The delegation of the No. 65 National Defence College (NDC) Course from India, who are currently in Sri Lanka as part of their Strategic Neighbourhood Study Tour, was airlifted from SLAF Base Ratmalana to SLAF Academy, China Bay, enabling their official visit to Trincomalee today (03 September 2025). Upon arrival, they were warmly welcomed by the Commandant SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Co...

No. 2 Heavy Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Katunayake commemorated its 68th anniversary yesterday (02 September 2025), celebrating more than six decades of service to the nation.The Squadron was established on 01 September 1957 under the command of Flight Lieutenant PH Mendis, followed by 32 Commanding Officers  and currently under the guidance and command  by Wing Commander M...

In commemoration of Remembrance Day 2025, the President of the Poppy Committee of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces Veterans’ Association, Major General Mahinda Mudalige (Retd), pinned the poppy flower on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters today (02 September 2025).The proceeds from the sale of poppy flowers will be utilized fo...

SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated 74 years of dedicated service to the Nation yesterday (01 September 2025). The celebrations commenced with the customary working parade, which was commanded by Group Captain Sanjaya Edirisinghe and reviewed by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Asela Jayasekara.During the parade, the Base Commander presented certificates of commendation issued by the Comman...

An educational programme on aviation was conducted at SLAF Station Iranamadu yesterday (01 September 2025) for the students of Alagapuri Primary School. The programme, organized under the patronage of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Jayerathne Amarasinghe, aimed to inspire students’ enthusiasm for aviation.Seventy seven students, along with their Principal and teachers, visited t...

A 16-member delegation from the Indian National Defence College (NDC) visited Air Force Headquarters today (01 September 2025). The delegation was headed by Major General Pawanpal Singh.Prior to arriving at Air Force Headquarters, the delegation visited the Indian Peace Keeping Force Memorial at Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, where they paid floral tribute to the members of the Indian Peace ...

The No. 1 Flying Training Wing at SLAF Academy China Bay marked its 74th Anniversary today (01 September 2025) with a series of events that reflected its proud history and continued role in training the nation’s aviators. Since its establishment in 1951, alongside the formation of the Royal Ceylon Air Force, the Wing has been the Air Force’s first and only flying training institute, ...

A Fire Awareness Training Programme for the Security Officers of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon was held on 30 and 31 August 2025 at the Fire School and Fire Training Management School (FS&FTMS), SLAF Base Katunayake.The programme was conducted under the guidance of the Acting Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Dammika Dias, and was supervised by the Commanding Officer ...

The Non-Commissioned Officers' Management School, SLAF Academy China Bay, celebrated its 25th anniversary today (01 September 2025) by giving prominence to social, religious and recreational activities. The Non-Commissioned Officers' Management School, was established in the year 2000 with the primary aim to develop leadership qualities and managerial skills of the Non-Commissioned Offic...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Fire and Rescue Service conducted a Fire Awareness Training Programme for the residents of Oval View Residencies today (30 August 2025).The programme was organized under the guidance of the Acting Director General of Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Dammika Dias, with the aim of enhancing community awareness on fire safety and preparedness.Residents were educated ...

The SLAF Inter Unit Cycling Championship 2025 was held yesterday (29 August 2025) at SLAF Station Katukurunda. SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura clinched the Men’s Championship, while SLAF Academy China Bay claimed the Women’s Title. Regiment Wing of SLAF Base Katunayake and SLAF Trade Training School Ekala finished as runners up in the Men’s and Women’s categories, respectiv...

The refurbished ‘Eagles Skylink’ at Guwanpura was ceremonially declared open under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe today (29 August 2025), marking another significant milestone in the continuous enhancement of welfare and recreational facilities of the SLAF.The refurbishment project commenced in October 2024 and was successfully completed...

The SLAF team that represented www.airforce.lk at the BestWeb.lk 2025 competition called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters today (29 August 2025).The SLAF website was recently awarded the Overall Gold Winner, the Gold Award in the Government Website Category, and the award for Best Mobile User Experience in the Governm...

Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva was appointed as the Director General Planning of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (29 August 2025). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Deshapriya Silva at the Air Force Headquarters today and conveyed his best wishes to the newly appointed...

Air Vice Marshal Vajira Senadheera was appointed as the Director General Constructions Engineering of the Sri Lanka Air Force, with effect from today (29 August 2025). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, officially handed over the letter of appointment to Air Vice Marshal Vajira Senadheera at the Air Force Headquarters today and conveyed his best wishes to the ...

The Malay Cove Tide Watch Warrant Officers’ and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ (WOs’ and SNCOs’) Cabana 2 was ceremonially declared open yesterday (28 August 2025), further strengthening the welfare infrastructure of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy, China Bay. This newly established cabana, dedicated to WOs and SNCOs, is located adjacent to Cabana 1, which was ceremonially ina...

The Headquarters Officers’ Sports Fiesta 2025 was successfully conducted yesterday (28 August 2025) at Riffle Green Grounds, Colombo with the participation of a large gathering of officers. The event was graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, as the Chief Guest. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera and the Deputy Chief of Staff, Air...

The Fire School and Fire Training Management School (FS&FTMS) at SLAF Station Katunayake proudly celebrated its 9th Anniversary yesterday (27 August 2025), marking a journey that began on 27 August 2016.The celebrations were held under the leadership of the present Commanding Officer, Group Captain Chamil Hettiarachchi, with a series of activities organized to commemorate the occasio...

The official website of the Sri Lanka Air Force, www.airforce.lk, has been awarded the Overall Gold Winner at the BestWeb.lk 2025 competition, organized by the LK Domain Registry. The competition is held annually to recognize and reward the best websites in Sri Lanka.In addition to the overall award, the website also received the Gold Award in the Government Website Category and the Best...

The Aircraft Overhaul Wing (AOW) at SLAF Base Katunayake successfully delivered a life-extended Y-12 (IV) aircraft to No. 8 Light Transport Squadron at SLAF Base Rathmalana today (27 August 2025), following a comprehensive overhaul. This milestone marks the first ever completion of a Y-12 (IV) aircraft overhaul in the history of the SLAF, showcasing the capability of the AOW to undertake...

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya called on the Commander of Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe this morning (25 August 2025).Inspector General of Police was received by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Sri Jayewardenepura, Air Commodore Buddika Piyasiri and the Guard of Honour was conferred by the No. 43 Colour Wing of the SLAF.Inspector General of Pol...