NEWS & EVENTS - GENERAL
8 July 2008
SAAF to acquire PAC 750XL?
General
It has been rumoured on aviation forums that the SAAF is evaluating the PAC 750XL turboprop utility aircraft.
4 July 2008
Dakota travels to Ceres by road
General
A C-47TP Dakota aircraft will follow an unusual path by road tomorrow and Friday when it will be transported to the Bokrivier military base between Ceres and Touwsrivier
24 June 2008
Berlin Airlift Exhibition Opened
General
The SAAF Museum at AFB Ysterplaat held a ceremony on 24 June 2008 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.
20 June 2008
Appointments and promotions
General
Approval has been granted for the appointments and/or promotion of senior SAAF officers.
19 June 2008
Fighter squadron for sale!
General
Armscor is at the Eurosatory exhibition to seek customers for Cheetah C fighters that are surplus to the requirements of the South African Air Force.
12 June 2008
Four SAAF students get their wings in Botswana
General
Thebephatswa Air Base (TPAB), near Gaborone, was on 23 May 2008, turned into a centre of the Batswana traditional cultural activities during a wings parade of eighteen students, which included four from the South African Air Force (SAAF).
3 June 2008
The Airforces wheels are falling off
General
The Airforce will one day only be capable of handling small, routine operations because of the exodus of key personnel overseas.
2 June 2008
SAAF provides support to Exercise Atlasur
General
Cape Town played host to three South American navies in the seventh of a series of biannual maritime exercises. The SAAF provided support services to the SA Navy and the exercise.
31 May 2008
SAAF losing top technicians?
General
The SA Air Force has lost dozens of top engineers and technicians in just a few months, with ten senior technicians resigning in one week to go to Australia.
30 May 2008
A109 LUH to be updated
General
Armscor has issued a Request for Quotation to Agusta S.p.A. of Italy for a flight controls and communication system update for the Agusta A109 Light Utility Helicopter....
28 May 2008
Diehl, SAAF agree IRIS-T missile deal for Gripen fleet
General
South Africa chose the weapon as an interim solution until development of its own missile, the A Darter, is complete.
26 May 2008
New Silver Falcon scheme options
General
In an exclusive for The Unofficial SAAF Website readers, herewith are the original four shortlisted colour schemes.
22 May 2008
Arrival of third SA Navy submarine
General
SAS Queen Modjadji I, South Africa's third and final submarine ordered under the Strategic Defence Package, arrived in Simon's Town today.
19 May 2008
SAAF shows what it is capable of
General
The SAAF held an Air Capability Demonstration at the Roodewal Weapons Range on Thursday 15 May 2008, using the occasion to show off its capabilities before invited guests. The Unofficial SAAF Website reports on the event, including 57 photos.
19 May 2008
First Silver Falcon aircraft arrive for repainting
General
The first step in creating a new corporate identity for the Silver Falcon aerobatic team was taken today when the first two Astra aircraft arrived at AFB Ysterplaat this morning for repainting by 2 ASU.
19 May 2008
DoD presents Strategic Plan
General
The Department of Defence presented their FY2008/09 Strategic Plan and Budget to the Portfolio Committee on Defence.
18 May 2008
Military Staff Leaving the SADF
General
South Africa's military top brass have warned that the rate at which soldiers, sailors, pilots and technical personnel are being poached from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) poses a serious threat to the country.
14 May 2008
Congratulations Andy Ragett: 7 000 hours!
General
Agusta Westland test pilot gains his 7 000th flying hour in a SAAF Super Lynx.
8 May 2008
Marshall awarded further extension to C-130 upgrade contract
General
UK company Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Ltd will provide specified SAAF C-130B structural components.
8 May 2008
New Silver Falcon paint scheme to go ahead
General
It has been confirmed that approval has been given for the Astra aircraft of the Silver Falcon aerobatic team to be painted in one of the original three designs.
30 April 2008
South Africa fields first Gripen fighter
General
The SAAF formally accepted its first Saab Gripen fighter into squadron service on 30 April, around one month after retiring its last unit of Denel Cheetah C/Ds.
24 April 2008
C-47TP visits the DRC
General
A 35 Squadron C-47TP Dakota (6837) was recently seen visiting Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
24 April 2008
Military base to cater for world cup security
General
The air force's Mobile Deployment Wing, which is commonly known as Snake Valley, is to be used as the joint operations centre for the tournament because of its excellent military facilities.
23 April 2008
Cheetah D's continue to fly!
General
Although the official retirement date for the SAAF Cheetah C and D aircraft was 2 April, the SAAF will continue to fly the Cheetah D on a special assignment with the Test Flight and Development Centre at AFB Overberg.
18 April 2008
New OC for Flying School
General
Air Force Base Bloemspruit near Bloemfontein held a Change of Command Parade at 87 Helicopter Flying School.
SAAF to acquire PAC 750XL?
General
It has been rumoured on aviation forums that the SAAF is evaluating the PAC 750XL turboprop utility aircraft.
Dakota travels to Ceres by road
General
A C-47TP Dakota aircraft will follow an unusual path by road tomorrow and Friday when it will be transported to the Bokrivier military base between Ceres and Touwsrivier
Berlin Airlift Exhibition Opened
General
The SAAF Museum at AFB Ysterplaat held a ceremony on 24 June 2008 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.
Appointments and promotions
General
Approval has been granted for the appointments and/or promotion of senior SAAF officers.
Fighter squadron for sale!
General
Armscor is at the Eurosatory exhibition to seek customers for Cheetah C fighters that are surplus to the requirements of the South African Air Force.
Four SAAF students get their wings in Botswana
General
Thebephatswa Air Base (TPAB), near Gaborone, was on 23 May 2008, turned into a centre of the Batswana traditional cultural activities during a wings parade of eighteen students, which included four from the South African Air Force (SAAF).
The Airforces wheels are falling off
General
The Airforce will one day only be capable of handling small, routine operations because of the exodus of key personnel overseas.
SAAF provides support to Exercise Atlasur
General
Cape Town played host to three South American navies in the seventh of a series of biannual maritime exercises. The SAAF provided support services to the SA Navy and the exercise.
SAAF losing top technicians?
General
The SA Air Force has lost dozens of top engineers and technicians in just a few months, with ten senior technicians resigning in one week to go to Australia.
A109 LUH to be updated
General
Armscor has issued a Request for Quotation to Agusta S.p.A. of Italy for a flight controls and communication system update for the Agusta A109 Light Utility Helicopter....
Diehl, SAAF agree IRIS-T missile deal for Gripen fleet
General
South Africa chose the weapon as an interim solution until development of its own missile, the A Darter, is complete.
New Silver Falcon scheme options
General
In an exclusive for The Unofficial SAAF Website readers, herewith are the original four shortlisted colour schemes.
Arrival of third SA Navy submarine
General
SAS Queen Modjadji I, South Africa's third and final submarine ordered under the Strategic Defence Package, arrived in Simon's Town today.
SAAF shows what it is capable of
General
The SAAF held an Air Capability Demonstration at the Roodewal Weapons Range on Thursday 15 May 2008, using the occasion to show off its capabilities before invited guests. The Unofficial SAAF Website reports on the event, including 57 photos.
First Silver Falcon aircraft arrive for repainting
General
The first step in creating a new corporate identity for the Silver Falcon aerobatic team was taken today when the first two Astra aircraft arrived at AFB Ysterplaat this morning for repainting by 2 ASU.
DoD presents Strategic Plan
General
The Department of Defence presented their FY2008/09 Strategic Plan and Budget to the Portfolio Committee on Defence.
Military Staff Leaving the SADF
General
South Africa's military top brass have warned that the rate at which soldiers, sailors, pilots and technical personnel are being poached from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) poses a serious threat to the country.
Congratulations Andy Ragett: 7 000 hours!
General
Agusta Westland test pilot gains his 7 000th flying hour in a SAAF Super Lynx.
Marshall awarded further extension to C-130 upgrade contract
General
UK company Marshall of Cambridge Aerospace Ltd will provide specified SAAF C-130B structural components.
New Silver Falcon paint scheme to go ahead
General
It has been confirmed that approval has been given for the Astra aircraft of the Silver Falcon aerobatic team to be painted in one of the original three designs.
South Africa fields first Gripen fighter
General
The SAAF formally accepted its first Saab Gripen fighter into squadron service on 30 April, around one month after retiring its last unit of Denel Cheetah C/Ds.
C-47TP visits the DRC
General
A 35 Squadron C-47TP Dakota (6837) was recently seen visiting Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Military base to cater for world cup security
General
The air force's Mobile Deployment Wing, which is commonly known as Snake Valley, is to be used as the joint operations centre for the tournament because of its excellent military facilities.
Cheetah D's continue to fly!
General
Although the official retirement date for the SAAF Cheetah C and D aircraft was 2 April, the SAAF will continue to fly the Cheetah D on a special assignment with the Test Flight and Development Centre at AFB Overberg.
New OC for Flying School
General
Air Force Base Bloemspruit near Bloemfontein held a Change of Command Parade at 87 Helicopter Flying School.
