Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force and acting Chief of Defence Staff was conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honorary Doctorate) by the University of Kelaniya this morning (20 November 2009).The University of Kelaniya conferred the title on Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke in recognition of his services rendered to the country in s...

SLAF soccerites are about to reach their zenith in the Dialog Championships League. Their excellent performance during the league has brought immense pride to SLAF. Playing against Don Bosco SC last week in the 2nd Semi Finals, SLAF emerged winners scoring 2-1 making way into the Finals of the League.   SLAF Soccer Team is priming for the upcoming finals to be kicked off on 22 ...

The fifth Defence Services Games was ceremonially declared open by the Secretary to the Treasury Dr PB Jayasundara this evening at the Sugathadasa Outdoor Stadium. The sportsmen and women of the Army Navy and Air Force compete for supremacy in twenty nine sporting disciplines, and the event is held annually. This year the event is hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy. The Chief of Defence Staff ...

In addition to the stock of recoveries made in recently in the area of ‘Kandalkadu’ recently, another reserve of war like materials were recovered in the same area last evening (18 November 2009) by the Air Force Ground Element based at the Special Operations Group Trinncomalee. The recovered include 92, 82mm Mortar bombs, 52 Cartridges, 119 Fuse, !85 AP Mines(Jonny), and 1700 MPMG a...

Sri Lanka Air Force Unit Katukurunda celebrated its 25th Anniversary on 16 November 2009 in grand scale after its re-establishment as an Air Field Unit in 1984. Having first established as a Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) in 1943 under the command of Captain GA (Hank) Rotherham, this station played an important role during World War II. However later on it grew to be the largest Royal Na...

The language of English plays a vital role in all aspects development and it is a symbol of innovation. Further, His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksha had also declared this year as the year of English and IT. The SLAF too giving recognition to this fact, organized a English day at the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ekala, last evening (17 November 2009).The language of English ac...

The Air Force Ground Element based at the Special Operations Group Trinncomalee, commanded by Wing Commander Indika Weerarathna,  conducting a clearance operation recently in the general area of 'Kandalkadu’ recovered over 152, 82mm Mortar Bombs, 171Charges and 152 Fuses, hidden by the LTTE for use in future attacks....

Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit(SLAF SVU) donated a newly built house worth Rupees one million under the Anula Fernando housing project to Mrs. Jinadari and her son Minsara on last morning (17 November 2009) in Athgala, Gampola. Mrs. Jinadari is the wife of war hero Corporal Sampath Kumara who died in a Claymore attack in Morawewa on 09 January 2009. Little Minsara is also a benefi...

Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonatileke, the newly appoint Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority chaired the first board meeting held at the Civil Aviation Authority premises this afternoon.The Commander of the Air Force was appointed Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority Sri Lanka by HE the president in addition to his present duties on 5th October 2009....

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air chief Marshal, Roshan Goonatileke took over the responsibility of over looking the duties and function of Chief of Defence Staff this morning (16 November 2009). The Air chief was appointed by HE the President, in addition to his present appointment as Commander of the Air Force. ...

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) official website, www.airforce.lk came among the top twenty websites in the Most Favourite Sri Lankan Website- 2009- English Category. SLAF website was further awarded a Certificate of Merit in the Best Government Website.Category 2009. This can be marked as great achievement for a website that was re-launched on 28 July, 2009. The Most Favourite Sri ...

Sri Lanka Air Force participating after 25 years, in the 55th National Bodybuilding Championship won the overall championship after securing 8 out of 9 weight classes held. The preliminary round of the event was held at the YMCA Colombo auditorium and Trinity College, Kandy on November 13 & 14, 2009 respectively.The sport of Bodybuilding which had been neglected in the SLAF for ...

The SLAF qualified to play in the Dialog Champions League soccer tournament after beating Don Bosco SC, 2-1 this evening (15 November 2009) at the City League Ground Colombo. Both teams wanting to get in to the finals very badly played aggressively from the kickoff. However, the soggy ground due to over night showers seemed to have a considerable impact on the players. As both teams...

The visiting Pakistan Air Force Commander was seen off by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonathileke this evening (15 November 2009) after a historic 3 day visit. Several other senior ranking officials from the Sri Lanka Air Force were also present at the visitors departure....

The visiting Pakistani Air Chief, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Jet squadrons this afternoon (13 November2006) following the call on the Commander of the Navy this morning. At his visit the visitor was enlightened by a presentation done by Group Captain Janak Wanigathunga regarding the functions of SLAF Base Katunayake, whilst a presenta...

Commander of the Pakistan Air Force (P.A.F) Air chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman was accorded a Guard of Honour during his visit to Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Headquarters this afternoon (13 November 2009).  At his arrival to the SLAF HQ, the visitor was received by Group Captain Nishantha Darmadasa, whilst the Guard of Honour was conferred by the Colour Squadron of SLAF which was co...

President Than Shwe and his delegation was warmly welcomed by the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa at the Katunayake International Air Port.Myanmar's President General Than Shwe arrived at the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart President Mahinda Rajapaksa to further strengthen bilateral ties. During the Myanmar President's stay in Sri Lanka ...

The Commander of the Pakistan Air Force (P.A.F) Air chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman arrived in Sri Lanka today (12th of November) for a three day visit to the Island. Arriving on an invitation extended by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, he is due to meet several dignitaries in the Sri Lankan defense establishment.  Air Chief Marshal Suleman is scheduled to meet the Command...

This evening the SLAF beat the Navy Sports Club six points to five from two penalties against one try in the first of the Defence Services Rugby matches worked off at the Army Grounds in Colombo. The game was close but the SLAF prevailed playing an attacking game and defending well to finally win with a slim margin. The margin though not showing the grit and commitment of the Airmen...

His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa ceremoniously re-launched the Air Force Museum at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana today (05 November 2009). The museum which was originally set up as the air craft preservation & storage unit (AP&SU) in 1993 has been restructured as the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum. It is the only museum dedicated to aviation and the history of Sri ...

The passing out parade of the 20th batch of basic paratroopers (Airborne) produced by the SLAF Parachute Training School, was held this morning (03 November 2009) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base premises. A total of 04 Commissioned Officers and 28 Airmen from the Regiment Special Forces and Special Air Borne Force did take part in this course which was conducted for a period over a month...