Commander’s Cup Inter Command Eleven a Side Soft Ball Cricket Tournament-2023 concluded yesterday (27 June 2023) at the Sports Ground SLAF Base Katunayake. The tournament conducted from 20 June 2023 to 27 June 2023 with the participation of all SLAF establishments representing three Air Commanders in great enthusiasm and team spirit.  This tournament had been administered as per t...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Naval Headquarters today (27 June 2023).Air Marshal Pathirana was accorded with a Guard of Honour on arrival at Naval Headquarters. After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Pathirana conveyed his gratitude for the support extended...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the State Minister of Defence, Hon. Pramitha Bandara Thennakoon at the State Minister’s Office today. (26 June 2023). After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Pathirana conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the State Minister with a memento to ma...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, made a farewell call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage at the Army Headquarters today (26 June 2023).Air Marshal Pathirana was accorded with a Guard of Honour on arrival at Army Headquarters. After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Pathirana conveyed his gratitude for the support extend...

Construction on the new entrance bridge for the Ruhunu Maha Katharagama Dewalaya project began on 16 February 2023, following the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. The Commander conducted a site visit yesterday (25 June 2023) to assess the ongoing advancement of this esteemed project. The primary objective behind the construction of this brid...

The Sri Lanka Air Force actively participated in the "National Industry Exhibition - 2023" under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana which was held at the BMICH premises from 22 to 25 June 2023. The exhibition was organized by the Industrial Development Board with the objective of promoting and developing the industrial sector in Sri Lanka.Dur...

The SLAF Men’s Hockey Team emerged victorious with the triumph over the SL Army Men’s Hockey Team and the SLAF Women's Hockey Team emerged as runners-up during the finals in the 12th Defence Services Hockey Championship - 2023 yesterday (23 June 2023) at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala.The grand finale and the awards ceremony were held with the graceful presence of the Director Gene...

The Inter-Unit Handball Championship 2023 was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Health Management Centre, Colombo, yesterday (23 June 2023). The tournament was organized in two categories and seven Women’s teams and twelve Men’s teams competed for the championships.In the Women’s category, SLAF Trade Training School Ekala emerged as Champions and SLAF Academy China Bay secured the ru...

The Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Wing of SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 21st anniversary on 22 June 2023.The Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Wing was established to undertake all kinds of electrical and mechanical installation tasks, repairing and maintaining Generators, Air Conditioner Plants, Cold Rooms and other plants and machinery at SLAF establishments.The day's...

Under the guidance of the Commanding Officer SLAF Trade Training School Ekala, Air Commodore Prasanka Martino, the Seva Vanitha Unit in the Trade Training School launched a commendable community service project at the Cardio-thoracic Unit (Ward 25/26) of the National Hospital in Colombo. The project, which spanned over four days, from  19 June to  22 June 2023 was aimed at upgr...

The 'Inter Unit Drill, Band and Inter School Cadets’ Western Band Competition 2023' concluded on a high note today (21 June 2023) at the Parade Square of SLAF Base Katunayake. This significant event, taking place after a four-year hiatus, was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, who attended as the Chief Guest.A total of 23 teams r...

The newly established Surface Treatment Plant at SLAF Station Palavi was declared opened by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana yesterday (20 June 2023), marks a significant milestone in the enhancement of the engineering capabilities of the SLAF. The establishment of the Aircraft Overhaul Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake in 2015 was undertaken with the intention...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, officiated the opening ceremony of the newly constructed Welfare Canteen, known as "Cafeteria," at SLAF Station Palavi yesterday (20 June 2023). This remarkable facility was meticulously designed and constructed by the proficient Civil Engineering Staff at SLAF Station Palavi, who successfully completed the project within ...

The Air Field Construction Wing is established for the purpose of centrally coordinating and maintaining all operational platforms (runways) to facilitate the decentralized operation of multifaceted SLAF Aircraft and the operational surfaces for optimal operational efficiency at all times, as planned by Air Force Headquarters. Presently, this Wing consists of 12 Civil Engineering Branch ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, in the capacity of President Air Force Sports Council (AFSC) and President Defence Services Sports Board (DSSB), graced the special felicitation ceremony that was held this morning (20 June 2023) at Air Force Headquarters. SLAF Sportsmen in the disciplines of Rugby, Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, Carrom, Beach Volleyball, Squash...

The "Guwan Manudam" Housing Project, initiated by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, aims to enhance the quality of life for the beneficiaries of service members who passed away after 2009. As part of this endeavor, a house has been constructed and completed for the late Corporal Jinadasa BKCP, who unfortunately passed away on 21 April 2010. The ceremony was held yesterday (19 June 2023) at Mor...

The newly constructed "Lecture Hall" at the Hospitality Management School, SLAF Station Sigiriya, was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, on a virtual platform today (19 June 2023). The lecture hall comprises smart and advanced technical equipment with air-conditioned facilities, which will be immensely beneficial for the trainees ...

Eight (08) newly enlisted Student Officers into the 77th Intake of Direct Entry Officers were administered their oaths today (19 June 2023) at Air Force Headquarters in the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. This was done prior to the departure for their basic training at Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa.The Commander congr...

The SLAF processed the acquisition of two state-of-the-art Y-12IV aircraft, which were manufactured by Harbin Aviation Industry Co. Ltd. in China. This procurement was made possible through a contract signed on 16 December 2019 between the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence on behalf of the Sri Lankan Government and the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation.The...

The Annual All Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony was held at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala yesterday (16 June 2023) under the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, in line with the SLAF’s War Heroes Commemoration 2023. This meritorious event was organized under the supervision of Director General Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Suharshie Fernando and...

The SLAF’s Fallen War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2023 was held today (16 June 2023) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, at the Sri Lanka Air Force War Heroes Monument, SLAF Trade Training School Ekala.This is one of the premier events in SLAF’s calendar that has been planned annually and this year’s event was organized under t...