NEWS & EVENTS - DISPOSALS
9 September 2024
C47-TP grounding leaves SAAF with no maritime eyes in the sky
Disposals
The SA Air Force (SAAF) is stranded when it comes to maritime patrols and the possibility of replacement airframes appearing is slim to non-existent.
8 May 2024
End of an era as SAAF Dakota retirement looms
Disposals
End of an era: After 81 years of military service in South Africa, the C47-TP Turbo Dakota is finally being taken out of SAAF service.
21 April 2023
SAAF Boeing 707 spares up for sale
Disposals
Armscor’s Defence Disposal Solutions (DDS) is inviting offers for â€"spares†for decommissioned Boeing 707s once used as electronic warfare and aerial refueling platforms by the SAAF.
17 January 2022
Old SAAF Boeing tanker finally scrapped
Disposals
Photos have emerged on the internet of an ex-South African Air Force (SAAF) Boeing 707 being scrapped in 2014.
27 September 2021
Temporary home for Oryx 1234 at AFB Swartkop
Disposals
The helicopter population of the oldest base in the SA Air Force (SAAF) " Swartkop in Centurion " has grown by one but the rotorcraft will neither be operational nor join other exhibits at the SAAF Museum.
18 September 2021
SAAF Museum to acquire new helicopter exhibit (Updated)
Disposals
As a consequence of an underfunded budget, the SAAF is having to delay maintenance of Oryx helicopters.
13 June 2016
Defence Minister’s clarification on “stolen” SAAF aircraft
Disposals
An attempt by a Freedom Front Plus MP to shed further light on aircraft apparently “stolen” from the SA Air Force (SAAF) has resulted in further confusion thanks to the response by Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
21 September 2012
Surplus military aircraft for sale
Disposals
Various utility and pilot training aircraft that are no longer required by the SAAF are in the process of being disposed of.
14 December 2010
Cheetah sale to Ecuador worth $78.4m
Disposals
Denel Aviation has confirmed that the total contract value of the 12 Cheetah fighter aircraft sold to Ecuador is expected to be $78.4 million.
13 December 2010
Ecuador purchases ex-SAAF Cheetah fighters
Disposals
Denel Aviation has anonunced that it has sold 12 Cheetah supersonic fighter aircraft to Ecuador.
30 June 2010
Ecuador inks Cheetah deal
Disposals
Ecuador is to buy nine Cheetah C fighter aircraft for US$80 million.
25 September 2009
SA fighter could soar in South American skies
Disposals
The South American country of Ecuador is negotiating with South Africa to buy 12 Denel Cheetah C single-seat fighters, retired from SAAF service.
15 July 2009
Hercules fleet reduced by one
Disposals
The first SAAF C-130B Hercules to be upgraded to BZ configuration has been cannibalised and may never returned to service.
31 March 2009
Transalls get the final chop
Disposals
The on again, off again saga of the disposal of the SAAF C-160Z Transall cargo aircraft has finally reached a conclusion with the scrapping and destruction of the eight remaining airframes.
17 March 2009
Sale of aircraft in jeopardy
Disposals
The sale of approximately 10 Cessna 185 aircraft may be in jeopardy after the service records were burnt over three years ago.
24 November 2008
SAAF to break up C160Z Transall wrecks
Disposals
The hulks of eight Aerospatiale C160Z Transall medium transports that have been weathering alongside the runway of Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria for 15 years will shortly be cut up for scrap.
8 September 2008
BK117 and Rooivalk helicopter news
Disposals
The BK117 helicopter is to remain in service for longer and Rooivalk will be certified for deployment.
4 August 2008
Department of defence selling old hardware
Disposals
Fancy your own Boeing 707? The South African defence department have a couple to spare, no doubt going cheap.
20 July 2008
Second Dakota for Bokriver training facility
Disposals
Air Force Base Ysterplaat successfully transported C47-TP Dakota 6884 from the base in Milnerton to the Bokriver Military Training Facility two weeks ago. Due to the fact that this was such a success it was decided that the second and fina...
4 July 2008
Dakota travels to Ceres by road
Disposals
A C-47TP Dakota aircraft will follow an unusual path by road tomorrow and Friday when it will be transported to the Bokrivier military base between Ceres and Touwsrivier
19 June 2008
Fighter squadron for sale!
Disposals
Armscor is at the Eurosatory exhibition to seek customers for Cheetah C fighters that are surplus to the requirements of the South African Air Force.
3 April 2008
End of the runway for Cheetah fighter jets
Disposals
It was the end of an era for the SA Air Force (SAAF) on Wednesday when the Cheetah fighter jets were decommissioned.
2 April 2008
Cheetahs fly through SA sky for the last time
Disposals
The jet engines of the airforces’ Cheetah have been silenced for the last time. After 22 years since they first took to the air, yesterday it was time to bid them farewell.
28 January 2008
New lease of life for the BK-117
Disposals
What should have been a rather sad and sombre function turned out to be a rather joyous occasion, when Brig. Gen. Jakes Msimang announced that the BK-117 helicopters in service with the SAAF would be gradually phased out.
30 December 2007
BK117 retired from the SAAF?
Disposals
It has been rumoured that the SAAF has transferred its BK117 helicopters presently with 15 Squadron in Durban to the SA Police Service (SAPS).
C47-TP grounding leaves SAAF with no maritime eyes in the sky
Disposals
The SA Air Force (SAAF) is stranded when it comes to maritime patrols and the possibility of replacement airframes appearing is slim to non-existent.
End of an era as SAAF Dakota retirement looms
Disposals
End of an era: After 81 years of military service in South Africa, the C47-TP Turbo Dakota is finally being taken out of SAAF service.
SAAF Boeing 707 spares up for sale
Disposals
Armscor’s Defence Disposal Solutions (DDS) is inviting offers for â€"spares†for decommissioned Boeing 707s once used as electronic warfare and aerial refueling platforms by the SAAF.
Old SAAF Boeing tanker finally scrapped
Disposals
Photos have emerged on the internet of an ex-South African Air Force (SAAF) Boeing 707 being scrapped in 2014.
Temporary home for Oryx 1234 at AFB Swartkop
Disposals
The helicopter population of the oldest base in the SA Air Force (SAAF) " Swartkop in Centurion " has grown by one but the rotorcraft will neither be operational nor join other exhibits at the SAAF Museum.
SAAF Museum to acquire new helicopter exhibit (Updated)
Disposals
As a consequence of an underfunded budget, the SAAF is having to delay maintenance of Oryx helicopters.
Defence Minister’s clarification on “stolen” SAAF aircraft
Disposals
An attempt by a Freedom Front Plus MP to shed further light on aircraft apparently “stolen” from the SA Air Force (SAAF) has resulted in further confusion thanks to the response by Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
Surplus military aircraft for sale
Disposals
Various utility and pilot training aircraft that are no longer required by the SAAF are in the process of being disposed of.
Cheetah sale to Ecuador worth $78.4m
Disposals
Denel Aviation has confirmed that the total contract value of the 12 Cheetah fighter aircraft sold to Ecuador is expected to be $78.4 million.
Ecuador purchases ex-SAAF Cheetah fighters
Disposals
Denel Aviation has anonunced that it has sold 12 Cheetah supersonic fighter aircraft to Ecuador.
Ecuador inks Cheetah deal
Disposals
Ecuador is to buy nine Cheetah C fighter aircraft for US$80 million.
SA fighter could soar in South American skies
Disposals
The South American country of Ecuador is negotiating with South Africa to buy 12 Denel Cheetah C single-seat fighters, retired from SAAF service.
Hercules fleet reduced by one
Disposals
The first SAAF C-130B Hercules to be upgraded to BZ configuration has been cannibalised and may never returned to service.
Transalls get the final chop
Disposals
The on again, off again saga of the disposal of the SAAF C-160Z Transall cargo aircraft has finally reached a conclusion with the scrapping and destruction of the eight remaining airframes.
Sale of aircraft in jeopardy
Disposals
The sale of approximately 10 Cessna 185 aircraft may be in jeopardy after the service records were burnt over three years ago.
SAAF to break up C160Z Transall wrecks
Disposals
The hulks of eight Aerospatiale C160Z Transall medium transports that have been weathering alongside the runway of Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria for 15 years will shortly be cut up for scrap.
BK117 and Rooivalk helicopter news
Disposals
The BK117 helicopter is to remain in service for longer and Rooivalk will be certified for deployment.
Department of defence selling old hardware
Disposals
Fancy your own Boeing 707? The South African defence department have a couple to spare, no doubt going cheap.
Second Dakota for Bokriver training facility
Disposals
Air Force Base Ysterplaat successfully transported C47-TP Dakota 6884 from the base in Milnerton to the Bokriver Military Training Facility two weeks ago. Due to the fact that this was such a success it was decided that the second and fina...
Dakota travels to Ceres by road
Disposals
A C-47TP Dakota aircraft will follow an unusual path by road tomorrow and Friday when it will be transported to the Bokrivier military base between Ceres and Touwsrivier
Fighter squadron for sale!
Disposals
Armscor is at the Eurosatory exhibition to seek customers for Cheetah C fighters that are surplus to the requirements of the South African Air Force.
End of the runway for Cheetah fighter jets
Disposals
It was the end of an era for the SA Air Force (SAAF) on Wednesday when the Cheetah fighter jets were decommissioned.
Cheetahs fly through SA sky for the last time
Disposals
The jet engines of the airforces’ Cheetah have been silenced for the last time. After 22 years since they first took to the air, yesterday it was time to bid them farewell.
New lease of life for the BK-117
Disposals
What should have been a rather sad and sombre function turned out to be a rather joyous occasion, when Brig. Gen. Jakes Msimang announced that the BK-117 helicopters in service with the SAAF would be gradually phased out.
BK117 retired from the SAAF?
Disposals
It has been rumoured that the SAAF has transferred its BK117 helicopters presently with 15 Squadron in Durban to the SA Police Service (SAPS).
