Welcome to Digital Marketing Deal’s comprehensive guide on the top 10 aviation companies in South Africa. The aviation industry plays a pivotal role in connecting people, businesses, and regions, and South Africa is no exception. In this article, we will provide you with an updated list of the key players in South Africa’s aviation sector, highlighting their services, achievements, and contributions.

Top 10 Aviation Companies in South Africa

1.Solenta Aviation

 

Formed in October 2000, Solenta Aviation is a specialized Commercial Aviation company offering diverse solutions.

Jet and Turbo Prop

ACMI Wet/Dry Lease

Full Turn-key Operations and Management Consultancy

Providing first class service is the primary focus of the people that make up Solenta Aviation.

Our staff have a wealth of experience in the aviation field and are hand-picked for their excellent track records in the industry.

Industries Supported

Oil and Gas

Humanitarian Aid

Mining

Scheduled Airlines

Air Freight

Tourism

Contact no:+27 11 707 4000

Address:: Cnr Cedar Road and, Stinkwood Cl, Fourways, 2055, South Africa

Website: http://www.solenta.com/

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2.Safomar Aviation (Pty) Ltd

 

The Safomar Group was established in 1987.Represents global market leaders (principals & vendors) in respective products and services. Solid long-term relationships with an established customer base, with the South African Air Force a valued client throughout the company’s existence.

Kenya distribution hub

Tanzania distribution hub

Namibia distribution hub

Contact no: +27 10 020 1724

Address:: Block C, 2 Avalon Road, Longmeadow, Modderfontein, 1609, South Africa

Website: http://www.safomar.co.za/

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3.Incomar Aerospace and Defence Systems

Incomar Aerospace and Defence Systems (IADS) is a defence company with its primary focus on providing specialist support to the defence industry and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in collaboration with Incomar Aeronautics (IA) and Evilox 381.

Contact no: +27 12 655 4056

Address:: 2 Grevillea St, Highveld Techno Park, Centurion, 0157, South Africa

Website: http://www.iadsystems.co.za/

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4.S-PLANE

S-PLANE specialises in the delivery of complete certification-ready Automation, Simulation, Communication and Ground Control Solutions for manned, unmanned and optionally piloted aircraft systems. S-PLANE combines its market-leading products with system engineering, integration and testing support services to customise and deliver these solutions to its clients. Relevant solutions and experience span a large variety of aircraft ranging from unmanned to manned fixed- and rotary-wing vehicles and are applied to civil (e.g. anti-poaching, essential infrastructure inspection, border control) and military missions. Most notably, S-PLANE Solutions are used to create Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Optionally Piloted Systems (OPS), as well as Manned ISR Aircraft that become easily convertible to UAS or OPS.

Contact no:+27 21 851 9282

Address: Building 9b, Cyclonite Rd, Firgrove Rural, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa

Website: http://www.s-plane.co.za/

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5.Aviation Rebuilders cc

Established at Rand Airport in 1997, we’ve been around for 20 years!!

Our team consists of our Accountable Manager, Ken Jones, with more years in the industry that we have space to mention, he brings his knowledge and expertise to the table on a daily basis to keep our beloved GA aircraft in the air.  

Our sheet metal facility is proudly represented by our talented operators, including Harvey  as he is known to everyone,  with his impressive talent to turn a piece of alclad into a masterpiece.   The rest of the team is made up of Albert, a licenced PT6 engineer that has found his home with the tin bashers, Abel, who spends every day proving that he is more talented than  the day before and James, who assists them all where his hands are needed.

Contact no:+27 11 827 2491

Address:: The Showroom, Rand Airport, Rand Airport Rd, Germiston, 1419, South Africa

Website: http://www.aviationrebuilders.com/

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6.Dart Aeronautical

Dart Aeronautical (formerly Dart Aircraft Components) has been a recognised name in the aviation industry for over 40 years. The most comprehensive Avionics, Electrical, Instrument and Autopilot component overhaul facility in South Africa. The business caters to a myriad of aircraft instrumentation, electrical and avionics needs, which comprise autopilot systems, calibration, together with maintenance, repairs, as well as the major overhaul of avionics, instrumentation, electrical and autopilot components from various manufacturers. Dart Aeronautical carries a wide range of instruments to suit every aircraft big or small.

We have six licensed engineers (AME holders) with a combined experience of over 70 years. These engineers have multiple licenses to cover instrument repairs and installations, gyroscopic repairs and installations (including Compass Systems), autopilot repairs and installations, and line maintenance troubleshooting and installations.

Contact no:27 11 827 8204

Address: First Floor, Site 86, Aeronautical House, 18114 Rand Airport Rd, Johannesburg, 1419, South Africa

Website: http://www.dartaero.co.za/

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7.Fields Airmotive

Fields Airmotive specialist services includes Engine Overhaul & Maintenance, Engine Test Cell, Propeller Overhaul & Maintenance Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Storage, Spares & Materials sales

From our Maintenance and Overhaul facilities in South Africa, we have the capabilities to offer our services throughout Africa and the world

With a history of over 70 years of providing engine and aircraft maintenance services, we are able to provide an efficient and professional service to our clientele, from our base in Rand Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa

Contact no:e: +27 11 827 4305

Address: Hangar 0 Rand Airport, Germiston, 1401, South Africa

Website: http://www.fieldsairmotive.com/

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8.ASTRA Operations Pty Ltd

ASTRA is an is an aerospace design and engineering company involved with the development and manufacturing of NEXT GENERATION training solutions.  We offer a unique aircraft and simulator combination that will disrupt commercial pilot flight training world-wide as we know it today.

MISSION

Our MISSION is to develop and manufacture NEXT GENERATION, BEST DESIGNED and ENGINEERED aircrafts and simulators, dedicated to flight training academies, instructors, pupil pilots and professional pilots, around the world.

The aircraft will be PURPOSE DESIGNED for training – Ab-Initio, aerobatic and upset recovery trainer aircraft together with a first in the world next generation full motion flight simulator. 

We will make flight training MORE AFFORDABLE – reducing the cost and time of training commercial pilots by 25% which in turn will help to reduce the bottleneck experienced in commercial airline pilot training globally. 

Contact no:: +27 12 349 2999

Address:6, Scientia Technopark, 2 Meiring Naude Rd, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa

Website: https://www.astraaero.com/

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9.Pilatus PC-12 Centre Southern Africa

Pilatus PC-12 Centre Southern Africa (PCSA) has a highly experienced sales team, serving a client base as dynamic and versatile as the aircraft we sell.Our team is ready to assist clients with the often daunting task of aircraft acquisition, to ensure our customers are matched with an aircraft that suits both their operational requirements and budget.

As an Authorised Pilatus PC-12 & PC-24 Sales Centre, our new aircraft sales portfolio includes the best-selling single engine turboprop Pilatus PC-12, and worlds first ‘Super Versatile Jet’ the Pilatus PC-24. Both aircraft are equally suited to Africa’s challenging environment and enable faster travel time to end destinations.

In addition to new aircraft sales, the PCSA sales team offers pre-owned aircraft sales brokerage, pairing buyers and sellers to ensure the best possible deal for both parties.

Contact no:+27 11 383 0800

Address:Hangar 41, 42 Rand Airport Rd, Airport Park, Germiston, 1401, South Africa

Website: http://www.pilatuscentre.co.za/

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10.Aircraft Maintenance International

Aircraft Maintenance International has a dual footprint. Based both at Wonderboom’s Hangar 5 and Nelspruit Hangars A7, 8 and 9, they are involved in the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of single/twin piston aircraft, turbine aircraft, business jets and rotorcraft.

AMI carries full Mozambican, Swaziland, Zambian and Angolan Civil Aviation Authority approval, and is quickly becoming Southern Africa’s one-stop maintenance organisation. Furthermore, they have in-house FAA Airframe & Powerplant and Inspection Authorization approved personnel for maintenance and annual inspections on US-registered aircraft based throughout Africa.

Contact no: +27 87 943 8573

Address:122 Linvelt Rd, Onderstepoort, Pretoria, 0110, South Africa

Website: http://www.aminternational.co.za/

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