Air Force News
11:59am on Tuesday 11th October 2016
The 4th flight safety workshop with the participation of 50 Non Commissioned Officers was successfully completed on 7th October 2016 at the NCO Management School, Sri Lanka Air Force Academy Chinabay.  This was the the second and final workshop for NCOs for the year 2016.The flight safety workshop was organized by Command Flight Safety Inspectorate of the SLAF to inculcate safety aw...
11:28am on Monday 10th October 2016
A Delegation of Chinese Military Officials of the National Defence University of the People’s Republic of China headed by Air Chief Marshal Liu Yazhou called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, this morning (10th October 2016).Mementos were exchanged between Air Chief Marshal Liu Yazhou and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force to mark this memorable oc...
3:56pm on Friday 7th October 2016
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the AOCs inspection at SLAF Station Weerawila today (07 October 2016). The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was received by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander ADM Koralage and accorded a guard of honour.The Commander awarded Commendations to Mr PG Ajith Priyantha (Labourer) in recognition of his outsta...
8:24am on Friday 7th October 2016
Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School became men’s champions and Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo emerged Women’s champions at the Inter Unit Karate Championship 2016 concluded on 06 October 2016  at the AFHMC, Thummulla.SLAF Station Colombo became Men's runners up and SLAF Academy China Bay became women's runners up at the Championship.Director Logistics of SLAF Air Comm...
4:41pm on Thursday 6th October 2016
The 16th house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to SLAF Athlete Corporal  Nimali Liyanarachchi today (06 October 2016) at Rukmalgama, Kottawa.The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal KFR Fernando.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva...
9:04am on Wednesday 5th October 2016
SLAF Base Katunayake Regiment wing and SLAF Trade Training School  Ekala emerged as  men’s and women’s Champions respectively at the Inter Unit Tug of War Championships 2016 held at SLAF Base Katunayake on 04 October 2016.SLAF Station BIA men’s and women’s teams competed in the finals but ended up runners up in both categories.The Director Health Services Air Commodore ...
4:08pm on Tuesday 4th October 2016
The High Commissioner for Australia in Sri Lanka, His Excellency Bryce Hutchesson called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (04 October  2016).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....
3:48pm on Tuesday 4th October 2016
The Pre School at SLAF Station Colombo celebrated World Children’s Day on 04 October 2016. The occasion was graced by Mrs Nishamani Gunaratne, who, together with the Spouses of the members of the Air Force Board of Management, distributed gift packs which included essential items needed by the children. Director Welfare Air Vice Marshal KFR Fernando , Commanding Officer of SLAF Station...
12:54pm on Monday 3rd October 2016
Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Regional Development, Hon. Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, at the ministry premises today ( 03 October 2016).The occasion being the Commander’s first official call on the Hon. Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka upon assuming command of the Sri Lanka Air Force as its 16th Commander, mementoes were...
11:38am on Monday 3rd October 2016
The certificate awarding ceremony of No. 67th Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held at Astra Multifunctional Hall of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 30 September 2016. Command Recruiting Officer, Air Commodore DJC Weerakoon graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest and the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay Air Cdre PDKT Jayasinghe also wi...
9:55am on Sunday 2nd October 2016
In commemoration of World Children’s Day, a special programme for children was held on 01 October 2016 at the Air Force Museum at Ratmalana, under the distinguished patronage of Commander of the Air Force, Air marshal Kapila Jayampathy and the Chairperson of the  SLAF SVU Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy.More than 250 children attended this event organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit. A nu...
7:06pm on Friday 30th September 2016
Sri Lanka Air Force Fire Fighters carried out a Fire Evacuation drill at Lanka Hospitals today (30 September 2016). During the demonstration the SLAF firemen demonstrated several rescue tactics such as Aerial rope rescue and operating and using of ‘Jumping Sheet’ which was placed on the ground. 37 SLAF personnel participated in the Fire Evacuation Drill.  Squadron Leader He...
6:05pm on Friday 30th September 2016
A fully fledged outlet of “The Clippers” was declared open by the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy at SLAF TTS Ekala this morning (30 September 2016). This Salon is intended to provide beauty culture services to the ladies of SLAF TTS Ekala. The Commanding Officer SLAF TTS Ekala, Group Captain MJR Perera, Officers and Other Ranks together with mem...
12:53pm on Friday 30th September 2016
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (30 September  2016).The Chief of Defence Staff was received upon arrival by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and was accorded a street lining  by the SLA...
11:35am on Friday 30th September 2016
Nalanda College  Colombo paid its highest tribute to the newly appointed Air Force Commander,  its alumni Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, at college premises today (30 September 2016) at a special assembly, in keeping with Nalanda College tradition of recognizing those who have achieved the highest degree of recognition and achievement in society.The ceremony showcased an impres...
7:21pm on Thursday 29th September 2016
Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo won the Championship whilst SLAF Station Vanni became runner up at the Inter Unit Badminton Championship 2016 which was concluded on 29th Sep 2016. The Championship was held at the Indoor Stadium of the SLAF Health Management Centre (HMC) Thummulla from 26th to 29th Sep 2016 a large number of participants representing all SLAF establishments.Squadron L...
6:16pm on Thursday 29th September 2016
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, paid homage to the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura on 29 September 2016 seeking blessings on his new appointment.The Commander also worshiped Ruwanweli Seya and called on the Chief Incumbent of Ruwanweli Maha Seya Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Nayaka Thero.Air Marshal Jayampathy was accompanied by his family members and...
1:55pm on Thursday 29th September 2016
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, paid homage to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy on 29th September 2016 seeking blessings on his new appointment. Prior to his visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, he called on the Chief Incumbent of the Asgiriya Chapter, Most Venerable Warakagoda Gnanarathana Thero. Afterwards, he called on Chief Incumbent of th...
10:26am on Wednesday 28th September 2016
Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister, Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe, at Temple Trees today ( 28 September 2016).The occasion being the Commander’s first official call on the Prime Minister upon assuming command of the Sri Lanka Air Force as its 16th Commander, mementoes were exchanged between the Prime Minister and the Comman...
10:25am on Wednesday 28th September 2016
Fifteen SLAF Taekwondo players including two officials participated at the 10th CK Classic International Open Taekwondo Championship 2016, in Malaysia. This is the first instant that a SLAF Taekwondo team participated at an international event since Taekwondo was established in the SLAF in 2011. The championship was held from 23 Sep 16 to 25 Sep 16, at Stadium Badminton Cheras, Kuala Lum...
5:13pm on Tuesday 27th September 2016
The High Commissioner of Canada in Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Shelley Whiting called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (27 September  2016).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....
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