It has the singular honour of carrying the national colours, the symbol of pride of our nation, at the head of all ceremonial parades.  The Bell 212, decked up in its jungle camouflage livery, has been a consistent presence at national events, reassuring the nation that its guardians in the sky are ever present, ever watchful.  At the inception of Sri Lanka’s bitter conflict,...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha visited the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay today(17 July 14).  He was received by the Commandant of the Air Force Academy, Air Commodore Sagara Kotakadeniya.  The guests were then conducted to the No 1 Flying Training Wing.Mrs Raha visited the SLAF Pre School where she met with the c...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha visited the IPKF War memorial Battaramulla, and later in the afternoon  called on  the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development, Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksha, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy.The Chief of the Air Staff was received upon...

Sri Lanka Air Force Men’s and Women’s Karate teams became runners up at the  Defence Services Karate Championship 2014 concluded yesterday(15th July 2014) at  Welisara Navy Indoor Stadium. The men and women of the SLAF bagged 9 Gold medals, 11 Silver medals and 18 Bronze medals during the championship. ...

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, this morning  (16th July 2014) at Air Force Headquarters Colombo.The Chief of the Air Staff was received upon arrival by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke and was afforded a Guard of Honour whic...

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, the Chief of the Air Staff of  the Indian Air Force arrived in Sri Lanka today(15 July 2014).  He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Lily Raha.  The Air Chief Marshal and his wife along with their entourage were received at the Bandaranaike International Airport by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke...

19 Air Force athletes qualified to represent the country at the 20th commonwealth games scheduled to be held at Glasgow, Scotland this month. These athletes have earned their placements on the merits of their performances at International and National level events in the recent past.  In addition to the athletes, Group Captain Sujeewan Senaratna will attend as the coach ...

The second and third consecutive Dengue prevention programmes in assistance to the campaign launched by the Presidential Task Force, were organized by SLAF Base Katunayake under the supervision of the Base Commander Air Commodore SK Pathirana on the direction of AFHQ. This programme was conducted in the Gampaha District from 3rd to 10th July 2014. Approximately 400 airmen and airwomen in...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana became the Inter Unit Table Tennis Champions 2014 defeating the SLAF Stn Cbo at the Thummulla Sport Complex on 11th July 2014.Secretary of the Sri Lanka Table Tennis Association Mr. Saman Sri Rathnayake graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Base Commander Sri Lanka Air Force Base  Ratmalana Air Commodore PDKT Jyasinghe , Chairman SLAF  T...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke inaugurated the first ever ‘Illangam Maduwa’ in the Air Force during the annual AOC’s inspection of SLAF Station Morawewa on 4th July 2014, marking yet another significant milestone in history of the indigenous art of ‘Angampora’. This also coincides with the second anniversary of introduction of ‘Angampora’ to ...

The Air Force Directorate of Civil Engineering successfully completed their role in constructing 60 complete houses under the 16th Api Venuven Api Housing programme, concluded recently in Horowpathana.  HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa handed over the keys to 104 houses built in the Anuradhapura District under the 16th stage of the “Api Wenuwen Api housing project for war heroes...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke conducted the AOC’s inspection at the SLAF Station Morawewa on 4th July 2014.The Commanding Officer SLAF Station Morawewa, Wg Cdr MPS Marapperuma welcomed the Commander with a street lining.  During the inspection, the Commander inspected the camp premises and also declared open the newly constructed “Illangam Maduw...

The Defence services Volleyball Men’s and Women’s championships were worked out at the SLAF Base Katunayake Indoor Stadium, on 4th July 2014. The Men’s final match was between the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri Lanka Army teams, both having earned the reputation of being strong teams in the country at present. The Women’s  final match was between the Sri Lanka Air Force and Sri...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke paid a courtesy call on the Inspector General of Police, Mr.N.K. Illangakoon on 7th July, 2014.The Commander was received with a parade at the Police Headquarters after which the two Commanders engaged in cordial discussions. Mementos were exchanged to mark the occasion at the conclusion of the visit. ...

‘Ralla’, a brand new Seafood restaurant at the picturesque Marble Beach resort was declared opened by the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke on 5th July 2014.  The new Restaurant was established in the building that had previously been used as the main restaurant since the inspection of the Marble Beach Resort.  This had fallen into disuse when a new...

HE the President Mahinda Rajapaksa handed over the keys to 104 houses built in the Anuradhapura District under the 16th stage of the “Api Wenuwen Api housing project for war heroes” on 05th July 2014. The Ceremony was held at the Horowpathana Madya Maha Vidyalaya Anuradhapura. The housing project was conducted under the guidance of the Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Diyatalawa has launched a newly designed Ground Defence Proficiency course for Bangladesh Air Force personnel. The second (2nd) batch completed its training successfully on 4th July 2014 under the directives given by the Directorate of Training, Air Force Headquarters. The course was conducted under the supervision of the Commanding Officer Group Captain W...

Under the patronage of the Base Commander SLAF Base Katunayake Air Commodore SK Pathirana, The No 26 Regiment Wing took over the challenge to construct “The Sky Gallery” with available recourses at SLAF Base Katunayake to facilitate all personnel and their families to observe the Bandaranayake International Airport and its flight operations. “The Sky Gallery” was declar...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal  KA Gunatilleke conducted the Annual Inspection at SLAF Academy China Bay  on 3rd July 2014. The Commander reviewed the parade which was commanded by the Commandant, Air Commodore HMSKB Kotakadeniya.At the parade, certificates of Commendation were awarded to 40162LACSenanayake SASP (Air Radio), 020087LACBandara WMGC (Ops G...

Newly appointed Commander of the Navy,  Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera called on the Commander of Air force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunathillake yesterday( 2nd  July, 2014).The Navy Commander was awarded with a guard of honour at Air force Headquarters. After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, mementos were exchanged between the Commander of the Air Force...

Helitours Ltd., the commercial arm of the Sri Lanka Air Force, the leading provider of domestic Air transportation facilities in Sri Lanka, participated in the Sancharaka Udawa Tourism Fair and exhibition, which was held at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre, last weekend.The fourth such exhibition, the tourism fair was declared open by Minister of Economic Development Basil ...