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AISI participates in 2025 AeSSA Annual Conference

30 July 2025

The Aeronautical Society of South Africa (AeSSA) hosted its 2025 Annual Conference at the CSIR International Convention Centre from 23 to 25 July 2025. The three day event brought together engineers, researchers, innovators, and industry stakeholders to discuss the future of aerospace development on the African continent.

As a corporate partner of the society, the AISI engaged with delegates across the aerospace ecosystem. The conference offered a platform to share insights on emerging technologies, industry challenges, and research developments, including advanced manufacturing, aerostructures, sustainability, and space technologies.

AISI’s participation highlighted its efforts to support South Africa’s aerospace industry through collaboration, supplier development, and technological advancement. Networking sessions enabled delegates to strengthen professional relationships and explore potential partnerships, reinforcing the importance of cooperation in building a resilient aerospace sector.

Through its involvement as a corporate partner, AISI reaffirmed its commitment to fostering innovation, supporting skills development, and promoting sustainable growth in the aerospace industry across the continent.

Conference delegates gathered at the 2025 AeSSA Annual Conference in Pretoria to discuss aerospace innovation, collaboration, and growth across the African continent.

 

The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) is an intervention of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic).

The AISI is designed to foster industrial development and competitiveness in the local South African aerospace, defence, marine, and other advanced manufacturing industries.

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