Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister, Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe, at Temple Trees today ( 22 June 2015).The occasion being the Commander’s first official call on the Prime Minister upon assuming command of the Sri Lanka Air Force as its 15th Commander, mementoes were exchanged between the Prime Minister and the Commande...

The last element of 81 SLAF supporting crew members of the Sri Lanka Air Force’s second Aircraft deployment overseas left the country today (21 Jun 15) from the Bandaranaike International Airport.  With the departure of this team, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) completed dispatch of personnel and cargo for its Aviation Unit in South Sudan under the United Nations Mission in the Re...

Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghla the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, hosted a farewell to the outgoing Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs.Roshani Gunatilleke on 19th June 2015 at Officers’ Mess Colombo. The farewell was held with the participation of the Office Bearers of the SVU, their spouses and Officers and ladies who contributed in numerous ways towards the success of the...

The passing out parade of No 160 Intake Regular Airmen and No 30 Intake Regular Air Women Recruit Courses was held at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara on 19 June 2015.  The Director Civil Engineering of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal CR Gurusinghe graced the occasion as the chief guest. A total of 258 recruits who completed their basic combat training passed out on this day in fr...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided by venerable Maduluwawe Sobhitha thero was held at SLAF Headquarters on 17 June 2015. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal  Gagan Bulathsinghala , members from the Air Force Board of Management, Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians participated in the  programme. ...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala made a courtesy call on the President, His Excellency Maythripala Sirisena this morning (17 June 2015). The visit was the Air Force Commander’s first meeting with the President after he assumed duties as the 15th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force....

Air Chief Marshal KA Gunatilleke handed over command of the Sri Lanka Air Force to Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, on the evening on 15th June 2015.The Handing over ceremony, where the outgoing Commander handed over the ceremonial baton symbolizing the Command of the Sri Lanka Air Force, took place at an event attended by the members of the Air Force Board of Management, Officers and o...

The outgoing commander of the SLAF, Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, completed formal farewell visits to the bases of the SLAF on 12th June 2015.  Having started his tour from SLAF Base Anuradhapura, the Commander visited SLAF Base Vavuniya, SLAF Base Chinabay, SLAF Base Hingurakkgoda, SLAF Base Rathmalana and SLAF Base Katunayake.  During his visits, he bade farewell to ...

The First ever Air Force Open Badminton Championship  2015 participation of 300 participants and successfully concluded yesterday evening (14th June 2015 ) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Health management  Centre, Thummulla.The tournament, held from  10th June 2015, saw the participation of 300 players, carried cash awards amounting to a total of Rs.400,000.  Niluka ...

SLAF Base Anuradapura  & SLAF Sation Colombo emerged  men's & women's  champions respectively  at the Inter  Unit Swimming & Water Polo Championship 2015 concluded at SLAF Base Rma yesterday     (12 June 2015)Over 200 Airmen and Airwomen representing all Air Force bases, stations and units took part in various events which were hel...

Air Force Athletes who represented Sri Lanka in the Asian Athletics Championship in China, returned home after a successful tour on 09 June 2015.With the guidance of Chairman, SLAF Athletics Air Cdre SK Pathirana and Secretary Gp Capt D Munasinghe, Air Force athletes performed extremely well at the Championship.  LAC Nimali WKLA won the Bronze medal in women’s 800m after 22 years,...

The inaugural Air Force Badminton Tournament was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force and the driving force behind the tournament, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, this morning at the Air Force Health Management Centre, Tummulla.  Sponsored and organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force, the tournament is conducted by the Sri Lanka Badminton Association, and is expected to give...

            General Raheel Sharif, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Army called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, this morning (08 June 2015) at Air Force Headquarters Colombo.General Raheel Sharif was received upon arrival by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force and was afforded a Guard of Honour by the Co...

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) will deploy its second aircraft deployment overseas, when three MI 17 Helicopters proceed to South Sudan tomorrow to take on the role of an Aviation Unit in South Sudan under the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS).The three (03) Mi-17 helicopters from the SLAF fleet along with 104 personnel consisting pilots, engineer...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Sigiriya on 05 June 2015. The Commander upon the arrival for the inspection was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sigiriya Wing Commander LHN Jayatilake and was accorded a street lining which was commanded by Flight Lieutenant NP Nonis....

A reception to mark the Golden jubilee of the No.4 Helicopter squadron was held at Eagle’s Lakeside Banquet and Conventional Hall, Attidiya.A distinguished gathering with the past commanders of the Air Force, senior Air Force officers, both retired and serving officers at the No.4 Helicopter squadron were present in celebrating this significant milestone. The Commander of t...

No 4 Squadron celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 1st June 2015.  The celebrations started with a shramadana campaign held on 30th May 2015. The formalities commenced with the working parade with the participation of squadron personnel. The Commanding Officer Wg Cdr MASK Maheepala reviewed the working parade and spoke, emphasizing on the heritage of the Squadron and the imp...

 The 17th Basic Air Load Master Course passed out on 03 Jun 2015 at Air Movement, Ratmalana. 05 Officers and 08 Airmen have successfully completed academic and conversion training on AN 32B and MI 17 Aircraft. Air Cdre JR Hemasinghe graced the event as the chief guest. ...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Goonatilleke declared open the newly constructed temple at SLAF Base Katunayake on Poson Poya Day which fell on 2 June 2015 upon the invitation of the Base Commander Air Commodore Sudarshana  Pathirana.This newly constructed temple is located in a scenic location close to the lake within the Base and consists with all th...

No 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 7th anniversary on 01 June 2015.  The initial batch of UAVs was inducted in the year 1996 and No 11 UAV Squadron was formed at SLAF Base Vavuniya. Subsequently, the squadron was remodeled as No 111 and No 112 UAV Squadrons on 01 June 2008.  During the concluded “Humanitarian Operation”, t...

SLAF Station Mirigama and No 04 ADRS at SLAF Stn Mirigama celebrated their 8th anniversary on 1st June 2015 with great dignity. A series of events that commenced on 25th May 2015 under the supervision and guidance of Commanding Officer Gp Capt SCK Pallawela lead up to the celebration proper. A medical camp was held at Kosatadeniya Junior School on 28 May 2015 providing free m...