The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana made his first official call on the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa this afternoon (9 November 2020) at the Prime Minister’s Office.This visit signifies the Commander’s first official meeting with the Hon. Prime Minister since assuming duties as the 18th Commander...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana made his first visit to the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters this morning (09 November 2020) where he called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne.The Commander was received with a Ceremonial Guard of Honour at Naval Headquarters. Thereafter, the visiting Air Chief was introduced to members of the Board...

45 civilians who were quarantined at the SLAF Quarantine Centre located in Vanni were released yesterday (8th November 2020). This Quarantine Centre operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force was established in order to support the government’s efforts in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka.These civilians were passengers who had repatriated to the island from South Korea. The ent...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, paid homage to the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura this morning (8th November 2020) seeking blessings on his new appointment as the 18th Commander. The Commander also called on the Atamasthanadhipathi and Chief Sanghanayaka North Central Province, Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Sirinivasa Nayaka Thero.The Commande...

Under the guidance of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana a Special Donation was conducted today (7th November 2020) at the Rifle Green Grounds in Colombo. The aim of the program was to distribute fresh vegetable packs to family members of those of the Sri Lanka Air Force who made the supreme sacrifice, residing within the western province.The packs wer...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, paid homage to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy this morning (7th November 2020) seeking blessings on his new appointment as the 18th Commander. On behalf of the Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Tooth, Mr. Mahendra Ratwatte, the Basnayake Nilame of Sri Maha Vishnu Devalaya of Kandy received the Commander on hi...

The newly appointed Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana made his maiden official call on the Marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force Roshan Goonetileke this morning (6 November 2020) at the Office of the Governor of the Western Province in Battaramulla. This is the first occasion that an Air Force Commander has made an official call on the Marshal of the Sri Lanka Air...

The SLAF Regiment Training School in Vanni celebrated its 8th anniversary yesterday (5 November 2020) under the leadership of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Indrajith Weerasooriya.The celebration was commenced with a Commemoration Ceremony at the War Heroes’ Monument of the Station to pay tribute to All Officers and Airmen who made the supreme sacrifice in order to protect our m...

The newly appointed Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana made his first official call on the Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva this morning (5 November 2020) at Army Headquarters.In accordance with Army traditions on arrival at the Army Headquarters, Air Marshal Pathirana inspected the Guard Turn Out and re...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana made his first official call on the Secretary of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne this evening (4 November 2020) at the Ministry of Defence premises.This visit signifies the Commander’s first official meeting with Major General (Retd) Gunaratne since assuming duties as the 18th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana made his first official call on the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning (4 November 2020) at the Presidential Secretariat.This visit signifies the Commander’s first official meeting with His Excellency th...

Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana assumed duties as the 18th Commander of the Sir Lanka Air Force this morning (3 November 2020) at AFHQ. After being promoted to the three star rank of Air Marshal by the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces with effect from yesterday (02...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted Air Vice Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana to the three star rank of Air Marshal with effect from today (2 November 2020) and appointed him as the 18th Commander of the Air Force.Born on 30th December 1965, Air Marshal Su...

The 17th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sumangala Dias ceremonially handed over command of the Sri Lanka Air Force to Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, this morning (2nd November 2020) at AFHQ.The outgoing Commander was accorded a Guard of Honour by the Colour Wing of the SLAF. After which the outgoing Commander addressed the entire Air Force for the very last ti...

The newly constructed Pre-School at SLAF Station Weerawila was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sumangala Dias yesterday (1 November 2020).The Pre-School facility consists of two class rooms, an office room, sick room and a well-equipped outdoor playing area.The project was completed within a very limited time period under the supervision of the Chairper...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sumangala Dias, completed formal farewell visits to the Air Force Academy and all Air Bases on 30 and 31 October 2020. On the 30th of October 2020 he visited SLAF Base Ratmalana and Katunayake and on the 31st of October 2020 visits were made to the Air Force Academy China Bay and SLAF Bases Anuradhapura, Vavuniya and Hingurakgoda...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has promoted Air Marshal Sumangala Dias to the four star rank of Air Chief Marshal with effect from tomorrow (1 November 2020).Air Chief Marshal Dias took over as the 17th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force on 29 May 2019 and i...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, made a farewell call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Naval Headquarters this afternoon. (29 October 2020). Air Marshal Dias was accorded with a Guard of Honour on arrival at Naval Headquarters. After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Dias conveyed his gratitude for the support extend...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, made a farewell call on the Prime Minister, Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Prime Minister’s Office this morning. (29 October 2020). After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Dias conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the Prime Minister with a memento to mark the occasion. The P...

The outgoing Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, made a farewell call on the Secretary of Defence, Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne at the Ministry premises this morning. (29 October 2020). After a brief discussion, Air Marshal Dias conveyed his gratitude for the guidance and support during his tenure and presented the Secretary of Defence with a memento to mark t...

The houses constructed by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit were handed over at Badulla, Nakiyadeniya (Galle) and Akkurassa on 29 October 2020. The house built at Badulla was handed over to Leading Air Craftsman Sampath Kumara HMP (Disable). The House Warming Ceremony was held under the participation of the Commanding Officer No 30 Regiment Wing at Diyatalawa, Wing Commander MGWR...