SLAF welcomes Beechcraft King Air 350 from Australia

The Australian government officially handed over a Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today, marking a significant boost to SLAF's air operations. The induction ceremony was attended by Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha, Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Paul Stephens, and Rear Admiral Brett Sonter, Commander of the Joint Agency Task Force Operation Sovereign Borders. The event took place at SLAF Base Ratmalana. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe