SLAF SIGNS MoU TO INTRODUCE SKYDIVING ACTIVITIES AT SLAF STATION KOGGALA
A significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s aviation and tourism sectors was marked today (12 November 2026) with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the introduction and operation of skydiving activities at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Koggala.
The MoU was signed with the participation of the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Mr Suranjith Wevita, the Director General Air Operations of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Vice Marshal Dammika Dias, and the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) Capt. Daminda Rambukwella . This collaborative initiative marks an important step towards strengthening cooperation among the aviation, defence and tourism sectors.
The signing ceremony took place at the Board Room of the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM), with the participation of representatives from the respective institutions.
The initiative is aimed at promoting adventure tourism in Sri Lanka by creating new opportunities for both local and international tourists to experience skydiving in a safe and organized environment. It is also expected to further enhance Sri Lanka’s tourism appeal by offering visitors a unique aerial perspective of the country’s scenic landscapes, while contributing to the diversification of the nation’s tourism industry.
The MoU was signed with the participation of the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Mr Suranjith Wevita, the Director General Air Operations of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Vice Marshal Dammika Dias, and the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) Capt. Daminda Rambukwella . This collaborative initiative marks an important step towards strengthening cooperation among the aviation, defence and tourism sectors.
The signing ceremony took place at the Board Room of the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM), with the participation of representatives from the respective institutions.
The initiative is aimed at promoting adventure tourism in Sri Lanka by creating new opportunities for both local and international tourists to experience skydiving in a safe and organized environment. It is also expected to further enhance Sri Lanka’s tourism appeal by offering visitors a unique aerial perspective of the country’s scenic landscapes, while contributing to the diversification of the nation’s tourism industry.