The outgoing Base Commander of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, Air Commodore V B Edirisinghe WWV, RWP, RSP and three Bars, psc, qhi handed over duties to Group Captain N H D N Dias WWV and Bar, RSP and Bar, USP, MDS, Pg Dip (IR), psc, qhi., at the traditional Change of Command Parade yesterday, (19 Aug 2019)Air Commodore Edirisinghe took over command of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda on 3rd January 2017...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, conferred Weerodhara Vibushanaya (WV) medals on two Airmen at a colourful ceremony held at the President Secretariat today (19 August 2019).  The two Airmen who received the Weerodhara Vibushanaya today were Late Warrant Officer YMS Yap...

SLAF athletes bagged 6 Gold, 4 Silver and 7 Bronze medals at the 97th National Athletic Championship 2019 which was concluded yesterday (18th August 2019) at the Sugathadasa Stadium.Corporal Nimali WKLA was able to set a new Sri Lanka  Record in the Women's 1500 Meter event finishing with a timing of 4: 15: 88 minutes while Corporal Sadaruwan MHI was able to set a new Meet Record (5...

Air Commodore RP Liyanagamage, WWV, RWP, USP, MSc (Strat Stu-Pak), MDS, fawc (Pak), psc took over duties as the Base Commander of SLAF Base Anuradhapura on 16th August 2019.Air Commodore Liyanagamage previously held the appointment of Defence Attaché to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia. He is a decorated and veteran helicopter pilot with experience on Mi 17, Bell 206 Jet Ranger, Bell ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo emerged Men’s and Women’s Champions at the Inter Unit Carrom Championship 2019 which was concluded yesterday (16th August 2019) at the SLAF Health Management Centre (HMC) in Colombo.Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay became the Men’s and Women’s Runners Up. Leading Aircraftsman Kularathna RMH of SLAF Academy China Bay and Sergeant Aththanago...

Under the guidance of the Chairperson, the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) organized a motivation programme for students who are siting for GCE O/L examination in year 2019/2020 in liaison with the Commanding Officer of SLAF TTS Ekala. The programme was conducted by Mr. Sanath Gamage yesterday (16th August 2019) at the Main Auditorium of SLAF TTS Ekala.Mrs. Prabavi Dias, the Chairperson of ...

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Catering Assistants Advanced and Ground Stewards Advanced Course, Catering Assistants Basic Course and the NVQ Certificate awarding for the trainees who have earned their NVQ qualifications was held at the Hospitality Management School, Sri Lanka Air Force Station, Sigiriya yesterday (16 August 2019). The Commanding Officer of No 2 Leisure &...

The Aero engineering Support Wing (ASW) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana celebrated its 10th Anniversary on the 15th of August 2019 under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Group Captain S Witharana.The traditional working parade was conducted and reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain S Witharana. Thereafter, the festivities began with a cricket tournament at Ratmala...

The 7th annual memorial General Deshamanya Denis Perera oration organized by the Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO), was delivered by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias at the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Yesterday(11th August 2019). Air Marshal Dias delivered the memorial oration under the theme of “The Role of Defence Establishment in ...

In a groundbreaking new undertaking, the Sri Lanka Air Force, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation, under the Ministry of Plantation Industries, ventured into Cashew production in SLAF establishments, with the intention of increasing the production of this lucrative cash crop, enhance local consumption and promote more exports.The program was started off this morning un...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias conducted the Commander's Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Katukurunda today (9th August 2019). Commanding Officer of the Station, Group Captain Mohan Balasooriya received the Commander on his arrival where a Street Line was accorded. During the course of the inspection the Commander visited all areas of the Station. A C...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias conducted the Commander's Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Koggala  today (9th August 2019). The Commander was welcomed by the Acting Commanding Officer, Wg Cdr NV Sarath and was accorded a Street Line.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited all areas of the Station including the Station Headquart...

Sri Lanka Air Force women’s “A” Team became champions in the recently concluded Division I Cricket Tournament. SLAF A Team convincingly defeated all the leading Clubs in the 50 overs encounters and the last match was tied with the Army “B” team due to prevailing weather conditions. The players performed exceptionally well both in batting and bowling departments.  Leading A...

The Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo organized a lecture on “Sri Lankan Food Culture that is Healthy and Tasty” by renowned Chef, Dr. Pabilis Silva yesterday (7th August 2019) at the Air Force Married Quarters Complex, Guwanpura.This event was organized under the guidance of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardana and t...

The Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka His Excellency, Mr. Hanspeter Mock called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (7th August 2019) at Air Force Headquarters.A cordial discussion was held between the Commander and visiting Ambassador on matters of bilateral importance after which official plaques were exchanged to mark the occasion....

The Annual Islamic Religious Ceremony of the SLAF was held at the Kollupitiya Jummah Mosque this morning (7th August 2019). The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias graced the event as the Chief Guest.The officiating Mowlavi invoked blessings and prayed to almighty Allah on behalf of the souls of all the brave men and women of the Sri Lanka Air Force who made ...

At present, the SLAF Hospital in Colombo performs 20 to 30 minor and intermediate surgeries weekly.  The SLAF Hospital marked yet another milestone yesterday when the second major surgery was successfully completed and the ICU undertook the management of the patient, post op.  This marks a significant turning point in the development of the Directorate of Health Services of the...

The Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Lanka Air Force organized a visit to Ward No. 3 of the National Institute of Mental Health at Mulleriyawa today (6th August 2019). This visit was organized under the guidance of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias. Spouses of members of the Air Force Board of Management, spouses of senior Officers, Senior Officers and the staf...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mullaitivu celebrated its 8th Anniversary on 3rd August 19. In line with the anniversary celebrations, under the guidance of Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Janaka Kotinkaduwa, a Shramadana campaign was conducted at the Ladani Children’s Home, Mullaitivu on 2nd August 19 which was  followed by a Lunch and  Stationery Donation for the chil...

Leading Aircraftman Madura Peiris has secured 1st place standard 125cc event at the Commando Challenge Super Cross 2019 held on 04 August 2019 at Kuda – oya. Madura Peiris was inducted to SLAF Motor Racing team in year 2012 and was the only rider represented SLAF in Motor Racing arena. With the formulation of the SLAF team with 12 players in 2014 he became the Leader of the team. He ha...

The Passing Out Parade of the No 5 contingent of the Aviation Unit under the United Nations helicopter deployment in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was held today (05 August 2019) at SLAF Base Katunayake.This Heli-deployment comprises 18 Officers and 92 Airmen and is scheduled to proceed to Central Africa during the month September 2019.Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sumangal...