SONIC BOOM: AFRICA AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE 2008 EXHIBITION AND AIR SHOW AIR FORCE BASE, YSTERPLAAT - 20 September 2008

As part and parcel of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD 2008) exhibition’s public flying days program, the scheduled flying demonstration program includes a demonstration of an aircraft flying at the speed of sound at an altitude of approximately 25 000ft.

SA NAVY DISPLAYS ITS SHIPS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING DURING AFRICAN AEROSPACE DEFENCE EXHIBITION - 19 September 2008

The South African Navy will open its ships for public viewing during the African Aerospace Defence Exhibition which is taking place from 17 – 21 September 2008.

PARKING EMBARGO - 19 September 2008

As a result of the recent high rainfall in the area the organisers of AAD 2008, in conjunction with the City of Cape Town Traffic Services and the SAPS, wish to provide the following information to visitors and motorists that will be attending the public air show on Saturday and Sunday,
20 – 21 September 2008.

Gripen Commissioning DOD-SAAF-SAAB - 17 September 2008

OPENING REMARKS BY THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, HONOURABLE MOSIUOA LEKOTA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE CEREMONIAL COMMISSIONING OF THE GRIPEN ADVANCED LIGHT FIGHTER FLEET ON 17 SEPTEMBER 2008

OFFICIAL OPENING OF AAD2008 - 17 September 2008

ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE AFRICA AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE 2008, AIR FORCE BASE YSTERPLAAT,
CAPE TOWN, 17 SEPTEMBER 2008

MAVERICK LAUNCH PRESENTATION - 16 September 2008

The Continent of Africa has many Assets of which to be proud. One such asset that stands head and shoulders above many others is the South African Defence Industry.

CRITICAL SKILLS SHORTAGE IN AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE SECTOR - 16 September 2008

The Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Show Director and Executive Director of the South African Aerospace Maritime and Defence Industries Association (AMD) Simphiwe Hamilton says that the shortage of skills in the Aerospace and Defence industries has reached crisis proportions.

AAD2008 EXHIBITION & AIR SHOW IS SOLD OUT - 8 September 2008

With the opening day of the Africa Aerospace & Defence exhibition and air show (AAD 2008) barely two weeks away, all available space has been taken up. AAD opens on 17 September at Air Force Base Ysterplaat in Cape Town for three trade days, with the public getting access on 20 and 21 September.

AAD2008 AIR TRAFFIC AND NAVIGATION SERVICES COMPANY (ATNS) YOUTH SCIENCE COMPETITION 2008 FINALISTS - 7 September 2008

As part of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Youth Development Programme (YDP), the Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company (ATNS) together with the AAD organisers ran a Youth Science Competition from May 2008 to August this year.

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: RHEINMETALL DEFENCE AND DENEL (PTY) LTD - 4 September 2008

Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH of Germany and Denel (Pty) Ltd of South Africa this week (2 September) concluded the transaction signed earlier in which Rheinmetall acquires a majority (51 per cent) equity holding in Denel’s munitions business.

AAD 2008 SHOW PREPARATIONS ARE ON TRACK - 16 July 2008

As preparations for the Africa Aerospace & Defence show (AAD 2008) go into top gear, its organisers briefed exhibitors and the media in Pretoria today (Wednesday, 16 July).

AAD 2008 opens on Wednesday 17 September at Air Force Base Ysterplaat in Cape Town for three trade days, with the public getting access over the weekend (20 and 21 September).

AAD Youth Development Program - 18 June 2008

AIR SHOW TAKES SOUTH AFRICA’S YOUTH TO GREAT HEIGHTS

AAD 2008 Exhibitor Information Session - 16 June 2008

The second Africa Aerospace and Defence 2008 exhibitors briefing session took place on 16 July at the Officers Mess, AFB Ysterplaat.

DTi Assistance - 7 April 2008

The Department of Trade and Industry and the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) will once again host a Pavilion at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2008. As part of this pavilion the dti and AISI are offering an opportunity for small aerospace related companies to participate in AAD2008. As such, they are offering the successful applicants a free 3x3m (9m2) stand on their pavilion. Companies wishing to apply for a stand on the dti/AISI pavilion should contact Geoff van Hees at the AAD Show Organisers Office (info@aadexpo.co.za) for the application form. Your application must reach the AAD Show Organisers Office by 30 June 2008.

Rheinmetall intends to take a stake in South Africa’s Denel Munitions - 21 February 2008

Germany’s Rheinmetall Group today (8 February) signed an agreement with
Denel (Pty) Ltd, indicating its intention to take a majority equity
stake in Denel Munitions. The agreement was signed in Pretoria by Mr
Armin Papperger, President Rheinmetall Waffe Munition and Denel’s Group
Executive, Ms Lana Kinley.

Foreigh Military Attache and Advisors Corpr Briefed on AAD 2008 - 1 November 2007

On 16 October 2007 the AAD 2008 organising team made a presentation to the foreign Military Attache and Advisors Corps (MAAC) based in South Africa. The MAAC meet on a monthly basis to discuss issues of mutual interest and the October meeting provided the ideal opportunity to the AAD 2008 organizers to inform them on the current status regarding the planning for AAD 2008.

AAD 2008 Exhibitor Information Session - 24 October 2007

The first of two planned Africa Aerospace and Defence 2008 exhibitor information sessions was held at the Air Force Base Waterkloof on 10th October. The purpose of this information session was to inform exhibitors on the current status regarding the planning for AAD 2008.

AAD 2008 Promoted at Leading International Defence Exhibition - 23 October 2007

AAD 2008 promoted at leading international defence exhibition.
At the launch of the South African Defence Industries Directory (SADID) at the Defence Services and Equipment (DSEi) exhibition in London on 11 September, the AAD show director utilized the opportunity to further promote AAD 2008 which will take place from 17-21 September 2008 at the Air Force Base Ysterplaat, in Cape Town.

The opportunity to promote AAD 2008 at leading international defence exhibitions such as DSEi, IDEX, SOFEX, FIDAE, DSA and Eurosatory has resulted in an increase in interest to participate at AAD 2008 in Cape Town.