Lanseria Review 2021

LANSERIA AIRPORT

REVIEW

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LANSERIA AIRPORT

PUSHING THROUGH THE CRISIS The Covid-19 pandemic has hit airports around the world, and Lanseria International airport is no exception. It finds it is fighting not only the pandemic, but also an obstructionist government and drastically reduced airline operations – while still completing its earlier bold growth programmes.

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S Lanseria has developed it grew

as 26 per day pre-COVID-19 to a current level of

from essentially a general aviation

just about 3 per day.

airport to a scheduled airline

General Aviation, which means all non-

airport. While this growth has

scheduled operations, has not done as badly,

been good for the airport as a business, it has

and Christoph reports that it is around 70% of

impacted it particularly hard during the COVID-19

pre-COVID-19 levels. He reckons that this may be

lockdowns.

partly due to the dramatic decrease in scheduled

At first, under Level 5 lockdown, all scheduled

operations. He cites the example of Polokwane

flights were stopped. Then as the lockdown

where pre COVID-19, a team of businessmen

eased, the airlines gradually restarted operations.

could book a scheduled flight there and back in

But now with the arrival of the second and third

the same day. Now there is just one flight per day

COVID-19 waves and the strong compulsion

which means that the businessmen are having

of the travelling public to rather ‘stay home’ the

to sleep over, and this makes air charter a better

scheduled airlines have all but stopped once

alternative.

again.

Operations Manager, Mr Mike Christoph, says that scheduled flights have reduced from as many

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MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING A key strength of Lanseria is its being a centre

of excellence as a maintenance and training

full customs and immigration capability. However,

centre. Even with low hours been flown, this has

the immigration officials are only processing

enabled the airport to remain busy with scheduled

crew and not passengers, which is causing

calendar work, with aircraft coming in from all over

great inconvenience and cost to the airport’s

Africa for maintenance.

international VIP customers.

Given the shift to schedule airline operations

Mike Christoph reports that despite these

there are now just three training schools left at

setbacks the Charter operations of the airport

Lanseria. Skyhawk’s Mike Gough reports that he

are still doing well and the airline is continuing

has more business than he can accommodate,

to support a number of top level Fixed Base

and he has been on a strong expansion drive.

Operators.

The availability of the airport’s ILS for VMC

Lanseria management has always prided

approaches and the proximity of the General

itself on good relations with its tenants, and the

Flying Area makes Lanseria ideal for advanced

often-vexed problem of security – particularly

training.

considering the requirements of an international airport.

INTERNATIONAL STATUS The airport has had an ongoing legal battle

The Lanseria Operator’s Safety and Security Forum is a dynamic meeting that has the

with the Department of Home Affairs which

enthusiastic participation of everyone on the

provides immigration and customs formalities.

airport, from the SA Police Security teams and

The airport’s international status was withdrawn

even the customs and immigration officials. The

during the initial Level 5 and then 4 lockdown, but

forum covers everything from aircraft incidents to

under Level 3 and higher the airport should have

the airport’s recycling initiatives.

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Lanseria is a catalyst for new Industrial Parks around it.

Lanseria's growth was slowed but not stopped.

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THE FUTURE Not one to rest on the laurels of successfully having completed its massive R200 million multi-story parkade, a further R2-billion worth of plans for improvements to Lanseria airport have been continued through the Covid-19 Lockdown. The largest of these is the Pier upgrade to the terminal building which almost doubles its capacity.

The pier is now scheduled for completion at the end of March 2021.

Airport CEO Mr Rampo Ramopo says that as a privately-owned airport, Lanseria, offers a flexible business model which allows for smaller and lesser-known operators to function successfully while remaining competitive.

A long shot hoped for by Rammopo is the possibility that the Gautrain will be expanded from its primarily north south connections between Johannesburg and Pretoria to reach out westwards to Lanseria.” This will hopefully create an increase in property development, with a ripple effect to the benefit of the local workforce and travellers,” he adds. Rammopo believes that the Gautrain expansion would be a notable “game changer” for the area. “We have always been involved in developing the area and communities around the airport, and have invested heavily in corporate social investment projects – the Gautrain can only bolster these efforts.”

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Ramopo’s pre-Covid goal was to “Increase the airport’s traffic to 4.5-million passengers a year by the end of 2022, with an ultimate target of six-million yearly passengers by the end of 2028.” The impact of the Covid pandemic has set these ambitious goals back by a number of years.

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Lanseria hosts world class operations, such as Skyhawk Flight School which has partnered with the Sakhikamva Foundation to spread the love of flying.

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PL A NE PASSI ON Aspire Aviation is a South Af rican Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) Organization based at Lanseria International Airport, which is appointed as the only Authorized Service Centre for both Embraer Executive and Commercial Aircraft on the Af rican Continent.

HANGER 201 GATE 7 LANSERIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT W W W. F LYA S P I R E . A F R I C A TA L KT O M E @ F LYA S P I R E . A F R I C A AMO 1135

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Aspire Aviation

Aspire Aviation (Pty) Ltd an innovative, progressive South African Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) Organization based at Lanseria International Airport, which is appointed as the only Authorized Service Centre for both Embraer Executive and Commercial Aircraft on the African Continent whom are focused on delivering a personalised experience to Aircraft Owners and Operators, ensuring the continual safe operation of their Aircraft Assets with the aim of becoming the preferred MRO on the African Continent. Aspire

Aviation holds approvals to maintain aircraft on the National Regulatory Registers of South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Ethiopia and Bermuda with more certifications to follow and their team of AME’s are certified to carry out maintenance on Aircraft Airframes, Engines and Avionics for a range of aircraft, inclusive of Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna, Embraer, Beechcraft and Hawker amongst others.

On 01 June 2020 Lanseria Jet Centre changed their name to become Aspire Aviation and Aspire Charters and in August of 2020 embarked on the commencement of re branding, in doing so affording the opportunity for the company to start on an exciting new path to future growth, a new beginning, so to speak. Aspire Aviation and Aspire Charters together with its FBO Lounge is truly proud to showcase their new clean and vibrant image at Lanseria International Airport.

Aspire Aviation realizes the importance of supporting sustainability in Aviation Sector in doing so strives to within its facility offer several supporting aviation services to Aircraft Owners, via key partnerships.

Starting with the Aspire Training room which has been created to cater for both in house training as well as for outside trainers to host Aviation related training in addition to partnerships with a wheel and brake shop, JMAC Aerospace Services as well as Executive Aircraft Refurbishment thereby enabling Aspire Aviation to extend its service offering on site.

The ability to touch lives and make a difference prompted Aspire Aviation to look for areas of local social responsibility which will not only assist the locally community but in addition present opportunities for the youth to be introduced to Aviation thereby planting a seed for future interest in the Aviation Sector, which may well lead to job and wealth creation.

Partnering with local Kwena Malopa Secondary School, and Camas SA Aviation Academy (A subsidiary of PSS Aviation) Aspire Aviation embarks on promoting aviation to the youth through their Social Responsibility initiatives.

The Aspire Aviation and Charters Team are ready to offer maintenance and maintenance support both locally and, on the continent, they eagerly look forward to welcoming both existing and new clients to come and experience their new look and feel as they embark on their new phase of growth on the African Continent.

Hanger 201, Lanseria International Airport, Lanseria, Gauteng, South Africa Email Maintenance :talktome@flyaspire.africa Email Charters :flyme@flyaspire.africa Office Hrs : +27 (0) 11 659 2150 Maintenance After Hrs : +27 (0) 62 850 6059 Charter After Hrs : +27 (0) 62 570 4664

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Executive Aircraft Refurbishment ultra-modern standards. Offering a choice of FormicaÂŽ lamination or veneer, with a gloss or matt finish, all manufactured and fitted on-site.

Aircraft flooring is custom manufactured and installed, from wool carpets with special wool carpet edging to non-textile floor installations, such as coin-dot flooring on galley, cargo and baggage section floors as well as the all air-stair surfaces.

Executive Aircraft Refurbishment conduct burn tests on all the materials used on the aircraft. Burn tests are done according to FAR25.853 and FAR23.853 test regulations, after which they will issue the required burn certificates.

COMFORT, QUALITY AND PERFECTION IS THE MOTTO THAT DRIVES THE TEAM AT EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT REFURBISHMENT. With over 30 years of combined aircraft refurbishment experience between the owner Francois Denton and his staff, EAR has built a reputation for quality and attention to detail, specializing in full and partial interior and exterior refurbishment of Gulfstream, Global, Hawker, Challenger, and Falcon ranges of aircraft.

The advanced on-site Sewing shop will take care of any upholstery needs whether leather or fabric, Executive Aircraft Refurbishment will custom design and develop aircraft interior with foam building to the clients specification. EAR will also re-cover interior panels and trimmings; and manufacture interior sun-shields, and aircraft ground covers. Also with in house aircraft safety belt refurbishment capabilities EAR can do it all.

Executive Aircraft Refurbishments Cabinet Shop specialize in refurbishment of interior cabinets to

Executive Aircraft Refurbishment operate a professional paint shop large enough to get any job done, with state-of-the-art equipment, and a highly experienced team who pride themselves in attention to every detail. EAR specialise in custom livery paint scheme designs to customer specifications. No component is too big or too small for the paint team who will respray components like wheel rim assemblies and landing gear. If needed touch-ups will be done by an experienced mobile team.

All paint colours are matched and mixed in-house as well as the supply of all exterior decals for all applications. Every paint job is sealed with PRCÂŽ aerospace sealants.

The expert team at Executive Aircraft Refurbishment are ready to advise clients on all aspects of the aesthetic and technical implications throughout the refurbishment process, a true nose-to-tail makeover for any aircraft.

Gate 5, Lanseria International Airport, Airport Rd, Lanseria.

Hangar 31: Paint Shop, Hangar 10: Interior Shop and Office Tel :+27 10 900 4149 or 082 547 8379 Email :francois@earefurbishment.com or info@earefurbishment.com

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QUALITY AIRCRAFT REFURBISHMENT Tel: +27 (0)10 900 4149 Info@earefurbishment.com

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Mobile: +27 (0)82 547 8379 Francois@earefurbishment.com

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AERONAV ACADEMY Pilot TrainingAeronav Academy is committed to providing top-level flight training utilising the

electrical, instruments, avionics, compass systems and all aircraft components.

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AES can do your Ni-cad, Lead Acid

most modern equipment available. This not only

main batteries, Emergency Batteries,

gives our clients an enjoyable training experience

ULB Batteries and ELT batteries at both

but also provides Aeronav the ability to conduct

Branches.

flight training in a manner that ensures that student

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pilots will be ready and well equipped to enter the aviation industry of the future.

ACK ELT’s.

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Aeronav Academy is proud to offer a dynamic fleet of aircraft, including Diamond DA20s, Cessna

AES has recently acquired the Agency for AES can do your Inspections and defects away from base at affordable rates.

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AES states that the company is committed

182s and the Diamond DA42 Twinstar Multi-

to the principles of honesty, excellence and

engine trainer. The Academy’s latest acquisition is

dedication.

the impressive Alsim ALX-65 flight simulator. The

All staff at AES are committed to provide its

amazingly realistic graphics feel of the controls

clientele with quality service time after time,

and response make training in this flight simulator

because flying isn’t JUST flying!

a truly first class experience.

The school is based at Lanseria Airport. A

Contact: Erwin Erasmus (Cape Town)

controlled airspace provides students with an

Cell: 082 494 3722

excellent grounding in procedures and gives them

Email: erwin@aeroelectrical.co.za

the experience needed to cope with operating in a

or

busy airline orientated environment. Whether you

Danie van Wyk (Lanseria)

choose to fly for pleasure or wish to make aviation

Cell: 083 269 8696

your career, Aeronav can provide you with an

Email: danie@aeroelectrical.co.za

approved course tailored to your needs.

Website: www.aeroelectrical.co.za

Tel No: + 27 11 701 3862 Email: info@aeronav.co.za Website: www.aeronav.co.za

AVIATION REBUILDERS Aviation Rebuilders is an SACAA approved category B and X5 Aircraft Maintenance

AERO ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS (AES) AES is an Aircraft Maintenance Organisation,

Showroom right that the entrance to Rand

AMO1011, established in October 2004 and

Airport, Germiston. Established in 1997, Aviation

operating initially from Lanseria airport. The

Rebuilders is your competitive and reliable option

company is growing strongly and has expanded to

when it comes to of all your sheet metal, welding

Cape Town International.

and flight control cable assembly requirements. No

AES prides itself on providing quality and reliable service on most aircraft, including

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Organisation, number AMO 188, based in the

repair is too big or too small for our enthusiastic team who are always keen and up for a challenge.

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Our highly experienced technicians provide

aviation avionic solutions from a vast majority of

excellent quality and turn-around times for your

suppliers (Garmin, Bose, Avidyne, McMurdo ELT,

maintenance requirements.

Genesys Aerosystems, BendixKing/Honeywell

Our flight control cable assembly facility offers

and many others). We constantly aim to offer our

all standard MIL-SPEC cable and end fittings,

valued customers the widest range of products

ranging from 1/16” to 3/16”, with cables assembled

and capabilities available currently for your aircraft

per sample or specification. Our welding facility

and your specific need.

offers weld repairs using TIG methods to

We excel in Avionics Sales/Marketing,

aluminium alloys, carbon steel and corrosion and

Installations, Repairs/Maintenance, Support and

heat resistant steels. The Aviation Rebuilders

Certification ensuring we can do most of the work

sheet metal facility boasts an extensive range of

in-house to ensure the work quality is up to their

tooling and equipment which enables us to offer

standard. We are also the only repair/service

an excellent repair service to keep your aircraft

centre in Southern-Africa for BendixKing, Bose

flying.

Aviation, David Clark and Lightspeed.

Contact Aviation Rebuilders on:

Our AMO and Design Organisation is approved

Tel: +27 (0)11 827-2491

in South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia,

Cell: +27 (0)82 872-4117

Malawi and Zimbabwe. Please contact us for all

Email: lyn@aviationrebuilders.com

your avionic requirements.

Tel: +27 11 701 3244 | E-mail: salesadmin@ centuryavionics.co.za | Website: www.

CENTURY AVIONICS - EXCELLENCE IN

centuryavionics.co.za

AVIONICS Century Avionics was established in 1978 and is based at Lanseria International Airport.

We specialise in general aviation avionics

Keywords: Aircraft Parts and Consumables

maintenance, supply, repair and installation for

D.M. Aviation Spares is situated on the north

fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft together with a

side of Lanseria, Unit 2, next to Century Avionics,

various array of portable units, avionics and

Gate 5. The company stocks aircraft parts, aircraft

headsets.

consumables and general consumables.

We take pride in small and big avionics

D.M. Aviation Spares was started in 2011 by

upgrades and we are more than happy to quote

Daniella Mawson who has been in aviation since

you on any upgrade or advise you on the best

1980 and in the aircraft parts industry since 1990.

suitable avionics for your aircraft. With technology

She therefore has extensive knowledge of parts

changing so rapidly, we ensure our employees

and their sourcing.

receive regular training so that our company stay

D.M. Aviation Spares’ aim is to make life easier

ahead to the changes and improvements that

for the smaller AMOs at the airport by holding fast

happens regularly on all avionics, headsets etc.

moving stock.

Century Avionics offer a wide range of general

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Daniella goes out of her way to source parts

that others say are not available. D.M. Aviation

owned, training and charter operated aircraft.

imports parts as well as sourcing hard to find

These range from Non-Type Certified Aircraft

aircraft components. They provide clients with the

through light singles and twins and on to turbo-

best prices and service possible. Furthermore,

props and light jets.

they are agents for Aircraft Spruce and others.

Gemair is a recognised CAA Approved

For more information, contact Daniella Mawson on:

Maintenance Organisation, AMO number 1003, and has a team of nine full time engineers who

Tel: 082 576 8853

together have a combined total of over 50 years

Email: dmaviationspares@gmail.com

of aviation experience. Backed up by the full time administrative staff, Gemair is able to perform all your aviation maintenance requirements.

GEMAIR Gemair was started in 2007 by Andries Venter,

The company has expanded into aircraft

a South African Air Force trained engineer

interiors through the acquisition of Lanseria

with over twelve years of aviation maintenance

Aircraft Interiors and aircraft charter through the

experience. Since relocating to Lanseria

acquisition of Out of the Blue Air Safaris.

Contact Andries Venter:

has continued to grow and now looks after the

Cell: 082 905 5760

maintenance needs of a full range of privately

Email: Andries@gemair.co.za

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International’s south side in 2009, the company

“We Keep you Flying”  Source & Supply Aircraft parts & consumables for Fixed Wing / Beechcraft / King Air / Dornier 328 / Citation / Embraers / Learjet & Home Build Aircraft. All parts come with Approved Release Certificates.  Locate “Hard to Find” Aircraft Parts & consumables  Handle Component Repairs & Exchanges  Distributor for Professional Tooling  Agent for Aircraft Spruce  Based next to Century Avionics, Lanseria International Airport

UNIT NO 2, GATE 5 LANSERIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Contact: Daniella Mawson Mobile no: 082 576 8853 E-mail: daniellamawson@telkomsa.net / dmaviationspares@gmail.com

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A Message to All Our Loyal Readers The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown the aviation publication business into turmoil.

QUESTION:

WHY CAN I NOT FIND SA FLYER ON THE SHOP SHELVES AND IN MY POST BOX?

ANSWER:

T HE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS EFFECTIVELY FORCED ALL THE AVIATION MAGAZINES TO STOP PRINTING. BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THERE IS NOW FAR MORE TO ENJOY!

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OVID-19 has brought the entire print publication industry to its knees. One of the impacts of this has been the closure of our retail distribution to shops and our inability to deliver subscriptions. For this reason, we have moved to a purely digital offering.

Our new value proposition to you, our loyal reader: We now provide not just the magazine, but 3 different ways for you to get your flying fix – and not just monthly – but with new material every day!

1. Our all new digital pdf magazine - available for free on our website www.saflyer.com 2. Our Facebook page - with by far the biggest aviation following in Africa 3. Our brand-new state of the art website - visit www. saflyer.com And best of all! We provide all three of these platforms for free!!

The core our offering remains the magazines, which, as purely digital PDF publications use an excellent ‘e-zine’ reader. Click on: https://issuu.com/saflyermagazine for your free copy of SA Flyer and FlightCom. This very

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powerful yet easy to use e-zine reader allows us to fully exploit the wonderful opportunities created by digital publishing in linking videos to our articles. And we have made the font and layout much easier to read on a tablet or computer monitor.

So now – not only is SA Flyer and FlightCom available for free – it offers so much more!

Our means of reaching our readers may have changed, but at SA Flyer and FlightCom we remain committed to our core principles of quality journalism and insightful thought-leadership. Our key objective is to inform and entertain our readers, which we do thanks to the world-class contributors we have nurtured. These include: •

Peter Garrison’s unrivalled insights into aerodynamics and accidents

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Jim Davis’s years of instructing experience

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George Tonking’s unique helicopter insights.

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At the same time we are nurturing young writers such as Johan Walden and the wonderful Dassie Persaud van der Westhuizen who qualified as an architect and then became a flight attendant to fund her flying training – all the way to the cockpit of an Airbus A320.

We are also the only magazine to do hands-on ‘from the cockpit’ flight tests where we actually fly the aircraft. And we bring our readers invaluable information, such as where to get the cheapest fuel – thus saving you thousands of Rands!

We live in challenging times and it will be extremely interesting to see what the aviation publication market looks like in a year’s time. But in the meanwhile, we are confident that we are still by far the most liked and respected aviation magazine in Africa.

Thank you for your support!

Guy Leitch

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Knowing your oxygen saturation can help you determine how your body is adjusting to high altitudes. As your altitude increases, the level of oxygen in your blood can decrease.

During a flight, the device automatically takes pulse oximeter readings more frequently, so you can monitor your SpO2 percentage.

Lanseria's growth has not stopped.

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INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT CLEARANCES International Flight Clearances are Lanseria based aviation consultants whose aim is to add value and ensure safety to international flights anywhere in the world, while reducing the stress factor for both operators and passengers.

They have immense experience in dealing with all types of flights, both regionally and internationally. They assist in cost efficient and safe route planning, whilst adding a personal touch. By being intimately acquainted with Africa in all her moods, and being familiar with the vagaries of every country, they have the expertise to plan with the detail necessary to bypass avoidable inconveniences, ensuring a trouble free trip for passengers.

Contact International Flight Clearances on: Tel: +27 11 701 2330 or +27 76 983 1089 (24 hours) Email: flightops@flyifc.co.za Website: www.flyifc.co.za

WE SPECIALIZE IN: - Avionics - ACK Agents (ELTs') - Repairing and fault finding in rotor and fixed wing aircraft - Overhaul and repairing of DC/ AC Electrical, Magneto and ignition equipment - Full Battery workshop facilitating NiCad and Lead Acid batteries - Aircraft electrical modifications and installations - We travel to any destinations for MPI’s and repairs

JOHANNESBURG Hangar M7, Gate 5, Lanseria Airport Tel: 011 701 3200 Danie van Wyk: 083 269 8696 Fax: 011 701 3232 CAPE TOWN Signature Hanger, Beachcraft Road Cape Town International Tel: 021 934 5373 Erwin Erasmus: 082 494 3722 Website: www.aeroelectrical.co.za Email: office@aeroelectrical.co.za

AMO 1011

P P L T O AT P L T R A I N I N G A N D E V E RY T H I N G I N B E T W E E N SA Flyer 2020|12

T R A I N O N T H E M O ST M O D E R N F L I G HT S I M U L AT O R AVA I L A B L E I N S O UT H A F R I C A • Now certified for TCAS training .

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N E W S A C A A A P P R O V E D L I G HT J E T M O D E L N O W AVA I L A B L E CONTACT US OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: Tel: 011 701 3862 E-mail: info@aeronav.co.za Website: www.aeronav.co.za SACAA ATO No: CAA0002

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Gemair AMO 1003

YOUR PEACE OF MIND IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE Gemair is an SACAA Approved Maintenance

Organisation,

AMO

1003 with 5 other African AMO Approvals and has a team of 9 full time engineers who together have a combined total of over 50 years aviation experience. Gemair are able to perform all aviation maintenance requirements on a variety of NonType certiďŹ ed aircraft, light singles and twins up to turbo propellers and light jets. instrumentation approvals.

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Gemair also holds electrical and

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TEL: 011 701 2653 or 082 905 5760 Hangar 110, Gate 13, Turn right (old Pical hangar), located behind Spectrum Air Surveyors, Lanseria South Side, 1748

1st Floor, Multi-story Carpark, Lanseria International Airport | Tel: 011 701 3209 Main Terminal Building, Grand Central Airport, Midrand Tel: 011 805 0684 email: info@wingsnthings.co.za | www.wingsnthings.co.za

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SKYHAWK AVIATION Skyhawk Aviation was established by Mike Gough (Airbus Training Captain and SA Flyer columnist) in 2008. Well established as the dominant operation in the flight training environment at Lanseria International Airport, Skyhawk Aviation offers all the resources required for the successful completion of all CAA licences and ratings.

As a Designated Flight Examiner (DFE 1) as well as an Airbus Training Captain, Mike is able to assess student’s progress, and conduct final flight

PT6A FLAT RATE OVERHAUL (FRO)

tests presenting realistic scenarios. We are also approved to conduct the full type rating for the Airbus 320, as well as proficiency checks and ATP revalidations.

Aimed specifically at developing the professional pilot, we specialise in both the full turn-key contract clients as well as individuals starting out on the road to flying for a living. Part of our services include accommodation, transport

No surprise pricing

and visa services.

No compromise on quality

Skyhawk is associated with the Sakhikamva Foundation, and offers programs to high school learners to expose the kids to aviation and spark interest in maths and science through this medium. Come and see our Boeing 737 nose section kitted out as a classroom!

If you need a reality check about the sometimes hard truth about becoming a career pilot, then you can’t go far wrong by dropping in at Hanger 30, Gate 5 at Lanseria. Send an email to Mike beforehand to get welcomed to the demanding, but infinitely rewarding world of Commercial Aviation.

Contact Tracey Gough on: Tel: 011 701 2622 Cell: 072 484 7984 Email: mikegough@mweb.co.za

No surprise pricing No compromise on quality No sweeping exclusions No sweeping exclusions

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STANDARDAERO StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of engine maintenance,

WINGS ‘N THINGS Pilot Supplies Wings ‘n Things is a specialist pilot supplies

repair and overhaul (MRO) services, providing

shop based at Lanseria and Grand Central

OEM-authorized support for leading aeroengines

airports, catering for all levels of aviation

and APUs, including the AE 3007, APS 2300,

enthusiasts and is the preferred supplier to many

CF34-3/-8, CFM56-7B, GTCP36, JT15D, PT6A,

aspiring and professional pilots.

PW100, PW150A, RB211-535 and RE220.

StandardAero’s facility at Lanseria International

We are authorised dealers of some of the world’s premium aviation brands, including

Airport near Johannesburg is a fully authorized

Jeppesen, David Clark, Bose, and ASA. We are

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) Designated

also resellers of Pooley’s, Garmin, Icom, RAM

Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the PT6A engine

Mounts and many more local and international

family, and the world’s only independent service

aviation brands.

provider authorized to overhaul the PT6A-140

So, whether you are a professional or

variant. In addition, the facility provides full

recreational pilot, student pilot, aviation enthusiast,

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looking for a gift for that someone special or just

other variants of the engine.

looking to spoil yourself, visit one of our shops at

The Lanseria facility also offers service center

Lanseria or Grand Central, or shop online, for the

and mobile repair team (MRT) support for the

widest range of aviation related products and gifts.

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