NEWS & EVENTS - GENERAL
17 October 2014
New VIP jet and SAAF airlift not on our agenda - Armscor
General
Acting Armscor chief executive Sipho Mkwanazi has told MPs that plans to acquire a VIP jet have not been handed to the State’s defence and security acquisition agency.
8 October 2014
SAAF Museums open once again!
General
The SAAF Museum at Zwartkop and the two satellite branches at Cape Town and Port Elizabeth will once again be open to members of the public as of Thursday 9 October.
3 October 2014
South Africa could get back into the A400M hangar
General
Continuing tough economic conditions could well open the door for the SAAF to acquire much-needed airlift capacity in the not-too-distant future.
2 October 2014
Air Force chief apologises for Museum closure
General
SAAF Chief Lt Gen Zakes Msimang and the Air Force Command Council have apologised for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of the SAAF Museum headquarters and one of its satellites.
1 October 2014
SAAF Museums closed until further notice
General
In a move that has shocked both SAAF Museum staff and aviation enthusiasts alike, the SAAF Museum has issued a notice saying that all three popular aviation museum will be closed until further notice.
1 October 2014
Attempted theft behind SAAF Museum closure
General
Two factors are behind the current temporary closure of the SAAF Museum at AFB Zwartkop as well as its satellites at Air Force Bases Port Elizabeth and Ysterplaat.
26 September 2014
SAAF selects C295 for transport and maritime roles?
General
Despite no official announcement having been made, AirForces Daily reports that the SAAF has selected the Airbus C295 to satisfy its present requirement for both a light transport and maritime patrol aircraft.
17 September 2014
Airforce air capability demo impresses
General
The SAAF impressed foreign military dignitaries at Tuesday’s Air Capability Demonstration (ACD) with an impressive display of firepower and synchronised manoeuvring.
1 September 2014
Saab’s Impi effectively tracking blue forces
General
The locally developed Impi tactical modem is fast gaining acceptance within the SANDF, already in use by the SAAF.
22 August 2014
Oryx upgrade to be completed in 2016
General
The long-delayed upgrade of the Denel Aviation Oryx avionics and navigation system will only be completed in early 2016, four years later than originally planned.
1 August 2014
Zuma forced to wait for flight, like the rest of us
General
Next time you find yourself stranded due to flight delays/cancelations, remember this: even presidents get stranded at the airport on the odd occasion.
23 July 2014
Exercise Winter Solstice to test SAAF readiness
General
Starting on Saturday the SAAF will stand up and be counted for operational and combat readiness when Exercise Winter Solstice IV starts.
26 June 2014
Helicopter rescue operation to evacuate patient off ship
General
22 Squadon and the NSRI evacuate a crewmen from a ship 50 nautical miles off-shore.
19 June 2014
Air Force on thin ice, experts say
General
According to pilots and technicians in the Air Force, these accidents should be a wake-up call to those making decisions for the military's budget.
18 June 2014
SAAF names plane crash dead
General
The three SA Air Force members killed when their Cessna Caravan crashed in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, were named by the SA National Defence Force on Wednesday.
18 June 2014
Air force crash mystery
General
By Graeme HoskenA routine air force training flight turned into a disaster yesterday morning when the aircraft crashed into an Mpumalanga mountain, killing its two crew and a passenger.The Cessna Caravan C208 from 41 Squadron, which is based at Wate...
17 June 2014
Three kiled, two injured in Caravan crash
General
Three people died when a Cessna aircraft crashed inear Lydenburg this morning.
30 May 2014
Strong Air Force presence at Air Capability Demonstration
General
The SAAF held its first Air Capability Demonstration (ACD) of the year at the Roodewal weapons range this week.
27 May 2014
SAAF praised after spectacular rescue
General
The SA Air Force carried out a complicated rescue mission on Sunday in the Magaliesberg mountains after a man was hurt jumping into a pool.
23 May 2014
Latest DRC troop rotation again highlights SAAF airlift problems
General
The lack of airlift capacity in the SA Air Force (SAAF) is widely acknowledged. What apparently is not being as widely acknowledged is the need for proper planning on charters to ensure soldiers and the logistics needed for them to properly do the...
22 May 2014
Airforce recognises those who serve
General
In a month during 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, those still serving are also recognised.
19 May 2014
SA Air Force remembers fallen airmen
General
As South Africa commemorates 20 years of democracy, the South African Air Force (SAAF) has held a moving tribute to those who died in service to their country.
19 May 2014
Lack of airlift capacity leaves SA soldiers in the lurch
General
Months of intensive and at times brutal, training, are on hold for 5 SA Infantry Battalion as soldiers kick their heels at the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) mobilisation centre in Bloemfontein awaiting transport to the DRC. The 850 soldier...
16 May 2014
SA soldiers stranded - emergency meetings in Pretoria
General
South African soldiers of the UN Force Intervention Brigade in the DRC spent a miserable night at Entebbe Airport after the arrangements for their transport flight was bungled.
14 May 2014
SAAF’s Flying Cheetahs to stay airborne
General
The SAAF recently signed a steady state support contract for Saab Grintek Defence to maintain its 26 Gripen aircraft.
New VIP jet and SAAF airlift not on our agenda - Armscor
General
Acting Armscor chief executive Sipho Mkwanazi has told MPs that plans to acquire a VIP jet have not been handed to the State’s defence and security acquisition agency.
SAAF Museums open once again!
General
The SAAF Museum at Zwartkop and the two satellite branches at Cape Town and Port Elizabeth will once again be open to members of the public as of Thursday 9 October.
South Africa could get back into the A400M hangar
General
Continuing tough economic conditions could well open the door for the SAAF to acquire much-needed airlift capacity in the not-too-distant future.
Air Force chief apologises for Museum closure
General
SAAF Chief Lt Gen Zakes Msimang and the Air Force Command Council have apologised for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of the SAAF Museum headquarters and one of its satellites.
SAAF Museums closed until further notice
General
In a move that has shocked both SAAF Museum staff and aviation enthusiasts alike, the SAAF Museum has issued a notice saying that all three popular aviation museum will be closed until further notice.
Attempted theft behind SAAF Museum closure
General
Two factors are behind the current temporary closure of the SAAF Museum at AFB Zwartkop as well as its satellites at Air Force Bases Port Elizabeth and Ysterplaat.
SAAF selects C295 for transport and maritime roles?
General
Despite no official announcement having been made, AirForces Daily reports that the SAAF has selected the Airbus C295 to satisfy its present requirement for both a light transport and maritime patrol aircraft.
Airforce air capability demo impresses
General
The SAAF impressed foreign military dignitaries at Tuesday’s Air Capability Demonstration (ACD) with an impressive display of firepower and synchronised manoeuvring.
Saab’s Impi effectively tracking blue forces
General
The locally developed Impi tactical modem is fast gaining acceptance within the SANDF, already in use by the SAAF.
Oryx upgrade to be completed in 2016
General
The long-delayed upgrade of the Denel Aviation Oryx avionics and navigation system will only be completed in early 2016, four years later than originally planned.
Zuma forced to wait for flight, like the rest of us
General
Next time you find yourself stranded due to flight delays/cancelations, remember this: even presidents get stranded at the airport on the odd occasion.
Exercise Winter Solstice to test SAAF readiness
General
Starting on Saturday the SAAF will stand up and be counted for operational and combat readiness when Exercise Winter Solstice IV starts.
Helicopter rescue operation to evacuate patient off ship
General
22 Squadon and the NSRI evacuate a crewmen from a ship 50 nautical miles off-shore.
Air Force on thin ice, experts say
General
According to pilots and technicians in the Air Force, these accidents should be a wake-up call to those making decisions for the military's budget.
SAAF names plane crash dead
General
The three SA Air Force members killed when their Cessna Caravan crashed in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, were named by the SA National Defence Force on Wednesday.
Air force crash mystery
General
By Graeme HoskenA routine air force training flight turned into a disaster yesterday morning when the aircraft crashed into an Mpumalanga mountain, killing its two crew and a passenger.The Cessna Caravan C208 from 41 Squadron, which is based at Wate...
Three kiled, two injured in Caravan crash
General
Three people died when a Cessna aircraft crashed inear Lydenburg this morning.
Strong Air Force presence at Air Capability Demonstration
General
The SAAF held its first Air Capability Demonstration (ACD) of the year at the Roodewal weapons range this week.
SAAF praised after spectacular rescue
General
The SA Air Force carried out a complicated rescue mission on Sunday in the Magaliesberg mountains after a man was hurt jumping into a pool.
Latest DRC troop rotation again highlights SAAF airlift problems
General
The lack of airlift capacity in the SA Air Force (SAAF) is widely acknowledged. What apparently is not being as widely acknowledged is the need for proper planning on charters to ensure soldiers and the logistics needed for them to properly do the...
Airforce recognises those who serve
General
In a month during 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, those still serving are also recognised.
SA Air Force remembers fallen airmen
General
As South Africa commemorates 20 years of democracy, the South African Air Force (SAAF) has held a moving tribute to those who died in service to their country.
Lack of airlift capacity leaves SA soldiers in the lurch
General
Months of intensive and at times brutal, training, are on hold for 5 SA Infantry Battalion as soldiers kick their heels at the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) mobilisation centre in Bloemfontein awaiting transport to the DRC. The 850 soldier...
SA soldiers stranded - emergency meetings in Pretoria
General
South African soldiers of the UN Force Intervention Brigade in the DRC spent a miserable night at Entebbe Airport after the arrangements for their transport flight was bungled.
SAAF’s Flying Cheetahs to stay airborne
General
The SAAF recently signed a steady state support contract for Saab Grintek Defence to maintain its 26 Gripen aircraft.
