NEWS & EVENTS - GENERAL
5 October 2009
Tenders awarded during September 2009
General
SAAF related tenders awarded during September 2009.
5 October 2009
Denel Aviation Upgrades the Oryx On-Board Communication and Navigation Systems
General
The systems\' upgrade, which will include the modification and installation of the new on-board equipment will significantly extend their service life.
2 October 2009
SA needs new MPA by 2016
General
The South African Air Force will need new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from 2016.
2 October 2009
A-Darter delivered for Gripen integration
General
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.
1 October 2009
Nombembe shines light on air force’s idle trainer aircraft
General
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.
1 October 2009
SAAF pupil pilots arrive at Babcock
General
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.
25 September 2009
SA fighter could soar in South American skies
General
The South American country of Ecuador is negotiating with South Africa to buy 12 Denel Cheetah C single-seat fighters, retired from SAAF service.
19 September 2009
SAAF to Join Denel & SAA in Bid to Curb Skills Loss
General
The SAAF plans to cooperate with Denel and SAA to curb the skills loss.
14 September 2009
SA Air Force flying by the seat of its pants
General
Collapsing buildings, ageing and overworked aircraft, uncertainty around aircraft procurement programmes and shrinking strategic manpower are leaving the SAAF with its wings clipped.
14 September 2009
BAE Systems, ATE to take Hawk to “OC4” standard
General
BAE Systems to upgrade the Navigation & Weapons system of SAAF Hawks to \"Operational Capability 4\" standard.
14 September 2009
New air force recruitment plan
General
The SAAF continues to lose personnel mainly to the private sector, with 13 pilots and 74 technical staff lost since January.
12 September 2009
Airforce loses skills at a ‘steady pace"
General
The loss of human resources, scarce skills and above all, pilots, remains one of the biggest challenges for the South African Air Force (SAAF).
11 September 2009
More VIP planes for SA?
General
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.
3 September 2009
Tenders awarded during August 2009
General
SAAF related tenders awarded during August 2009.
29 August 2009
Westcoast Air Carnival & Fly-in
General
Situated on the West Coast, Vredendal hosted the Denel Aviation Westcoast Air Carnival & Fly-in at the Old Flying Field. Dean Wingrin reports.
21 August 2009
Pilot shortages: The Actual Figures
General
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.
20 August 2009
Pilot dearth 'grounds Air Force'
General
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.
19 August 2009
Budget airline pilots fly Zuma
General
President Zuma is being flown to official engagements by pilots from budget airline Kulula because of a chronic shortage of qualified air force personnel.
19 August 2009
MoD responds to Citizen article
General
The Ministry of Defence has issued a media statement regarding the use of Reserve force pilots to fly the President of SA.
18 August 2009
Civilians to train airforce pilots
General
The airforce will be outsourcing its basic flying training to a private flying school in the short term.
18 August 2009
Ground tests on last Agusta A109 LUH Completed
General
Denel Saab Aerostructures has successfully completed a series of stringent ground tests on the last A109 helicopter it has assembled for the SAAF.
12 August 2009
Air force keen to accomodate airlines
General
The SAAF is keen to explore co-use of AFB Overberg in the southern Cape for commercial purposes.
4 August 2009
Tenders awarded during July 2009
General
SAAF related tenders awarded during July 2009.
3 August 2009
South African Gripens to get Thales reconnaissance pods
General
South Africa\'s fleet of Saab Gripen fighters will be equipped with Thales Optronics-produced reconnaissance pods.
23 July 2009
SA Air Force (22 Sqn) in daring rescue
General
SAAF helicopters airlifted the crew of a stricken ship to safety shortly before it sank off the West Coast on Thursday afternoon.
Tenders awarded during September 2009
General
SAAF related tenders awarded during September 2009.
Denel Aviation Upgrades the Oryx On-Board Communication and Navigation Systems
General
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
General
The South African Air Force will need new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from 2016.
A-Darter delivered for Gripen integration
General
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
General
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
General
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
General
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
General
The SAAF plans to cooperate with Denel and SAA to curb the skills loss.
SA Air Force flying by the seat of its pants
General
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
General
BAE Systems to upgrade the Navigation & Weapons system of SAAF Hawks to \"Operational Capability 4\" standard.
New air force recruitment plan
General
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"
General
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?
General
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
General
SAAF related tenders awarded during August 2009.
Westcoast Air Carnival & Fly-in
General
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
General
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'
General
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
General
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
General
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
General
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
General
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
General
The SAAF is keen to explore co-use of AFB Overberg in the southern Cape for commercial purposes.
Tenders awarded during July 2009
General
SAAF related tenders awarded during July 2009.
South African Gripens to get Thales reconnaissance pods
General
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
General
SAAF helicopters airlifted the crew of a stricken ship to safety shortly before it sank off the West Coast on Thursday afternoon.
