The fourth annual memorial oration of the late General Deshamanya Denis Perera, organized by the Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO), was conducted by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshall Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on 11th August 2016.Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinhala delivered the memorial oration under the theme of “Integrit...

SLAF Women’s Carrom Team emerged champions of the 09th Defence Services, beating SL Army in the finals and SLAF Men's Team emerged runners up which concluded at the Carrom Federation ,  Kohuwala yesterday(10 August 2016).The Director General Operations of Sri Lanka Navy Rear Admiral DMB Wettewa graced the awards ceremony at the Sri Lanka Navy Welisara as the chief guest. Chairman ...

‘Aviation Fundamentals for Beginners’ the 3-day workshops for school children commenced at the Air Force Museum for the August 2016 holiday season.Five workshops are scheduled to be conducted during the month of August 2016 school holidays. A total of 300 students are expected to participate in the series of workshops. The 1st workshop was conducted from the 01 August 2016 to 03...

The delegation of Pakistan Air Force left Sri Lanka today afternoon (09 August 2016) from BIA concluding their official visit to Sri Lanka.The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs Samanthi Bulathsinghala accompanied the Visiting Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman and Mrs Talat Sohail to the departure lounge of Bandaranaike I...

SLAF Hospital Colombo commences to perform eye surgeries and first list of eye surgeries taken on 4th August 16. Two cases of eye lid surgeries were done by Dr Damayanthi Samarasinghe MD (Ophth), consultant visiting eye surgeon. Dr JR Gajaweera MD, Consultant resident anaesthetist participated for the same. Also, cataract surgeries of service personal are in the awaiting list and...

The Graduation Ceremony of No 51st Junior Command and Staff Course was held at the Astra Cinema Hall at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 08 August 2016. The Director Welfare of Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal KFR Fernando graced the occasion as the chief guest.Graduation ceremony Marked the end of 14 week Course and a total of 19 officers in the ranks of Squadron Leader and...

Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman called on the HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, at President's  House  today (09 August 2016).Mementos were exchanged between the Visiting Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman and the HE the President to mark this official visit. ...

Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman called on the Prime Minister Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, at Prime Minister's Office  today (08 August 2016).Mementos were exchanged between the Visiting Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman and the Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe to mark this official visit.   ...

The visiting Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman called on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy today (08 August 2016).The Chief of the Air Staff was warmly welcomed by the State Minister o...

A Coffee Morning was hosted by Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Samanthi Bulathsinghala for the wife of the visiting Chief of the Air Staff and President Pakistan Air Force Women's Association (PAFWA), Mrs Talat Sohail at the Officers Mess, Colombo today (08 August 2016). Spouses of the Air Force Board of Management and Officers participated for this Coffee Morning and cult...

Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, at Air Force Headquarters this morning (08 August 2016).The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of Pakistan was received upon arrival by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force. CAS was accorded a Guard of Honour conferred by the Colo...

Chief of the Air Staff (COAS) of the Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman landed at BIA today (07 August 2016) for a three day official visit. The Air Chief Marshal and his wife Mrs Talat  Sohail along with their staff on official visit to Sri Lanka Air Force were received at the Bandaranayake International Airport by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Ma...

The SLAF Team emerged men's champions at the Defence Service Tug of War Men's Championship beating Sri Lanka Army concluded on 05 August 2016 at Sports Ground, SLAF Base Katunayake.The Director General Naval & Air Operations Rear Admiral Sarath Mohotty graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chairman SLAF Tug of War Group Captain KC Geethapriya, Officers and Other Ranks of tri forces...

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanaka, His Excellency Mr. Won-sam Chang, called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (06 August 2016).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

The Japanese Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Atsuhiro Morore called on Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Air Force  Headquarters today (04  August 2016). This marked the first official call on of the incoming Japanese Defence Attaché, with the Commander of the Air Force.Commander of the Air Force congratulated the new Defence Att...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Iranamadu and Station Mullaitivu celebrated their 5th Anniversary on 3 August 2016 with the patronage of the respective Commanding Officers.  The Formation day celebrations at SLAF Station Iranamadu began with the working parade reviewed by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander ADR Liyanaarachchi followed by a Cricket tournament with the participation of ...

SLAF Base Katunayake Regiment Wing won the Men’s Championship and SLAF Academy China Bay became Women’s Champions at the Inter Unit Cycling Championship 2016 which concluded today (03 Aug 2016) at SLAF Station Katukurunda.SLAF Base Katunayake and SLAF Base Higurakgoda became the Runners-up in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. Chief of Staff Air Vice Marshal Ranil Gur...

SLAF Women’s Volleyball Team emerged champions beating SL Army in the finals at 09th Defence Services Volleyball Championship 2016 concluded at the Regimental Centre, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment Army Camp Ambepussa on 01 August 2016.This was the 5th consecutive Defence Services Volleyball Championship bagged by the SLAF Women’s Volleyball Team.Chairman of Army Volleyball Committee Major...

A Medical and Dental Screening Campaign was conducted at the Wattapalai Central College on 29 July 2016 by SLAF Station Mullaitivu. All together 14 medical personnel including 03 Medical Staff with the Medical Officer from SLAF Station Iranamadu, 05 Dental Staff with the Dental Officer from SLAF Base Vauniya and 06 Medical Staff from MI Room SLAF Station Mullaitivu contributed for the ca...

SLAF Academy China Bay conducted a Mobile Dental Clinic at T/Al-Furkkan Vidyalayam  (Marble beach area)  on 28 July 2016.Total of 84 students and civilians were screened and treated at the clinic. Programme was conducted under the guidance of the Commandant SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore PDKT Jayasinghe. ...

Australian Cricket Team flew with Helitours Mi-17 Helicopter today morning (31 July 2016) after the first test match against Sri Lanka in the "Warne Murali Throphy" concluded at Pallekele. The team was picked from Pallekele Army Grounds and landed at SLAF Station Koggala.Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Koggala, Group Captain Chaminda Wickramarathne  welcomed th...