NEWS & EVENTS - GENERAL
12 June 2012
Mapisa-Nqakula replaces Sisulu as defence minister
General
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, formerly the Minister of Correctional Services, has been appointed as the new Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, replacing Lindiwe Sisulu.
6 June 2012
New colours for Hawk
General
A Hawk of 85 Combat Flying School has recently been painted in new squadron colours.
1 June 2012
How South Africa integrates air power in foreign and security policy
General
South Africa’s Air Force head, Lt General Carlo Gagiano briefed Aerospace Forum Sweden on the roles, capabilities and budgetary restraints of the South African Air Force.
1 June 2012
SAAF BK 117s Existence by Increment
General
Ever since the BK 117 first started wearing SAAF serial numbers in late 1994, the type has come under multiple threats of permanent retirement from service.
30 May 2012
Lockheed offers high local content Super Hercules to SAAF
General
Lockheed Martin is offering its C-130XJ ‘Expandable\' Super Hercules with maximum local content to the SAAF.
30 May 2012
SAAF purchases new BK117 Particle Separators
General
In May 2012 the SAAF took delivery and installed the first of six Airwork BK117 Particle Separators (Sand Filters).
28 May 2012
Thales wins South African Air Force support contract
General
Thales has been selected for a five year Through Life Support contract.
21 May 2012
Airbus refund to shore up budget deficit
General
The R3.5 billion rand refunded by Airbus Military following the cancellation of a contract to purchase eight A400M transport aircraft will be used to fund maritime security and VIP jets.
19 May 2012
Nigeria: Airforce to Partner South Africa on Capacity Building
General
The Nigerian Air Force says it will partner South Africa on manpower training, procurement of equipment and joint military exercises with a view to building a formidable air force.
17 May 2012
Defence Force to take over Umtata airport
General
The South African Defence Force is preparing to take over the running of the under-utilised Umtata airport in the Eastern Cape.
11 May 2012
Ysterplaat Honours the Fallen
General
AFB Ysterplaat held its annual Air Force Memorial Service today in which the airforce recalls the memory of thousands of its members who gave their lives in service for their country in times of war and in times of peace.
11 May 2012
Last four Gripens to arrive in South Africa in September
General
The SAAF’s last four Gripens, currently in Sweden, will be delivered in August/September this year.
3 May 2012
Flying School might move from Langebaan
General
An acute shortage of money may forced the Air Force to move the flight school from Langebaan in the Western Cape to Hoedspruit in Limpopo.
1 May 2012
International air exercise to be held in South Africa?
General
Apart from planning and training with the three other current Gripen user countries, the SAAF\'s new generation of jet pilots were able to demonstrate their flying skills in an environment far different to that they are used to at the just concluded Exerc
1 May 2012
68 Air School acquires its first Turboprops
General
68 AS in Lyttleton outside Pretoria recently received two new additions to its aircraft ground instructional airframe inventory.
21 April 2012
TFDC Fly-In 2012
General
The TFDC Fly-in took place on 20 April 2012 at its usual place on AFB Overberg. Each year the dedicated organisation team go one step further to make the day better than the previous show and this year was no exception.
17 April 2012
Airbus Military offers C-295 for South African requirements
General
Airbus Military is demonstrating its C-295 transport aircraft to the SAAF in the hopes of receiving an order to fulfil its transport and maritime patrol requirements.
13 April 2012
SAAF Mobile Deployment Wing
General
The aircraft may get all the attention, and they may be the reason for the existence of the SAAF, but the flying squadrons could not function effectively or efficiently without the support of a wide variety of ground units.
12 April 2012
Airborne undercurrent at naval symposium
General
One may be forgiven for thinking that the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium concluding in Cape Town today was all about surface ships and other naval matters. However, at least two stands displaying naval hardware had another agenda up their sleeves.
9 April 2012
SA pilots 'shot down nine aircraft'
General
The South African Air Force has trained four fighter pilots during the past year.
3 April 2012
SA's Gripen pilots to get more flying hours
General
The SAAF is hopeful that the pilots of its Gripen fighters will be granted significantly more flying hours during the financial year, which started on April 1.
1 April 2012
Swatkop to undergo name and title changes
General
Ministerial approval is presently being sought for the official change of both title and name from the present \'Swartkop\' to \'Air Force Base Zwartkop\'.
30 March 2012
SAAF Gripens taking part in Exercise Lion Effort
General
The SAAF is for the first time taking part in Exercise Lion Effort in Sweden, a tactical exercise intended to enhance interoperability between Gripen user countries.
29 March 2012
SAAF signs maintenance agreement with Denel
General
Denel Aviation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the SAAF to promote the maintenance on a wide range of aircraft flown by the Air Force.
28 March 2012
Navy support for new patrol aircraft
General
The South African Navy has expressed strong support for the Airforce to acquire new maritime patrol aircraft.
Mapisa-Nqakula replaces Sisulu as defence minister
General
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, formerly the Minister of Correctional Services, has been appointed as the new Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, replacing Lindiwe Sisulu.
New colours for Hawk
General
A Hawk of 85 Combat Flying School has recently been painted in new squadron colours.
How South Africa integrates air power in foreign and security policy
General
South Africa’s Air Force head, Lt General Carlo Gagiano briefed Aerospace Forum Sweden on the roles, capabilities and budgetary restraints of the South African Air Force.
SAAF BK 117s Existence by Increment
General
Ever since the BK 117 first started wearing SAAF serial numbers in late 1994, the type has come under multiple threats of permanent retirement from service.
Lockheed offers high local content Super Hercules to SAAF
General
Lockheed Martin is offering its C-130XJ ‘Expandable\' Super Hercules with maximum local content to the SAAF.
SAAF purchases new BK117 Particle Separators
General
In May 2012 the SAAF took delivery and installed the first of six Airwork BK117 Particle Separators (Sand Filters).
Thales wins South African Air Force support contract
General
Thales has been selected for a five year Through Life Support contract.
Airbus refund to shore up budget deficit
General
The R3.5 billion rand refunded by Airbus Military following the cancellation of a contract to purchase eight A400M transport aircraft will be used to fund maritime security and VIP jets.
Nigeria: Airforce to Partner South Africa on Capacity Building
General
The Nigerian Air Force says it will partner South Africa on manpower training, procurement of equipment and joint military exercises with a view to building a formidable air force.
Defence Force to take over Umtata airport
General
The South African Defence Force is preparing to take over the running of the under-utilised Umtata airport in the Eastern Cape.
Ysterplaat Honours the Fallen
General
AFB Ysterplaat held its annual Air Force Memorial Service today in which the airforce recalls the memory of thousands of its members who gave their lives in service for their country in times of war and in times of peace.
Last four Gripens to arrive in South Africa in September
General
The SAAF’s last four Gripens, currently in Sweden, will be delivered in August/September this year.
Flying School might move from Langebaan
General
An acute shortage of money may forced the Air Force to move the flight school from Langebaan in the Western Cape to Hoedspruit in Limpopo.
International air exercise to be held in South Africa?
General
Apart from planning and training with the three other current Gripen user countries, the SAAF\'s new generation of jet pilots were able to demonstrate their flying skills in an environment far different to that they are used to at the just concluded Exerc
68 Air School acquires its first Turboprops
General
68 AS in Lyttleton outside Pretoria recently received two new additions to its aircraft ground instructional airframe inventory.
TFDC Fly-In 2012
General
The TFDC Fly-in took place on 20 April 2012 at its usual place on AFB Overberg. Each year the dedicated organisation team go one step further to make the day better than the previous show and this year was no exception.
Airbus Military offers C-295 for South African requirements
General
Airbus Military is demonstrating its C-295 transport aircraft to the SAAF in the hopes of receiving an order to fulfil its transport and maritime patrol requirements.
SAAF Mobile Deployment Wing
General
The aircraft may get all the attention, and they may be the reason for the existence of the SAAF, but the flying squadrons could not function effectively or efficiently without the support of a wide variety of ground units.
Airborne undercurrent at naval symposium
General
One may be forgiven for thinking that the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium concluding in Cape Town today was all about surface ships and other naval matters. However, at least two stands displaying naval hardware had another agenda up their sleeves.
SA pilots 'shot down nine aircraft'
General
The South African Air Force has trained four fighter pilots during the past year.
SA's Gripen pilots to get more flying hours
General
The SAAF is hopeful that the pilots of its Gripen fighters will be granted significantly more flying hours during the financial year, which started on April 1.
Swatkop to undergo name and title changes
General
Ministerial approval is presently being sought for the official change of both title and name from the present \'Swartkop\' to \'Air Force Base Zwartkop\'.
SAAF Gripens taking part in Exercise Lion Effort
General
The SAAF is for the first time taking part in Exercise Lion Effort in Sweden, a tactical exercise intended to enhance interoperability between Gripen user countries.
SAAF signs maintenance agreement with Denel
General
Denel Aviation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the SAAF to promote the maintenance on a wide range of aircraft flown by the Air Force.
Navy support for new patrol aircraft
General
The South African Navy has expressed strong support for the Airforce to acquire new maritime patrol aircraft.
