The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke visited the Digana runway construction site on 10 August 2014. The proposed airstrip, the SLAF’s 16th Runway, is expected to facilitate the landing of light aircraft will be used for fixed-wing operations. Located centrally, the runway is expected to cut down the time of travel within the country.  When operational, pa...

Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay emerged overall champions in the Inter Unit Swimming Championship 2014 and also became champions of the men’s and women’s Inter Unit Water Polo Championship 2013.Over 200 Airmen and Airwomen representing all Air Force bases and stations took part in various events which were held from 05th to 08th August 2014.The secretary of The Aquatic Union,&n...

A shramadana was organized by SLAF Station Sigiriya to renovate the ancient Pidurangala temple on 07 Aug 14. This was initiated by the Actg Commanding Officer of the Station Sqn Ldr KGKN Wimalaratne with the coordination of chief incumbent of the temple. ...

The SLAF EOD Training School conducted an instructional package on “Aircraft Search and Clearance” involving fixed wing passenger aircraft with the assistance of  No.02 Sqn SLAF Base  Katunayake on 05th August 2014 for thirty (30) Maldivian Police Officers who  undergo one month training at Police STF Training School, Katukurunda. Gp Capt GGWTK Gunawardhana and CO EOD ...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke visited a number of Civil Engineering projects entrusted to the SLAF as part of its contribution towards Nation Building.  He inspected the progress of the ongoing work at the Ambilitpitiya Pola, the Imaduwa Shopping complex and the three storied Bikkhu Sangawaasa being built at the Bellana Dharmapala Piriwena at Agalawa...

The much awaited 3-day Aviation Fundamentals Workshop for school children commenced at AFM for the August holiday season.A total of 60 children participated in the 1st workshop conducted on 5th Aug 2014  to gather basic knowledge in various aviation aspects. The kids were given the opportunity to participate in lectures, demonstrations, experimental sessions and practica...

The Commander of the Border Protection Command (Australia) , Rear Admiral Michael Noonan AM, RAN visited the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke today (6th Aug 2014) at the Air Force Headquarters, Colombo. The Commander held a discussion on matters of mutual interest with the Rear Admiral Michael Noonan AM, RAN. ...

With the view of facilitating numerous requests made by the NOKs of servicemen Killed in Action (KIA), Disabled in Action (DIA), Deceased while in service and serving personnel, monetary relief measures were granted to NOKs of KIA and service members as housing loans through the Ranaviru Welfare Fund (RWF) and Central Welfare & Rehabilitation Fund (CW&RF). The do...

The Annual Sports Meet of the International Pre School - Guwanpura was held at 0900 hrs on 5th Aug 2014 at the Riffle Green Ground, Colombo.  Mrs Roshani Gunatilleke, the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit graced the event as the Chief Guest, while Mrs Samanthi Bulathsinhala and Mrs Violet Siriwardene were also among the gathering. Air Vice Marshal Lal Perera, Director W...

Sri Lanka Artillery’s pet project, ‘Gunner Supercross - 2014’ motor racing event at Minneriya Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA) track, got underway on Sunday (3 Aug 14), amid a huge gathering of spectators and well-known drivers and riders.Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, Commander of the Air Force was the Chief Guest at the event which was also honoured by the attendance of Mrs Shiranthi ...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Station Bandaranayake International Airport and SLAF Station Palavi on  1st August 2014. The Commanding Officer SLAF Station Bandaranayake International Airport, Group Captain HN Abeysinghe received the Commander who was afforded a street lining which was commanded...

 A Dharma Deshana programme presided by venerable Mirisse Dammika thero, of Siri Sudarsanarama Sadaham Sewana, Battaramulla was held at SLAF Headquarters on 30th July 2014. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal  Kolitha Gunatilleke , members from the Air Force Board of Management, Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians participated in the  programme....

LAC Deshan Dayaratne, who represented the Sri Lanka Air Force at the Ranaviru Real Star Season 4 Finale, and who emerged as the Runner Up, was promoted to the Rank of Substantive Corporal this morning by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke.Deshan Dayarathna is an Ops Grd tradesman and hails from Polonnanruwa.  He joined the SLAF in 2008 and curr...

The 41st formation day of SLAF Stn Mow was celebrated on 29th Jul 2014.  The Commanding Officer Wg Cdr MPS Marapperuma, all Officers, other ranks and civil staff of the Station, celebrated the event by participating in a Medical clinic that was conducted by station medical officer where the needs of 150 patients were attended to, and by taking part in sports events, entertainment pr...

SVU of SLAF Base Ratmalana organized a ‘Shramadana’ to carry out maintenance work at ward No 03 of Mulleriyawa Hospital on 22nd July 2014 on the directive of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke.SVU SLAF Base Ratmalana donated essential commodities for 31 inmates of the hospital and refreshments and lunch were served for them on 23rd July 2014. Base Cmdr...

The Grand Finale of the Ranaviru Real Star reality show "Mission IV" concluded on 26th July 2014 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium . A record number of over 10 million SMS's poured in supporting the seven finalists."Ranaviru Real Star" is a brainchild of Secretary Defence and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa which is aimed at bringing out the hidden talents of war heroes of the t...

SLAF Station Colombo & SLAF TTS Eka emerged men's & women's Champions in the Inter Unit Handball Championship 2014 held on 25th July 2014 at the Albert F Peiris Indoor Stadium, Wennappuwa. In the men’s  final, SLAF Station Colombo beat No.26 Regiment Wing of SLAF Base Katunayake  while in the women’s final, SLAF TTS Ekala beat SLAF Station Colombo.Chairman SLAF Hand...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke conducted his annual visit of SLAF RTS Vanni on 24th Jul 2014. The Commander, upon arrival for the visit, was received by Wing Commander SN Fernandopulle through a street lining of airmen commanded by Flying Officer BHMD Gunathilake. During the course of the visit, the Commander declared open the new Corporals' and Airmens' s...

23rd July was a special day for Flight Lieutenant Udith Pathirana and Udeshika Paranamanna.  It was the day when their dreams came true, the auspicious start of their wedded life at Eagles' Lakeside Banquet & Convention Hall, Attidiya, Ratmalana.  However, the wedding of Udith and Udeshika marked a significant event in the history of the Eagles' Lakeside Banquet & Conve...

Secretary Defence and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa graced the press briefing of RRS Mission IV held at Hotel Kingsbury yesterday evening (23rd July). The Grand Finale of the highly anticipated 'Ranaviru Real Star' - Mission IV, one of the most watched Reality Shows in Sri Lanka highlighting the innate talents of the armed forces personnel will hit the airwaves live on Sri Lan...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No 45 Junior Commanders’ Course was held at the Junior Command and Staff College auditorium at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 23 July 2014. The Director General Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal LHA Silva graced the occasion as the chief guest.A total of 21 officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force, 3 officers from the Sri Lan...