Alpha One is an African wide maintenance facility.
ALPHA ONE AVIATION Alpha One Aviation is a young and very dynamic SACAA approved maintenance facility at Wonderboom Airport with a strong African presence in both Abuja, Nigeria and Luanda, Angola.
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as well as branding the aircraft to match any company image. Given the range of aircraft leasing options and support services that they offer, a start-up airline can be up and running effortlessly without the related challenges associated with aircraft, crew or
the
The company has access to a worldwide
vision of the now CEO,
network of suppliers to effortlessly source
The Fly Alpha aircraft management team
Emmanuel
Yamoah,
and secure aircraft spares worldwide and
is acutely aware that owning and operating
who brings to the table
to deliver parts to the client timeously, even
an aircraft can be a huge challenge, the
a wealth of aviation
in the most remote locations in Africa or the
process is complex and time consuming. Fly
industry
airline
Middle East. Their core business, however,
Alpha ensures your aircraft is compliant with
experience. Emmanuel is both a commercial
remains technical field support on Turbine
Civil Aviation Regulations and maintained to
pilot and an aeronautical engineer. His team
and Jet aircraft.
the highest standard. They will look after the
LPHA
One
is
and
is licensed to fully release to service the
In 2015 Alpha One added four services
Cessna 210, Cessna Caravan C208 Series,
to their offerings: an Aircraft Charter, Aircraft
Beechcraft King Air Series, Beechcraft 1900
Leasing, Aircraft Management and a Cargo
B/C/D Series, Cessna Citation 500 Series
movement service.
including the 560 as well as the Falcon 20.
maintenance.
details while the client enjoys the benefits of aircraft ownership. Fly Alpha Cargo Movement’s global network allows them access to a varied fleet
Fly Alpha pride themselves on the ability
of aircraft and also offers them global reach.
Alpha One’s engine capabilities include
to tailor-make solutions which afford their
Their in-depth knowledge of global air freight
the entire PT6A engine series, Pratt &
clients the creature comforts, security and
needs ensures the delivery of clients’ cargo
Whitney JT15 Series, the Garett TFE731 and
privacy they have become accustomed to
timeously. No load is too big or too small for
TPE331 Series.
with charter flights. The diverse Alpha One
them to move.
Alpha One’s highly skilled engineers
fleet has an aircraft for every need ranging
have developed a reputation for successful
from their “pride of the fleet” Challenger 600
info@alphaoneaviation.co.za|www.
technical field support operations across the
midsize business jet to their Beechcraft King
alphaoneaviation.co.za|www.flyhighaviation.
African continent as well as in the Middle
Air 200 corporate turboprop.
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East, in addition to a proven track record for aircraft recoveries globally.
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Fly Alpha aircraft leasing offers a turnkey solution with the option of full or shared crew
Tel: +27 (0)11 014 1710
Hangar Airport
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64,
Wonderboom
National
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Based at hangar number four, at Wonderboom Airport, Aero
variable pitch propellers, as fitted to piston & turbine engine
Engineering’s services include the overhaul, maintenance, service,
aircraft,
and repair of Lycoming and Continental aircraft piston engines and •
associated components.
The supply of new McCauley & Sensenich fixed pitch propellers,
Aero Engineering and Powerplant comprises of the following •
divisions:
The supply of new & second hand Hartzell and McCauley
COMPANY PROFILES
C) PROPELLER DIVISION:
AERO ENGINEERING AND POWERPLANT
Propeller dynamic Balancing.
A) ENGINE DIVISION: •
Overhaul of Lycoming & Continental engines,
D) PARTS DIVISION:
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Carrying out shock-load inspections,
The parts division specialises in the sourcing of all piston engine,
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Bench-testing of engines,
component, & propeller parts, either from local distributors or from
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Re-boring and honing of cylinders,
overseas distributors & OEM.
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Repair on starter clutch gears. Their client base includes local & over-border operators, and
• B) COMPONENT DIVISION:
owners, of piston & turbine engined aircraft, as well as local & over-
The overhaul of all engine components, including:
border maintenance organizations.
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McCauley, Hartzell, PCU 5000 and Woodward Constant
The business was founded in 1996 and was taken over in 2006
speed units(CSU),
by partners Andre Labuschagne and Derek van der Westhuizen.
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TCM & Bendix Fuel systems,
They have seven qualified engineers and a loyal clientele.
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TCM, Romec, Fuel pumps,
Contact Andre Labuschagne on:
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Marvel Schebler carburettors,
Tel: 012-543-0948
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Garrett & HET turbo-controllers,
Email: aeroeng@iafrica.com
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Overhaul & servicing of magnetos.
Website: www.aeroengineering.co.za
FLIGHT SAFETY THROUGH MAINTENANCE Hangar no 4, Wonderboom Airport , Pretoria PO Box 17699, Pretoria North, 0116 • Tel: (012) 543 0948/51 • Fax: (012) 543 9447 • email: aeroeng@iafrica.com
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Overhaul / Shockload / Repair of Continental and Lycoming Aircraft engines ; Overhaul Engine; Components; Overhaul and supply of Hartzell / McCauley and Fix pitch Propellers
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WONDERBOOM AIRPORT: UPDATE After a very difficult past few years where accusations of corruption and maladministration flowed freely, Wonderboom Airport has undergone a major shake-up.
Main terminal from airside.
Airport users blame management for the withdrawal of Airlink flights from the airport.
private contractors. Early this year, the responsibility for the airport was returned to Pheko Letlonkane, who is the City of Tshwane’s Group Head of the Roads and Transport Department. Letlonkane
has
committed
to
restore,
upgrade and develop the airport. He also encouraged interaction with tenants because his focus is on the restoration of a working relationship with them. With the help of Hendrik Kleynhans as the acting airport
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manager and his small team, things quickly turned around for the better. FTER the difficulties of the past few years, the airport
management
and obtaining international status. Wonderboom
National
Airport
Before the national Covid-19 lockdown was
the airport was undergoing a major clean-
in crisis in January this year after it was
up in the critical areas to ensure that it is a
a
small
unsuccessfully managed by external entities
safe facility. The team has since identified
team
has
for over two years. It was downgraded to a
a number of other operational issues that
focused on normalising
Category 2 airport; the scheduled flights
will be addressed to normalise the airport
the functions of the airport, and has put plans
were suspended, growth was impacted, the
after the lockdown is lifted. This will ensure
in place to address the many operational
airport’s image was tarnished, relationships
ongoing sustainability. The non-compliance
challenges that have plagued the airport.
were destroyed, and in general it was on the
issues are a high priority, and a turnaround
brink of a total administrative and operational
strategy is in place to address them, as well
collapse.
as to upgrade the airport back to Category 5.
says rescue
that
A key need was to urgently address the
many
non-compliant
issues
which
the South African Civil Aviation Authority
The removal of the service providers
Plans are also afoot to further develop
(SACAA) identified under the watch of the
through a court order in February 2020 left
the use of the airport as a real legacy project
private contractors. The team was working
the City of Tshwane management with a
beyond 2020, because Wonderboom is a
very hard to achieve a status upgrade to
myriad of challenges and non-compliant
focus area for strategic, high-impact public
return the airport to its former category in
issues, which were allowed to escalate
investment. It is located close to a variety
preparation for reinstating scheduled flights
for over two years under the control of the
of resources and amenities; bulk freight and
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transport infrastructure is already in place, meaning that the region
at the airport to change its focus to ensure that basic services are
has high potential for business growth.
still rendered and that processes are put in place to deal with the
The airport has a rich history of more than 81 years and it plays
pandemic. In this instance the enhanced relationship between
a central role in the goal to increase the flow of business and travel
Tshwane officials and tenants paid off and, with the help of the
to the region. As part of this growth target, the City of Tshwane plans
Wonderboom Airport Interest Group (WAIG), the airport team was
to reintroduce an airline passenger service to and from Cape Town,
able to create awareness of the coronavirus threat and ensure that
as well as other destinations. The City is aware of the airport’s vast
they were prepared to prevent the spread of the disease. Long before
potential towards ensuring that the capital city is recognised as a
others started, and before the lockdown, the airport’s team provided
major international tourist destination, among others. For example,
workshops to staff and workers to inform them about the virus and to
the terminal building is capable of handling 450 passengers inbound
advise them on how to protect themselves from being infected. This
or outbound per hour. In the past, when Wonderboom National
proactive approach paid off, because to date no report of an infected
Airport primarily serviced general aviation and helicopter movements,
staff member or worker has been received.
passenger numbers amounted to between 6,800 and 12,000 per year.
On 1 April 2020, the City of Tshwane, as the official licence holder
The target is to have at least 80 000 passengers for the first year after
of the airport, appointed Nntditsheni Madavha as the new airport
scheduled flight operations are introduced again, then 120,000 for the
manager. The new manager has much to build on to restore the
second year and 150,000 for the third year. Thereafter, the intention
airport to its former glory. Unfortunately conflict has already arisen
is to gradually increase the total number to 1 million passengers per
with an attempt to control traffic movements through the use of slots
year. The year 2020 started on a good note for the airport as it is
– despite the massive decrease in movements due to the Covid crisis.
now more than ready to meet the challenges of the past and the expectations of the future. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic forced the small team
In the interests of balance, the opportunity was given to respond to the criticism implied in the statements from the Wonderboom airport management.
An aerial photo taken in 2010.
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Inside the terminal.
THE PRIVATE CONTRACTORS REPLIED AS FOLLOWS: [editor’s notes added] We were not employed as airport managers but only to sort out the multiple CAA findings that had accumulated over a long period. We have the report confirming the CAA findings were resolved. The airport was about to be closed by the SAA [CAA?], we prevented that. We drifted into ‘airport management’ to help to address the disaster we discovered (corruption, smuggling, illegal structures etc.), [which was] not part of our mandate. 1.
[We received?] no support from Tshwane. We asked for written authority to be able to perform various tasks, nothing received. No funds made available.
2.
Resentment from tenants, and others, who we prevented from running amuck.
3.
We are being made the scapegoat for the failure of others and to create a smoke screen to cover their activities.
4.
We are taking action against Tshwane for monies owed to us e.g. CAA licence fees paid on their behalf.
5.
We have issued summons against WAIG and as well as a separate action against Mr. Maiorana personally for defamation.
6.
The downgrade to CAT 2 was requested by Tshwane with no consultation with us.
7.
Airlink was suspended due to lack of support, nothing else.
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The truth, I have no doubt, will eventually emerge.
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Aerocore was founded in 2010 at Wonderboom Airport and has seen positive
Approved Capability List and Operational Specifications on the following:
At Blue Chip Flight School, they don’t
Aircraft Braking Systems repair and full
growth over the last ten years. We service
overhaul capability with SA CAA Component
the following ranges of single engine piston
Release to Service (Authorised Release
aircrafts:
Certificate) on the following OEM Makes;
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Cessna
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BLUE CHIP FLIGHT SCHOOL just love aviation, they live, eat and breathe aviation. The school has been around for 24 years, awarding wings to aspiring aviators from around the world. Aviation is
ABSC, Honeywell / Bendix,
made up of extraordinary people, who share
Piper
Goodrich and Meggitt Aircraft
a passion for flying, with an energy and
Beechcraft
Braking Systems.
enthusiasm not seen elsewhere.
• We also overhaul Lycoming O-320 and O-360 piston engines at our AMO.
Aircraft main and nose wheel
Blue Chip Flight School provides
assemblies for the above makes,
training from a PPL through to an ATPL. We
to repair and overhaul.
have an accredited in-house examination
Our engineer has more than 50 years’
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Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul
centre, which makes writing the exams
experience in engine rebuilds. We have an
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Helicopter Servo Actuator Repair
for the PPL, Night Rating and Instructor’s
and Overhaul
rating more convenient. The school offers a
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Flexible Hose Build-up
superb fleet of aircraft as well as a state-of-
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Engine Fire Bottles HPT, Service,
the-art simulator, that will cater for all your
Fill and Re-charge
training needs. The simulator can be used
upholstery section to refurbish Cessna and Piper aircraft. Our rates are very competitive with excellent quality of service. We also offer a reduced rate when we maintain your fleet of aircraft.
AviSys Aviation Systems is committed
for Night, Instrument and Instructor’s ratings,
to deliver service excellence and quality
Simulator ATPL renewals, MCC course and
Hangar 10, Wonderboom Airport
workmanship at market related prices,
RNAV/GNSS ratings. Whilst hour building,
Tel: (012) 1104033
carried out with years of cumulative
we host fly aways and cross-country trips to
Cell: 082 565 2330
aviation experience in our field by means of
expose students to unique experiences at
E-Mail: jacques@aerocore.co.za
dedicated hand-picked staff members.
non-home-based environments.
AviSys looks forward to establishing long and just relationships with our client base, in order to meet our high standards of customer satisfaction.
AviSys Aviation Systems is an
Come and see for yourself what the fuss is about! Blue Chip Flight School (ATO 0056) Main Terminal Building Wonderboom Airport
Hangar 17 Wonderboom Airport AVISYS AVIATION SYSTEMS
COMPANY PROFILES
AEROCORE
Email: dewald@avisys.co.za Phone: +27 (0) 83 442 5884
established Maintenance Organisation
Fax: +27 (0) 86 618 6996
(AMO 1089) with SA CAA, and other African
Website: www.avisys.co.za
Tel: 012 543 3050 E-mail: marketing@ bluechip-avia.coza Website: www.bluechipflightschool.co.za
CAA accreditation to perform component maintenance and overhaul capabilities under its Category B rating. Currently, AviSys is equipped to cater for our clients’ needs as per the SA CAA
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SPORT PLANE BUILDERS SERVICE MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP VARIOUS AIRCRAFTS AND COMPONENTS. SPECIALIZING IN RAVIN 500, RV RANGE AND TECNAM’S. Manufacturing, maintenance & repairs to various aircraft type certified and NTC aircraft. We also have have a composite repair facilities for type and non type certified aircraft. Landline: +27 87 230 8468 | Cell : 083 361 3181 Email: pmvdwalt@mweb.co.za | Website: www.SportPlanebuilders.co.za
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COMPANY PROFILES
LEGEND SKY We believe that aviation training should
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SPORT PLANE BUILDERS cc
be of the highest international standard,
based at Wonderboom in Hangar 58C, on
safe and affordable. It is with this vision
the south side. Sport Plane Builders cc has
that our CEO, Dave Naude, established
the rating A, B, C, W and X (welding). It is
Legendsky in 2008 and has trained
mainly involved in the repair service and
thousands of pilots since. Our pilots can be
manufacture of non-type certified aircraft
found at airlines, agricultural operations,
(NTCA), and is also the holder of a Part
charter companies and instructing at our
148 manufacturing organisation license
branches.
(M712). Operating since 2005 and run by
Based at Wonderboom airport in Pretoria and Rhino Park airfield in Pretoria
Partners in the new PCAD 700 6 seat single turbine aircraft project.
Sport Plane Builders cc (AMO 1189) is •
Building to order the Ravin 500 – full Composite Comanche look alike.
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Building the turbine Compair – a six to eight seat Walter 601D turbine powered tail draggers.
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Maintain and rebuild various Rotax engine powered aircraft.
Pierre van der Walt with his team, they are
Tecnam support in Southern Africa
involved in various initiatives:
Contact Sport Plane Builders cc on:
Running a composite workshop
Tel: 0872308468/69
of composite aircraft comprising of Jabiru
where composite repairs and parts
Cell: 083 361 3181
J120, J430 and the latest J170D variant
are manufactured, including non-
Email: pmvdwalt@gmail.com
of the Jabiru range. The Jabiru offers the
structural and structural repairs
www.sportplanebuilders.co.za
perfect platform for pilots to master stick
on type and non-type certified
and rudder skills while exposing them to
aircraft. They also model and
the latest technology through EFIS based
construct new composite plugs
cockpits. Furthermore, the efficient fuel
and moulds. Sport Plane Builders
burn of these modern aircraft is what gives
cc supply the under carriage and
us the competitive edge.
composite components for the
East, Legendsky operates a modern fleet
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If you are unsure about Jabiru aircraft, ask yourself would you rather drive a
new Bat Hawk. •
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licenced for steel and aluminium
Fly the future, Fly Legendsky +27 83 860 5225
They also have manufacturing manufacturing
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Assist owners in building RVs, as
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well as servicing and restoring
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them.
Private Pilots License Commercial Pilots License Night Rating Instrument Rating Instructors Rating Hour Building Hire & Fly
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Bulk Rates
Services
HOUR BUILDING FROM R 990 P/H* Jab1 Jab2 Jab4 C172 PA34 SIM
*bulk rates are for 20 hrs or more, paid for up front and must be used within one month
REGISTERED AMO ONSITE - AMO1387 Danie van Zyl - 083 457 7794. For all Jabiru maintenance, repairs and ATF renewals. We will ferry you / your aircraft to / from your home field at R500 P/H
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AviSys Aviation Systems is an established Maintenance Organization AMO 1089 with SA-CAA, and other African CAA accreditation to perform component maintenance and overhaul capabilities under its Category B rating. Currently, AviSys is equipped to cater for our Clients needs as per the SA-CAA Approved Capability List and Operational Specifications on the following: • Aircraft Braking Systems repair and full overhaul capability with SA-CAA Component Release to Service (Authorised Release Certificate) on the following OEM Makes; ABSC, Honeywell / Bendix, Goodrich and Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems. • Aircraft main and nose wheel assemblies for the above makes, to repair and overhaul. • Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul • Helicopter Servo Actuator Repair and Overhaul • Flexible Hose Build-up • Engine Fire Bottles HPT, Service, Fill and Re-charge AviSys Aviation Systems is committed to deliver Service Excellence and Quality Workmanship at market related prices, carried out with years of cumulative aviation experience in our field by means of dedicated hand-picked Staff Members.
AviSys looks forward to establish long and just relationships with our client base, in order to meet our high standards of customer satisfaction.
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