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...

The Inter Unit Practical Rifle Meet 2023 was conducted from 12 to 15 June 2023 and the awarding ceremony was taken place at the SLAF Firing Range at Station Ampara, with the graceful presence of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal RS Biyanwila.SLAF Station Morawewa clinched the Championship in the Men’s category, while the SLAF Station Ampara secured the Championship in the Wom...

The Change of Command at Aeronautical Engineering Support Wing, SLAF Base Ratmalana, was held yesterday (15 June 2023) and the traditional handing over/taking over parade took place at the Base Parade Square. The Acting Commanding Officer, Group Captain DGTS Edirisinghe usp,Msc (Def & Strat stu, psc handed over the command to Group Captain BKDM Sumanasekara usp, AMITD (SL), psc. ...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of No 20th Basic Air Load Master Course took place at No. 01 Supply and Maintenance Depot, SLAF Base Katunayake yesterday (15 June 2023). The event was graced by Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal RN Thilakasinghe, as the Chief Guest.The ceremony recognized the achievements of 15 trainees, comprising 10 officers and 5 other ranks, who were awar...

The 56th phase of the 'Guwan Mithudam' project was successfully concluded yesterday (15 June 2023) at Wathawana Primary School, Imaduwa, by SLAF Station Koggala, under the guidance of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.Approximately 126 students are educated at this school, where a drinking water system is installed in view of addressing the much-felt ...

The Civil Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake, celebrated its 20th anniversary yesterday (13 June 2023). This formation was established to undertake all major construction and rehabilitation projects at the Sri Lanka Air Force and the State Sector as directed by the Air Force Headquarters. At present, the Civil Engineering Wing consists of more than 1400 Civil Engineering Officers a...

The Culinary Art & Food Expo 2023, jointly organized by the Chef's Guild of Sri Lanka and the World Association of Chefs Societies, was held from the 9th to the 11th of June 2023 at the BMICH. This biannual event stands as Sri Lanka's most prominent platform for Food and Hospitality, attracting approximately 1000 chefs who compete for gold, silver and bronze medals. Through this even...

The 12th Defence Services Swimming and Water Polo Championship 2023 was successfully conducted at Aquatic Sports Complex, Sir Lanka Navy Welisara from 05th to 09th June 2023. Lady Officer Cadet Savindi raised the SLAF flag flying highly by winning five gold medals in individual swimming events embedding her name in the history of the Defence Services Games. The SLAF Women’s Water ...