Africa Aerospace and Defence 2010
Air Force Base Ysterplaat, Cape Town, South Africa
21 - 25 September 2010
Welcome to the IHS Jane's Africa Aerospace and Defence 2010 show site.
On this site you will find comprehensive editorial coverage from the official show daily [link to exhibition news page] produced by IHS Jane’s on-site during the exhibition.
As official show news supplier for AAD 2010, IHS Jane’s will have a significant presence at the show. You will find our main stand number N15 in hall 3, at which you will have the chance to find out more about our defence and security information.
IHS Jane’s are also proud to be Official Media Partner for the Humanitarian & Disaster Response Technologies Conference, taking place at the Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town on 16 and 17 September.
Latest News
All Africa Aerospace and Defence 2010 news
Rooivalk renaissance
Next Monday, Denel Aviation redelivers the first upgraded Block 1F Rooivalk back to the SAAF, marking a major turning point in the helicopter’s fortunes as the fleet returns to service.22 September, 2010
Minister addresses dinner
On Tuesday evening the African Aerospace & Defence show held its official dinner, hosted by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Lindiwe Sisulu, who had arrived in Cape Town from the ruling party’s mid-term conference in Durban to address the guests.22 September, 2010
New Squirrel joins Namibia police
At a ceremony held during the show yesterday, the Inspector- General of the Namibia Police Force, Lt Gen Sebastian Haitota Ndeitunga accepted from Olivier Lambert, senior VP sales and customer relations, Eurocopter Group, a second AS350 Ecureuil for the Namibia Police Airwing (NPAW). The first AS350 has proved to be invaluable in crime prevention and law enforcement operations in Namibia.22 September, 2010
CASSPIR makes its mark
Mechem, part of the Denel Group (Hall 5) has extensive experience in the design, development and production of mine-protected vehicles (MPV) and in response to customer demand has recently developed the CASSPIR Mk IV (4x4) MPV, which is now ready for production on receipt of orders.22 September, 2010
SA firms win Airbus orders
Airbus has for some time recognised the skills and expertise residing in South Africa’s aerospace engineering sector and continues to announce new contracts with South African companies, as well as renewing earlier agreements.
22 September, 2010