Sri Lanka Air Force 60th anniversary celebrations commence today

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) commenced its week-long 60th anniversary celebrations today at its Ratmalana Air Base with Commander-in-Chief, President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Chief Guest.

Chief of Defense Staff and new Air Force Commander call on President

The Chief of Defense Staff and outgoing Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke and the newly appointed Air Force Commander Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama separately met the Commander-In-Chief President Mahinda Rajapaksa today at the Temple Trees.

New Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force assumes duties

The New Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Vice Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama formally assumed duties as the 13th Commander this morning.

New Sri Lanka Air Force Commander to be appointed

The current Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke is to retire on Monday, February 28, from 33 years of exemplary service to the country.

Woman gives birth in Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter during flood rescue

A pregnant woman rescued from the floods by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) rescue operation has given birth in the helicopter just after her rescue.

Sri Lanka Air Force helicopters fly rescue missions, drop dry rations to flood victims in Eastern Province

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) helicopters today dropped dry rations in the Batticaloa District for the people stranded due to heavy floods in the Eastern Province.