Mil V-12 AND Mil Mi-26: THE WORLD’S LARGEST TWO HELICOPTERS
Compiled by: Gp Capt Kumar Kirinde , SLAF
Mil V-12
The Mil V-12 (NATO reporting name: Homer), is the largest helicopter ever built. Construction of the...
Passengers confident in Onboard Safety, continue to support mask-wearing
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that based on its latest passenger survey conducted in June, most air travelers are confident...
Malaysia Airlines enhances its Business Class and Business Suite Fare Family Enjoy a Host...
KLIA, 29 November 2021 – Malaysia Airlines is pleased to introduce enhancement on its Business Class fare family options with Basic, Flex, and Business...
SriLankan Airlines continues to support national vaccination drive
SriLankan Airlines is committed to supporting the national vaccination drive to help the Government of Sri Lanka combat the Coronavirus pandemic by flying down...
The Pucará at war
By : Suren Ratwatte
By the late 1980s, the insurgency in Sri Lanka’s north was taking on aspects of a significant conflict. The Liberation Tigers...
SriLankan Airlines awarded Platinum Standard status by APEX Health Safety
SriLankan Airlines has been awarded the Platinum Standard status by APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying following a full independent audit for its efforts...
SriLankan Airlines announces partnerships with tourism industry experts
The tourism industry connoisseurs – Uga Escapes, Walkers and Taru Villas have joined hands with SriLankan Airline's leisure arm – SriLankan Holidays to establish...
Indonesia Sriwijaya Air passenger plane missing after take-off
BBC News- A passenger plane with an estimated 62 people on board has gone missing shortly after take-off from the Indonesian capital Jakarta.
The Sriwijaya...
SriLankan Airlines marks its 42nd anniversary on a greener note
SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka, and a member of the oneworld alliance celebrated its 42nd anniversary by planting 42 trees across...
SQN LDR ERIC DOWNS [RETD], RAF – OC FLYING AND TRAINING, RCyAF (1959 TO...
Compiled By: Gp Capt Kumar Kirinde , SLAF
The below given notification was received recently by via WhatsApp initially from a retired SLAF air rank officer...












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