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US company successfully flies hybrid-electric version of established feederliner aircraft
21st November 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

US electric aircraft startup company Ampaire (founded 2016) has successfully flown its Eco Caravan hybrid-electric conversion of the Cessna Grand Caravan regional ‘feederliner’ aircraft, which is... 


The RAF Voyager takes-off on its 100% SAF-powered test flight
First ever flight of a military aircraft using only sustainable fuel successfully conducted in UK
21st November 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF), in conjunction with major airframe manufacturer Airbus, aeroengine group Rolls-Royce, fuel producer Air bp, leasing company AirTanker, and the Defence Equipment and... 


Aerospace group Embraer reports a smaller loss for the third quarter, in year-on-year terms
15th November 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based global major aerospace group Embraer reported its results for the third quarter of this year (3Q22) in São Paulo, Brazil, on Monday. The group reported a net loss (attributable to... 


Embraer delivered 79 commercial and business jets during the first nine months of 2022 
9th November 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based major aerospace and defence group Embraer has reported on its commercial aircraft deliveries for the first nine months of this year (9M22), as well as those during the third quarter... 


Defence committee calls for improved coordination, communication between govt, industry
4th November 2022 By: Darren Parker

The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has called for better coordination and improved lines of communication between government and the defence industry to enhance business opportunities and... 


Denel assures South Africans that it will become a sustainable, valuable business
27th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

State-owned defence industrial group Denel has given the assurance that it would use the funding granted to it by National Treasury, under the medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) released... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Higher revenue collections support consolidation as growth headwinds strengthen
26th October 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Better-than-expected revenue collection enabled Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to report an improvement in government’s fiscal position relative to the one forecast in the February Budget.... 


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Second navy inshore patrol vessel christened at Damen Shipyards Cape Town
18th October 2022 By: Donna Slater

The South African Navy (SAN) christened the second of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) with the breaking of a bottle of champagne over its bow and raising of the South African... 


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South African Astronomical Observatory has added important capabilities this year
7th October 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), a ‘business unit’ of the National Research Foundation, is focused on optical astronomy and formally came into being in 1972, although it can... 


An image of a Saab Gripen C
SAAF inks deal with Saab to get Gripen fighters back in the air
29th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Military and defence technology company Saab has received a three-year support contract from the South African Air Force (SAAF) to ensure the latter’s Gripen fighter jets remain airworthy and... 


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Airbus to pour more focus into multirole military helicopters based on civilian airframes
28th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Air force and military helicopter operators with an interest in reducing aircraft operational costs is what major aerospace manufacturer Airbus is focussing on in an effort to assist military... 


An image of Rheinmetall's containerised mobile hydrogen pilot plant
Mobile green hydrogen platform launched by Rheinmetall
27th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Integrated technology company Rheinmetall launched its newly designed and pilot-phase mobile green hydrogen production and storage platform at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo on September... 


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Paramount gets 50-unit order for newly launched Maatla light vehicle
27th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Paramount Land Systems, a subsidiary of aerospace and technology company Paramount Group, has revealed that it has received two orders totalling 50 units of its Maatla 4x4 light protected vehicle... 


An image of SVI's MAX 3 six wheeler
SVI launches six-wheeled armoured Land Cruiser concept at AAD
26th September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Armoured products specialist manufacturer SVI Engineering launched a newly designed concept version of its MAX 3-series of vehicles – the three axle, six-wheeled armoured Toyota Land Cruiser MAX 3... 


Denel faces funding gap for restructuring
23rd September 2022 By: Reuters

cash-strapped state defence firm Denel will need around R3-billion to cover a funding gap for a restructuring plan it is aiming to execute over the next 12 to 18 months, company executives told... 


An image of Paramount Aerospace Industries first sold Mwari
Paramount to deliver first Mwari to overseas airforce
21st September 2022 By: Donna Slater

Pretoria-based aerospace and defence equipment manufacturer Paramount Aerospace Industries is set to deliver its first Mwari multi-role aircraft to an overseas air force on September 23, while... 


Parliamentary Committee calls for Defence Force to revive its Works Formation
16th September 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence has called for the Department of Defence (DoD) to revive and capacitate the Defence Works Formation, and to treat this as a matter of urgency. The... 


Boeing opens first of a series of new-generation advanced factories
16th September 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Major US group Boeing’s Defence, Space and Security (BDS) business unit has opened its new Advanced Composite Fabrication Centre (ACFC). This is the first of what is intended to be a series of... 


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Drones to debut as Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo makes post-Covid return
16th September 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones will, for the first time, be flown at the upcoming 2022 biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo, while the attendance of private-sector oil and... 


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Industry perseveres despite turbulent period
16th September 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

As of mid-August, combined domestic and international passenger traffic to, from and within Southern Africa has recovered to about 64% of August 2019 levels, says industry body Airlines Association... 


IATA Africa and Middle East regional VP Kamil Alawadhi
Travel demand fuels resurgence despite costs
16th September 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

The lifting of travel restrictions in most markets, low unemployment in most countries and expanded personal savings are fuelling a resurgence in demand in the global air transport industry, which... 


A photo of Denel's Rooivalk helicopters
Denel seeks redefinition at the upcoming Africa Aerospace and Defence show
14th September 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African State-owned defence industrial group Denel would use the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition 2022 to, in effect, relaunch itself, the company indicated in a statement on... 


Major US aerospace group reports significant advance in 3D printing technology
12th September 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Major US aerospace and defence group Northrop Grumman has reported that it has made a significant advance in the additive manufacturing (AM, also called 3D printing) production of carbon/carbon... 


EU boosts support to southern African military mission in Mozambique
8th September 2022 By: Reuters

The European Union (EU) said on Thursday it would provide additional support to an African military mission in Mozambique, as Islamist attacks threaten gas projects meant to reduce the EU's... 


Artist’s impression of a F126 frigate
Rolls-Royce’s Germany-based division wins major genset contract for new German warships
5th September 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Rolls-Royce Power Systems, the Germany-based business unit of UK-based global major propulsion and power systems group Rolls-Royce, has been awarded a contract to provide variable speed generator... 


Denel appoints Michael Kgobe interim group CEO
1st September 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned defence group Denel has appointed Michael Kgobe, current divisional CE of Denel Aeronautics, as interim group CEO, effective September 1. This is subsequent to William Hlakoane’s... 


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Paramount Group updates Marauder, increases rate of production
24th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Aerospace and defence technology company Paramount Group has updated its Marauder armoured personnel carrier (APC) by introducing a universal hull, interchangeable dashboard modules and steering... 


A Rolls-Royce Trent XWB on the wing of an Airbus A350 XWB
Rolls-Royce engine model reaches landmark flying time
23rd August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce has announced that its Trent XWB-84 engine, developed specifically for the Airbus A350-900 airliner (and the only engine to... 


Artist’s impression of a Helios laser on a US Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroying a drone
US defence group hands laser weapon over to US Navy for installation in a destroyer
19th August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Giant US aerospace and defence group Lockheed Martin has reported that it has delivered a tactical laser weapon to the US Navy, for installation on one of the latter’s destroyers. The laser,... 


Artist’s impression of an Overture in flight
Major US airline places order for supersonic airliners
17th August 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

American Airlines (American), the world’s biggest carrier, has agreed to buy 20 Overture supersonic airliners from US company Boom Supersonic (Boom). The airline has also paid a non-refundable... 


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