22-Oct-2023Source: HeliHub.com
The maintenance situation of the South African Air Force (SAAF) fleet is woeful, and has been highlighted in a recent parliamentary Written Response by the Minister of Defence to a Question to a question posed by S J F Marais of the Democratic Alliance party. Mr Marais is a member of both the Joint Standing... Read more
21-Sep-2016Source: HeliHub.com
The South African air force is giving their 39 Oryx helicopters a full upgrade. The upgrade, which will be a multi-million Rand project, includes avionic and engine upgrades with a general renovation of all systems. The Oryx helicopters have been in use for the past 15 years. These helicopters are much needed as they are... Read more
26-Nov-2010Source: Armscor
CONTRACT DETAIL FOR ACQUISITION/LOGISTICS (LGS) – LGS/2010/4511 Reference No: LGS/2010/4511 Requirements: Product support for the Oryx helicopter fleet – extension of ELGS/2002/594 Awarded Date: 25 Nov 2010 Contract Value: R390 682 957,61 Classification: Restricted Contracts Awarded To: Denel (Pty) Ltd t/a Denel Aviation P O Box 11 KEMPTON PARK 1620 HeliHub.com editor note – 390,682,957.61... Read more
1-Oct-2010Source: defenceWeb
Grintek Ewation has been awarded a R23 859 454 contract to maintain its electronic warfare (EW) and communication intelligence systems aboard the Denel Oryx medium utility helicopter and Douglas C47TP Dhttps://www.helihub.com/wordpress/wp-admin/post-new.phpakota aircraft.... Read more
2-Oct-2009Source: DefenceWeb
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.... Read more