Kolitha Goonetilleke to be new Air Force Commander

The Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Kolitha Goonetilleke is to be appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force with effect from March 1, 2014; as the current Commander,

Harsha Abeywickrema is due to retire on February 28, 2014, defence sources said. Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrema assumed duties as Air Force Commander on February 28, 2011.