No 2 Mechanical Transport Repair and Overhaul Wing SLAF Vavuniya proudly celebrated their 2nd Anniversary on 28th April 2016.The enormous efforts of the Commanding Officer, Officers, Airmen and the Civilian Staff to elevate the Wing into a fully fledge Overhaul Facility has become a reality and being enjoyed by the peripheral SLAF formations.The celebrations started with reli...

The No 03 Administration and Management Development Module for Base Commanders and Commanding Officers was commenced on 25th April 2016 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and was concluded on 27th April 2016.The aim of this training module was to develop administrative and Management performance capabilities of Base Commanders and Commanding Officers in the Sri Lanka Ai...

Air Force Women's Kabaddi team represented Sri Lanka in the KL International Inter-City Kabaddi Championship 2016, Malaysia returned after a successful tour on 26th April 2016.Air Force Women's Kabaddi  team performed extremely well at the Championship and bagged  the Gold  Medal beating Malaysia women's team  by 32-18.The team comprises of following offic...

A 20-member delegation from the Pakistan National Defence College (NDC) headed by Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmed visited SLAF Academy China Bay on 27 April 2016 as part of their study tour in Sri Lanka.NDC delegation currently on their Overseas Study Tour in Sri Lanka comprises of senior Officers from the Pakistan Army, Navy, Air Force, foreign students from Turkey, Iran, Nigeria, Sudan ...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to 21642 Sgt Prasad GHC today (28 April 2016) at Kahagolla, Diyathalawa.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 Vanitha Unit and construction ...

Ground Defence and Air Base Defence Proficiency Course for the fourth (4th) batch of Bangladesh Air Force Officers and Airmen was convened at the Combat Training School Diyatalawa from 23 Feb to 27 Apr 2016. The closing address was held under the patronage of the Commanding Officer Air Commodore CB Labrooy on 27th April 2016.Four (04) Officers and six (06) Airmen completed their tra...

Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Catering Assistants’ Basic Course 02/2015 was held at the Hospitality Management School, Sri Lanka Air Force Station, Sigiriya on the 26 April 2016. Trainees have completed their five month basic training course and were trained on Kitchen Arrangements, Menu Planning, Eastern & Western Cookery, Preparation of Desserts, Preparation of Sau...

A 20-member delegation from the Pakistan National Defence College (NDC) headed by Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmed Butt paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters this morning (26 April 2016). NDC delegation currently on their Overseas Study Tour in Sri Lanka comprises of senior Officers from the Pakistan Army, Navy, Air Force, foreign students from Turkey, Iran, Nigeria, Su...

The No. 51 Junior Command and Staff Course commenced on 25th April 2016 at the Junior Command and Staff College, Sri Lanka Air Force Academy, China Bay. The Opening Address was conducted by the Commandant,  Air Commodore PDKT Jayasinghe and the Commanding Officer, Group Captain AJ Amerasinghe.The Junior Command and Staff College was established in 1999 with the aim of developing the...

Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala took part in the Dawn Service of the “ANZAC Day” commemoration held at the Great War Cross of Sacrifice in Borella Cemetery yesterday morning (25 Apr 16). “ANZAC Day” is the solemn day of remembrance of those Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who fought and died at Gallipoli in 1915. It is also a day of reme...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Carrom players emerged victorious at the doubles session of President's Cup Carrom Championship held on 23rd and 24th April 2016 at National Carrom Federation premises.VAW/02157 AC Rahubadda RKY and VAW/02168 AC Liyanage LC become the champions of women's doubles event by defeating star level players.Further two players from both men and women categories got selec...

The first flight safety workshop for Officers for the year 2016 was successfully completed on 23rd April 2016 at JC & SC premises, Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China bay.The flight safety workshop was planned in accordance with the guidance and advice of the Commander of the Air Force. Training was organized by the Command Flight Safety Inspectorate of the SLAF to inculcate safety awa...

The United States special six member military delegation headed by Commander Special Operations Command- Pacific, Rear Admiral Colin J Kilrain visited Air Force Headquarters on 22 April 2016.The US delegation had a discussion with a SLAF delegation headed by Air Commodore HN Abeysinghe on matters of mutual interest. ...

Sri Lanka Test opener Kaushal Silva was airlifted to Colombo after a head injury during training at the Pallekele Stadium yesterday (24 April 16).He was immediately airlifted by a SLAF Air Ambulance - Bell 412 Helicopter from Bogambara Grounds Kandy to SLAF Riffle Green Grounds Colombo for further treatment on a request made by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board from the Commander of the Air Fo...

The passing out parade of 30th and 31st Basic Airborne men's and women's Courses, No 6 Rigger course was held at the Drop Zone, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara today (22 April 2016). A total of 83 para troopers pinned on their wings at the ceremony inclusive of Navy and STF personnel.Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala graced the occasion as the Chief Gue...

On the invitation of the Kabaddi Association of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Kabaddi team left for Malaysia on 21st April 2016. Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Kabaddi team comprises of 12 players and three officials. This team will encounter series of matches with number of International Kabaddi teams around the world in the Seventh edition of the International Int...

Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit stationed at Bria , Central African Republic celebrated New Year 2016 in a grand level with an all rank breakfast held on 14th April 2016 with traditional ‘Avurudu’ sweet-meats. The main cultural event ‘Wasantha Udanaya 2016’ was organized on 17th April 2016 with the participation of all contingent members and invites. Head of Office Sector ...

The “Soorya Mangalllaya”-Bakmaha Ulela was celebrated by the No 01 Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in South Sudan on 15 April 2016 in the unit premises as a part of Sri Lankan New Year traditions.The Contingent Commander of the Sri Lanka Aviation unit Wing Commander Vishwa Samantha graced the bakmaha Ulela by lighting the traditional oil lamp at the “Gama Gedara”.The event was unique and...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided by venerable Radawadunne Gnanawimala thero, was held at SLAF Headquarters on 20 April 2016. Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, members from the Air Force Board of Management, Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilian staff participated the programme. ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted an Air Sea Rescue (ASR) refresher exercise along the shoreline of Panadura this morning (20April 2016).Pilots, Fire fighters, Gunners and Air Gunners along with instructors took part in this training exercise conducted by the No. 4 Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Ratmalana. Lifesavers and Boats from the Sri Lanka Navy and naval lifesavers attached to Sr...

Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala joined the New Year Celebrations - 2016 all ranks breakfast at Airmen Mess SLAF Station Palaly on 14 Apr 2016, participating for customs and New Year rituals.On conclusion, the Commander addressed the Officers, Airmen and Civilian Staff of SLAF Station Palaly to express New Year Greetings and Wishes to all personnel and their fa...