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Tenders awarded during September 2009

SAAF related tenders awarded during September 2009.

 

Denel Aviation Upgrades the Oryx On-Board Communication and Navigation Systems

The systems\' upgrade, which will include the modification and installation of the new on-board equipment will significantly extend their service life.

 

SA needs new MPA by 2016

The South African Air Force will need new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from 2016.

 

A-Darter delivered for Gripen integration

Denel Dynamics has delivered a test version of its A-Darter 5th generation short-range IR AAM to Saab of Sweden for integration onto the JAS39C/D.

 

Nombembe shines light on air force’s idle trainer aircraft

The Department of Defence incurred irregular expenditure of R118m last year because it did not follow proper procurement procedures, auditor-general Terence Nombembe has reported.

 

SAAF pupil pilots arrive at Babcock

The first SAAF pupil pilots to receive training on the Cessna C172 side-by-side trainer arrived at Babcock Central Flying Academy at Grand Central, Midrand.

 

SA fighter could soar in South American skies

The South American country of Ecuador is negotiating with South Africa to buy 12 Denel Cheetah C single-seat fighters, retired from SAAF service.

 

SAAF to Join Denel & SAA in Bid to Curb Skills Loss

The SAAF plans to cooperate with Denel and SAA to curb the skills loss.

 

SA Air Force flying by the seat of its pants

Collapsing buildings, ageing and overworked aircraft, uncertainty around aircraft procurement programmes and shrinking strategic manpower are leaving the SAAF with its wings clipped.

 

BAE Systems, ATE to take Hawk to “OC4” standard

BAE Systems to upgrade the Navigation & Weapons system of SAAF Hawks to \"Operational Capability 4\" standard.

 

New air force recruitment plan

The SAAF continues to lose personnel mainly to the private sector, with 13 pilots and 74 technical staff lost since January.

 

Airforce loses skills at a ‘steady pace"

The loss of human resources, scarce skills and above all, pilots, remains one of the biggest challenges for the South African Air Force (SAAF).

 

More VIP planes for SA?

The DoD may acquire more long-range VIP aircraft after an incident on Monday last week that saw a Reserve Force Douglas DC9 make an emergency landing.

 

Tenders awarded during August 2009

SAAF related tenders awarded during August 2009.

 

Westcoast Air Carnival & Fly-in

Situated on the West Coast, Vredendal hosted the Denel Aviation Westcoast Air Carnival & Fly-in at the Old Flying Field. Dean Wingrin reports.

 

Pilot shortages: The Actual Figures

In order for readers to get a better insight into the debate between the DA and the DoD, we quote below the actual figures supplied by the DoD to the DA.

 

Pilot dearth 'grounds Air Force'

A drastic shortage of pilots has effectively wiped out the state of combat readiness of the SA Air Force, a Democratic Alliance MP said on Thursday.

 

Budget airline pilots fly Zuma

President Zuma is being flown to official engagements by pilots from budget airline Kulula because of a chronic shortage of qualified air force personnel.

 

MoD responds to Citizen article

The Ministry of Defence has issued a media statement regarding the use of Reserve force pilots to fly the President of SA.

 

Civilians to train airforce pilots

The airforce will be outsourcing its basic flying training to a private flying school in the short term.

 

Ground tests on last Agusta A109 LUH Completed

Denel Saab Aerostructures has successfully completed a series of stringent ground tests on the last A109 helicopter it has assembled for the SAAF.

 

Air force keen to accomodate airlines

The SAAF is keen to explore co-use of AFB Overberg in the southern Cape for commercial purposes.

 

Tenders awarded during July 2009

SAAF related tenders awarded during July 2009.

 

South African Gripens to get Thales reconnaissance pods

South Africa\'s fleet of Saab Gripen fighters will be equipped with Thales Optronics-produced reconnaissance pods.

 

SA Air Force (22 Sqn) in daring rescue

SAAF helicopters airlifted the crew of a stricken ship to safety shortly before it sank off the West Coast on Thursday afternoon.

 
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