The Bell 212 SUH 537 gallantly logged 10,000 flying hours on 28 Oct 2023. This exceptionally versatile flying machine initially crafted in August 1982 earned its rightful place in the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in 1985. It commenced its service with a modest eighty-two flying hours under the banner of the No 4 Helicopter Squadron. In 1994, a significant transition took place when SUH 537...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa was invited to conduct a Guest Lecture on "Sri Lanka Air Force Concerns on National Security" for the officers of Tri-Services and Police of Course No. 02 at National Defence College today (30 October 2023).The Commandant of the National Defence College, Major General Sujeewa Senarath Yapa received the Commander on his arrival a...

The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links hosted the second edition of Eagles’ Monsoon Cup  Golf Tournament, which was concluded yesterday (29 October 2023) in the picturesque settings of China Bay, close to the harbour city of Trincomalee. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa graced the tournament as the Chief Guest. The tournament was powered by...

The "Aircrew Water and Jungle Survival Training Course No. 02-2023" was successfully conducted at SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa and SLAF Station Ampara from 16th to 28th October 2023, with the participation of 18 aircrew members, including 06 Pilots, 02 Flight Engineers, 01 U/T Flight Engineer, 02 Loadmasters, 05 Air Gunners and 02 Cabin crew. Furthermore, one foreign ...

A house constructed by SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, under special full house category was handed over to Sergeant Niroshana GS yesterday (28 October 2023). and the house warming ceremony was held at No. 10/39, Weheregama, Central Camp, Ampara. The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit funded this proj...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksha Conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Piduruthalagala yesterday (27th October 2023).Commanding Officer Group Captain Thushara Bandara received the Commander on his arrival and a Street Lining was accorded to the Commander. The Commander inspected all areas of the Station including No 07 Air...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksha, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection at Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa yesterday 27th October 2023.At the entrance to the School, the Commander of the Air Force was received with a horse cavalcade representing the historical links of ‘Stable Hill camp’. The Commander reviewed the Commander�...

SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 45th anniversary yesterday (27 October 2023) by giving prominence to social and recreational activities under the guidance of the Base Commander, Group Captain PN Gunthilake together with all Officers, other ranks and the civil staff.The day's proceedings followed with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Base Commander. In remarks, th...

Air Vice Marshal  OANS Fernando RSP, USP, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MDS, MHRM, BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, ndc, psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force, today (27 October 2023), after completing more than 34 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Director General Welfare, at Air Force Headquarters Colombo.Air Vice Marshal Fernando ...

The ‘Guwan Mithudam’ CSR project was successfully concluded today (27 October 2023) at Nalanda Vidyalaya by SLAF Academy China Bay. This project was initiated under the guidance of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa. The project was set in motion to fully renovate the science laboratory of the school in order to create a conducive setting and facilitate t...

The Sri Lanka Air Force has launched a fire operation to douse the fire that broke out in in a clothing store situated on 2nd Cross Street in Pettah, Colombo today morning (27 October 2023). In response to this emergency, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) swiftly initiated a coordinated effort with the Colombo Fire Brigade to douse the fire and conduct successful rescue operations.In additi...

The change of command of SLAF Station Colombo was held today (25 October 2023) at the Station premises. The handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the Station where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore PSN Fernando RSP, MDS, MA (Sec Stu - USA), psc handed over the command to Air Commodore C Wickramaratne RWP, USP, MDS, MA (Sec Stu-USA), ndc (Pak), psc.The outgoing Co...

The Directorate of Health Services successfully conducted a simulation exercise of an Aeromedical evacuation of a critically ill patient in collaboration with the Trauma secretariat of the National Hospital Sri Lanka on 24 October 2023 at SLAF Base Ratmalana. This simulation exercise was an extended learning exposition to the lecture series conducted for the Consultants and Medical offic...

The Fire and Rescue service of Sri Lanka Air Force has conducted a fire and rescue drill at the Lanka Hospitals Corporation Narahenpita, Colombo 05 today (24 October 2023.)A total of 33 SLAF Firefighters have participated in the firefighting and rescue exercise with the supervision of SLAF Chief Fire Officer Group Captain WKASW Vithana. The exercise commander was Squadron Leader KJM Rana...

The Director National Cadet Corp, Brigadier GS Fonseka called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters today (24 October 2023). After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the Commandant exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The newly established automated Rice Mill at Sri Lanka Air Force Morawewa commenced its operational activities  today (24 October 2023). Installation of this new Rice Mill was done under the guidance and the assistance of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa.The initial operations were inspected by the Commandant Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China bay, Air Commo...

The Directorate of Health Services has commenced the Diploma in Physiotherapy programme for nursing assistants of tri-services in Sri Lanka. The inauguration ceremony was held at the auditorium of SLAF Base Hospital Katunayake yesterday (23 October 2023). The opening ceremony of the programme was graced by Director General Health Services AVM (Dr) Lalith Jayaweera, Director Special Train...

The Sri Lanka Air Force held its Annual Religious Ceremony and Almsgiving at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth on the evening of 22 October and today, (23 October, 2023) with the graceful presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa. The primary purpose of this event was to invoke blessings for the dedicated personnel of the Sri Lanka Air Force, both past and pres...

The second day's opening ceremony of "Techno 2023" commenced under the graceful presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa today (21 October 2023) as the chief guest. This National Engineering and Technology Exhibition, which commenced on the 20th of October 2023, promises to be a dynamic event running through the 23rd of October 2023 at the Bandara...

Air Vice Marshal Nishantha Thilakasinghe was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force with effect from 20 October 2023. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Nishantha Thilakasinghe at the Air Force Headquarters and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed Deputy Chi...

Air Vice Marshal  Ranjith Senanayake RWP, RSP, USP, MSc (Sec & Strat Std) bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (20 October 2023), after completing more than 35 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff, at Air Force Headquarters Colombo.Air Vice Marshal Senanayake made an official farewell call...