25-May-2020Source: Sri Lanka Air Force
The UN Medal Awarding Ceremony of 4th Contingent of Sri Lanka Aviation Unit (UNMISS) in South Sudan was held on 20 May 2020 at the Sri Lanka Aviation Unit Hangar premises in Bor. Brigadier General Mohammad Jahangir Alam, the Sector Commander (Sector East) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In addition, Ms. Deborah Schein (Head... Read more
17-Dec-2018Source: HeliHub.com
The Sri Lankan Air Force recently achieved the first ever Seed Bombing operation in Nochchiagama. The operation hopes to increase green cover in Sri Lanka from 27% to 32% by 2030. They dropped 5,000 seed bombs over 5 acres of land, spreading three different types; Mee, Karanda and Kumbuk from a SLAF Mi-17, reports Daily... Read more
29-May-2017
While involved in flood relief support, helicopter landed in a residential garden, with the boom breaking off against the roof of the house. Registration validated by photo on this page None of the 11 POB injured. Helicopter substantially damaged... Read more
27-May-2017
37-year- old SLAF airman, YMS Yaparathna, fall off a helicopter while conducting a rescue operation, along with the two individuals he was rescuing. All three were injured when they fell, and were admitted to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital where the airman later died of his injuries. He was posthumously promoted from Flight Sergeant to the... Read more
12-Sep-2014Source: SLAF
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is due to deploy an Aviation Unit under the United Nations Multidimensional Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic(MINUSCA) which has been established under chapter vi to viii of United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution 2149 (2014). This is the first ever aircraft deployment by Sri Lanka and SLAF... Read more
7-Jun-2013
Precautionary landing, reportedly with Air Force Commander Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama on board... Read more
2-Dec-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it delivered two Bell 412s to the Sri Lanka Air Force during a ceremony at its facility in Piney Flats, Tennessee. “We’ve had a strong partnership with the Sri Lanka Air Force for more than 40 years,†said Larry D. Roberts, senior vice president for... Read more
29-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Reports from local website TamilNet suggests that Sri Lanka is negotiating to purchase 14 military spec Mi-17s, with a 43-strong delegation visiting Russia to negotiate the deal in June 2011. The helicopters are to be built at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Works factory. A defence analyst expressed surprise at the size of the order, given the... Read more
4-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Local sources in the capital Colombo are reporting that that Sri Lankan Air Force are to buy two Bell 412s. The report states that representatives are already with Bell in Texas discussing details of the acquisition. The SLAF already operates eight Bell 412s. Unusually, the Air Force also operates pseudo civil flights under the operating... Read more
20-May-2010Source: HeliHub.com
The Sri Lankan Air Force has agreed to provide a helicopter service to get people to and from the airport, following recent flooding in the region. The SLAF has for a long time operated a commercial arm under the name of Helitours, albeit with the helicopters retained in military colours and with military serials. HeliHub.com... Read more
