AISI participates in 2025 AeSSA Annual Conference

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AISI joined delegates at the 2025 AeSSA Annual Conference in Pretoria, engaging with industry leaders and innovators to advance aerospace innovation in Africa.

Aerospace and Defence Industry Day highlights support

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The AISI hosted an Aerospace and Defence Industry Day on 29 November 2024 to promote industry collaboration and highlight support for companies.

Novel materials feed growing market demand for drones

A new process combining composite manufacturing and expanded polypropylene injection is producing lightweight, cost-effective, and durable UAV airframes.

Drones take on aerial pest control for export citrus farmers

Cybicom Atlas Defence in collaboration with Bronberg Dynamics, developed a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System suitable for testing the aerial release of sterilised insects.

Industry day for aerospace and defence

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On 23 March 2023, AISI hosted a virtual industry day focused on advancing the South African aerospace and defence sector.

Aerospace and defence remain key CSIR focus areas

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) plays a significant role in developing the South African aerospace and defence industry.

Project increases company competitiveness

An AISI supplier development project has increased the global competitiveness of advanced radio- frequency and microwave components manufacturer LambdaG.

Solution offers effective ballast water treatment

Cybicom Atlas Defence’s Hydrotron system eliminates organic organisms from ballast water, enabling safe, cost-effective, and efficient discharge.

New projects for Cape Aerospace Technologies

After designing and manufacturing a range of micro- and small gas turbines, Cape Aerospace Technologies is developing a range of new products.

Initiative plans to accelerate tech amid industry decline

The AISI plans to continue building technology strategies with industry for long-term implementation amid the industry’s decline of late.
 

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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