Morawewa Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya on 29th July 2013.This project was initiated by the SVU after a long outstanding and urgent necessity was identified at these two underprivileged schools in Morawewa. The construction pr...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Pre-School Colombo, held its annual sports meet on 30th July 2013 at the Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo.Hoisting of the National Flag was followed by the lighting of symbolic Olympic torch started the proceedings for the day. A lot of children’s games and fun activities were organized to give them a day full of enjoyment. The Kids’ Band display and D...

Sri Lanka Air Force Judokas, part of the Sri Lankan National Judo contingent, bagged two Bronze medals at the Thailand International Judo North Bangkok University Championship 2013 which concluded on Sunday (28th July 2013) in Bangkok, Thailand.Leading Aircraftman Jayawardane TGR succeeded in winning one Bronze medal in the under 60Kg weight category whilst Leading Aircraftman Wickramage...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abewickrama has approved the double promotion of Leading Aircraftwoman Thushani Perera, SLAF’s singing sensation to the rank of Sergeant with effect from 29th July 2013. As the only female participants in the Grand Finale Sgt Thushani Perera won the trophy for the first place facing stiff competition from the other four competitors from...

The Ramadan Ifthar Programme to mark the breaking of fast at the mid fasting season was held at the cafeteria of SLAF Base Katunayake recently. This special religious activity was organized to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and to enhance the religious solidarity among the members of the Air Force.Ifthar or Iftharee, refers to the evening meal for breaking the daily fast...

The Grand Finale of the Ranaviru Real Star Competition concluded last night at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium with Leading Aircraftwoman Thushani Perera of the Sri Lanka Air Force winning the competition.  "Ranaviru Real Star" is a brain child of Secretary Defence and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa which aims at bringing out the hidden talents of war heroes of the three fo...