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...

Sri Lanka Air Force Avurudu Pola and Bakmaha Ulela, an annual events organized by the Directorate of Welfare in collaboration with SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and SLAF Station Colombo was held today (11 April 2016) at the ‘Rifle Green’ Grounds of SLAF Station Colombo as a part of the SLAF’s Sinhala & Hindu New Year Celebrations Programme.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air...

Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Ground Stewards’ Basic Course (01/2015) was held at the Hospitality Management School, Sri Lanka Air Force Station, Sigiriya on 07th April 2016. Under the directions of the Director of Logistics of the Sri Lanka Air Force and on the supervision of the Commanding Officer Sri Lanka Air Force Station, Sigiriya Group Captain LHN Jayathilake, five month of b...

Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby team won the Defence Services Rugby Championship 2016 beating SL Navy by 38-18 in the finals concluded at Mahinda Rajapakshe Stadium,Diyagama on 10 April 2016. Air Vice Marshal RJ Pathirage, Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering of SLAF graced the occasion as the chief guest.    ...

SLAF Academy China Bay won the Men's Championship while SLAF Trade Training School Ekala won the Women's Championship at the Inter Unit Boxing Championship 2016 which was held at the Indoor Stadium of the SLAF Base Katunayake.     Aircraftsman Pushpakumara of SLAF CTS Diyatalawa  and Aircraftswoman Neranjala of the SLAF TTS Ekala were announced as the Best Boxers...

A community development project organized by SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was conducted at Morawewa on 08th April 2016 with a view to assist the children of underprivileged pre-schools and personnel in the vicinity of SLAF Station Morawewa.This was organized under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs.Samanthi Bulathsinghala on a request made by the Commanding Officer ...

The Graduation Ceremony of No 50 Junior Command and Staff Course was held at the Astra Cinema Hall at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 08 April 2016. The Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal GP Bulathsinghala RWP, RSP, VSV, USP, M Phil (Def & Strat Stu), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, FIM (SL), ndc, psc graced the occasion as the chief guest.Graduation ceremony Marked the end...

Sri Lanka Air Force netball team won the Defence Services Netball Championship 2016 beating SL Navy by 54-51 in the finals concluded at SLAF Health Management Centre (HMC) Thummulla on 07 April 2016. Dulanga Dulanji of SLAF was crowned as the “Net Ball Queen” whilst Chaturika Jayasooriya of SLAF, Lihini Wattegedara of SLAF and Hasitha Mendis of SL Navy were adjudged the Best Defender...

A Guard of Honour was accorded to outgoing IGP Mr NK Illangakoon, at Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Headquarters this morning (7 April  2016) to mark his official retirement.The Guard of Honour was conferred by the Colour Squadron of SLAF. After the inspection of the parade, the IGP was received by  Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan  Bulathsinghala, Commanding Offi...

A Five member of State Department Democracy, Human Right and Labour (DRL) Leahy vetting team led   by Ms Carmela Conroy , Director South and Central Asia, DRL, paid a visit to the Air Force Headquarters for a meeting with Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, on 06 April 2016 at the Air Force Headquarters Colombo.On conclusion, Mementos were exchanged between...

SLAF Base Katunayake Regiment wing and SLAF TTS Ekala emerged as the men's and women's champions respectively in the Inter unit Hockey Tournament for the year 2016 which was concluded on 05th  April 2016 at SLAF TTS Ekala.SLAF Base Anuradhapura and SLAF Base Katunayake secured the runner up in the men's and women's categories.The Chief of Staff of the Air Force Air Vice Marshal Rani...

Sri Lanka Air Force Academy Cby celebrated its 55th Anniversary on 03rd April 2016 giving prominence to recreational activities. In commemorating this special occasion, a friendly soft ball cricket tournament was held; giving the opportunity for the Academy personnel to celebrate the occasion in a sociable atmosphere and the event was organized under the patronage of Commandant of S...