Register Update – South Africa – August 2010
Source: HeliHub.com, 5 Sep, 10
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Register Update – South Africa – July 2010
Source: HeilHub.com, 31 Aug, 10
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Rooivalk faces problems at home in South Africa
Source: UPI, 16 Aug, 10
Questions are being asked in Parliament as to why 12 Denel AH-2 Rooivalks in the South African’s Air Force 16 squadron have been put in storage rather than remaining operational
Ka32 supports South African research trip to Marion Island
Source: News24, 12 Aug, 10
Kamov Ka32 registered ZS-RRI features in photo accompanying article. Second helicopter mentioned, and likely to be sister ship ZS-PXU [file photo]
Swaziland Army being sued over helicopter maintenance
Source: Times of Swaziland, 5 Aug, 10
Gert Stemmet, in his court papers, alleges that he entered into an oral agreement with the army, which was represented by Colonel Mdzue W. Khumalo, around October 2009 for the provision of mechanical services to the “fleet of helicopters” belonging to the army.
Rotorway South Africa granted manufacturing approval
Source: Rotorway, 30 Jul, 10
Rotorway South Africa has been granted a Manufacturing Organization Approval Certificate by the South African Civil Aviation Authority. This certificate allows for helicopters built in the South African factory to be used for commercial operations. RotorWay South Africa is in the process of several helicopters sales to flight schools. K5, a a prominent South African [...]
South African Air Force commences offshore oil platform supply flights
Source: DefenceWeb, 20 Jul, 10
SAAF is flying the shuttle service for Government-owned PetroSA with effect from July 1. A spokesman added “We complied because part of our mandate is to assist other government departments” , also confirming the flights were infrequent.
Register Update – South Africa – June 2010
Source: HeliHub.com, 16 Jul, 10
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Register Update – South Africa – May 2010
Source: HeliHub.com, 9 Jul, 10
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
South African man arrested for shining laser pen at helicopter
Source: IOL, 30 Jun, 10
A Durban man has been arrested for shining a laser light at a helicopter, blinding the pilot while he was patrolling the beach on Saturday.
Iridium expands reach with South African license
Source: Iridium, 24 Jun, 10
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) announces the establishment of “Iridium South Africa,” under which Iridium has licenses to operate, provide and sell mobile satellite services (MSS) in the country. The authorization was provided by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), the regulator for the South African communications and broadcasting services. This authorization enables Iridium [...]
Heliquip liquidates $280K of spares
Source: Heliquip, 3 Jun, 10
South African company Heliquip have a quantity of spares, tooling and equipment accumulated over some 30 years which they are seeking to liquidate. The package contains Eurocopter / Bell / Hughes/Schweizer and Hiller. Some of the spares are new or overhauled and the tooling is from line maintenance tools to overhaul tooling and specialised testing [...]
Dart expands global reach with new partner in South Africa
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 3 Jun, 10
DART Helicopter Services (DHS), a major producer and global distributor of more than 3,000 certified helicopter accessories, has completed an exclusive distribution agreement with a world- class aerospace services business that will establish a stronger DHS presence in South Africa. The new partnership involves National Airways Corporation (NAC), headquartered in Johannesburg. Offering a full range [...]
NAC air ambulance contract terminated amid overcharge allegations
Source: Dispatch Online, 18 May, 10
The Health Department has ended its air ambulance contract with Lanseria-based National Aircraft Corporation (NAC) and demanded that the company pays more than R11million for overcharging the department.
South African Police demonstrate forcing down a Hijacked plane using helicopter
14 May, 10
Several police units descended on the new King Shaka International Airport in Durban to display how they will handle life-threatening situations during the World Cup, which starts next month.
Register Update – South Africa – April 2010
Source: HeliHub.com, 12 May, 10
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Register Update – South Africa – March 2010
Source: HeliHub.com, 5 May, 10
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
NAC Helicopters gears up for FIFA World Cup
Source: NAC Helicopters, 20 Feb, 10
NAC executive helicopter operations offer an array of VIP helicopter services which includes aircraft slinging, geological surveyance, game work, helicopter filming, vehicle tracking, contract management, advanced helicopter instruction as well as helicopter air charter flights. We operate our helicopter operations and charters from various destinations around South African so that you are never too far [...]
South Africa’s East Cape probes 10M Rand air ambulance scam
Source: Citizan, 18 Feb, 10
Investigation focusing on possible collusion between health officials and employees of National Airways
Register Update – South Africa – January 2010
Source: HeliHub.com, 10 Feb, 10
This news item is part of the HeliHub.com “Register Updates” series, listing helicopters which have been added to a particular national register, removed from it or the listed owner has changed. Our coverage represents the majority of registration and owner changes within the global civilian helicopter fleet. Most updates are weekly or monthly, although some [...]
Call for South Africa to rescue $45M AgustaWestland deal
Source: Defence Web, 2 Feb, 10
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says government, state arms acquisition agency Armscor and the Denel arsenal must act to save the deal as soon as possible
South African Police order two more AS350B3s
25 Jan, 10
The police have ordered a further two AS350B3 Squirrel single-engined light utility helicopters (LUH) at a cost of some 66 million Rand
Helipad creates waves in Sandton
Source: Eyewitness News, 21 Jan, 10
While some residents were concerned about noise pollution and an increase of traffic in their area others said the project was progressive.
Vector Aerospace acquires PT6A repair and overhaul shop in South Africa
Source: Rotornews, 24 Dec, 09
Vector Aerospace has concluded through a wholly owned subsidiary the acquisition of a repair and overhaul facility for PT6A model engines located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
South African Air Force Oryx comms upgrade underway
Source: DefenceWeb, 2 Oct, 09
The upgrade of the on-board communication and navigation systems of the Denel M1 Oryx medium helicopter is underway at Denel Aviation’s Kempton Park facility as part of the South African Air Force’s Project Drummer.
RotorWay South Africa is Awarded MOA Approval
Source: Rotorway, 28 Sep, 09
Rotorway South Africa has been granted a Manufacturing Organization Approval Certificate by the South African Civil Aviation Authority
South Africa adds five more FMS Moving Maps to their Police fleet
Source: Vertical, 23 Sep, 09
Flight Management Systems of Calgary, Canada has announced that Carl Zeiss Optronics (PTY) has received 5 FMS Moving Map integration kits intended for the South African Police Service BO-105 helicopters and Pilatus PC-6 fixed wing aircraft. This brings the total number of FMS Moving Map systems flying with the SAPS, to eleven.
Denel Saab Aerostructures adds new dimension to South Africa’s aerostructures capabilities
Source: Denel, 22 Sep, 09
“In developing these technological and advanced manufacturing capabilities at Denel Saab Aerostructures, South Africa will soon become a more significant player in the global aerostructures supply chain,” says Lana Kinley, CEO of DSA.
South African tender for Provision of Medium Helicopter Fire Fighting and Rescue Services
Source: Overberg District Municipality, 3 Sep, 09
Duly completed tenders must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and placed in the official tender box before 12h00 on Monday, 11 September 2009
Denel Saab Aerostructures completes ground tests on AgustaWestland A109 LUH
Source: Denel, 1 Sep, 09
The ground tests involved various assessments to ensure that all components required for the aircraft to lift off the ground were in perfect working order.
Denel Saab Aerostructures has modernised and is ready to fly
Source: Engineering News, 18 Aug, 09
DSA has been one of the local companies which received offset, or industrial participation, work, and technology and skills transfer, in return for orders placed with overseas companies to re-equip the South African Air Force (SAAF). “We’ve certainly benefited from the offsets programmes,” she says.
Kenyan Air Force arrive for training at Starlite Aviation Group
Source: Starlite Aviation Group, 15 Aug, 09
Vislink’s LE&PS business unit provides security framework for 2010 World Cup
Source: Rotorhub, 17 Jul, 09
South African Police pilot flies himself to hospital after being shot
Source: News24, 7 May, 09
Helivac Medical Helicopter Services – a service was designed by a cyclist for cyclists
Source: IOL, 6 May, 09
South African court stops auction of helicopters and parts
Source: IOL, 30 Apr, 09
South African Police scrap UAV purchase after buying six R44s
Source: ITweb, 1 Apr, 09
The UAVs, which were sidelined for six Robinson R44 Raven II helicopters, worth more than R30 million, would have been purchased as part of the R650 million SAPS procurement drive for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Red Cross AMS Of South Africa Orders Four AW119 Ke Helicopters
Source: AgustaWestland, 16 Jul, 08
Red Cross AMS Of South Africa Orders Four AW119 Ke Helicopters
