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Air News On Port Elizabeth Air Show In South Africa,Aviation Appointments & Business Jets Super King Air Series 200,90,350i & Freighter B747-8

Despite of bad weather the Air Show at Port Elizabeth shined. Making its public debut at the air show was South Africa’s first privately-owned WWII P-51 Mustag, aptly named “Mustang Sally.”

However, this was not the only “first “for the event.

Also making their respective debuts in the City was a South African Air Force (SAAF) Hawk, as well as a Fokker F28 owned by AirQuarius.

Unfortunately the weather did not play along, but this in no way dampened the spirits of the crowd- estimated to have been between 10000 and 15000 people –who arrived to see one of the best air shows of its kind this year.

One could have easily mistaken the PE air show for a Unites States one because of the number of classic American aircraft which took part-aircraft such as the Trojan T28 ,the legendary T6 Harvard, a Boeing Stearman,Sea Fury, as well as the venerable P-51 Mustang were put through their paces.

If this was not enough, the fast and highly energized show of the three-ship Goodyear Eagles had the crowds on their feet with their jaw-dropping, fast-paced and electrifying performance.

The Goodyear Eagles’ performance is rather unique in that it starts from the moment they take off until the moment they land, whereas other performances usually start way above the crowd and make their way to the ground. As a second act, the Goodyear Eagles perform a triple inverted parachute drop.

Not to be outdone by the fixed-wing teams, the helicopter performances by two Bell 407 helicopters, two SAAF BK.117 helicopters and the South African Police Services Squirrel helicopter showed the crowds the agility of rotor aircraft.

Participation from the SAAF last year was in the form of the Hawk, BK.117, C47TP as well as the esteemed Silver Falcons.

This was the last time that the current Silver Falcons team flew together, as from this year the team will be swopping pilots and will see for the very first time a woman pilot as part of this world class SAAF team.

A potentially serious incident was averted when an oil seal burst on the engine of the Number 2 Silver Falcon during the show, but thanks to the brilliant and very highly trained pilots, the PC-7 landed safely with the aircraft intact and no injuries.

Showing the crowds why he is one of South Africa’s best aerobatic pilots, Patrick Davidson put his Extra aircraft through its paces , as he wowed  the crowd with his precision aerobatic man oeuvres.

Making this years Port Elizabeth air show work so well was the fact that there where different aircraft displayed and not the usual machines that always entertain crowds around South Africa.

This years PE air show must go down as one of the best in 2010 and certainly rivaled that which was held earlier at Hoedspruit.

New CEO for CAASA Appointed

The Board of Directors of the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa has announced the appointment of Leon Dillman as the organizations new chief executive officer with effect from January 1, 2011.

A man with considerable organizational and military experience, Dillman succeeds Kim Gorringe who resigned his post earlier last year to join Comair Ltd.

In recent years, Dillman has been at the forefront with the organization of the biennial series of Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibitors having been employed by the Department of Defense with responsibilities, inter alia, for planning, coordination and execution of all tasks relating to foreign guests taking part in the exhibitions. He was a co-opted member of the AAD executive committee and was chairman of the VIP and functions committees.

He was also responsible for the coordination of transportation, accommodation, protocol, security, official functions, individual programmes etc, for approximately 70 foreign delegations attending AAD.

Dillman first became intimately associated with AAD for the 2006 expo, following this up with the 2008 and 2010 events. His experience with these exhibitions will stand him in good stead for the 2012 event as CAASA will be heading the organizing for that exhibition.

Prior to his AAD involvement, he was Staff Officer Defense Foreign Relations for Middle Eastern and North Africa countries (2005/7), holding a similar position during the period 2001 to 2005 but this time for North and South America countries. He was Staff Officer Military Attaché Operations for American countries from 1998 to 2001, prior to which he was Forensic Psycho-physiologist at Defense Intelligence in 1997 and 1998.

Thirty-nine years old, Leon Dill man has a string of commendation letters and certificates to his credit, including, most recently, a Golden Eagle Award from the Chief of the Air Force and a Gold Commendation Certificate from the Chief of Defense Foreign Relations.

He completed his high school education at the Afrikaans Hoer Seunskool in Pretoria with full exemption in 1988 and later attended the Argenbright International Institute of Polygraph in Atlanta, Georgia, gaining a diploma in Forensic Psychophysiology and Axciton Computerized Polygraph in 1997.

This followed a three-year stint at the University of Stellenbosch’s Military Academy (1993-1995) where he gained a B-Mil degree (BA and BCom).

Fully proficient in both English andAfrikaans, Leon Dill man is married and eager to assume his new duties with the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa.

First 747-8-I Fuselage Sections Joined

Boeing has moved closer toward completing assembly of the first 747-8 Intercontinental as mechanics in Everett, Washington, loaded the forward and aft fuselage sections to join with the wing and centre section.

The 747-8 fuselage is 76, 3 metres long, which is 5, 6 metres longer that the 747-400.The stretch provides space for 51 additional seats to accommodate a total of 467 passengers in a typical three-class configuration and offers 26% more cargo volume.

Final body is a major step toward completing the structural integration and building out the all-new interior. The 747-8 also features a B787 Dream liner –inspired interior that will offer passengers a greater feeling of space and comfort.

The 747 programme has orders for 109 747-8 Freighter and Intercontinental aircraft. Thirty-three of those are for the 747-8 International, with orders coming from Lufthansa, Korean Air and eight VIP customers. The first 747-8 Intercontinental delivery is scheduled for late 2011 to a VIP customer.

Blackhawk Expands Into Africa

Blackhawk has announced the expansion of its global workforce by appointing Marc Strange as its new African regional sales director who has joined the team after having spent the past six years working for National Airways Corporation.

In his new position, Strange will continue to sell a comprehensive range of leading aftermarket modifications including Raisbeck and BLR that, when coupled with Blackhawk, further improve aircraft performance.

The new office is located near Lanseria International Airport, where many King Air and Caravan aircraft are based and maintained.

In addition to expanding Blackhawks footprint on the continent, he will support NAC as the authorized distributor in the region. NAC has enjoyed success in selling the Pratt & Whitney XP engine upgrades in Africa as many turboprop operators need extra performance capabilities to safely operate the demanding conditions.

Blackhawk claims to have more global certifications than any other engine upgrade company and enjoys the exclusive endorsement from Hawker Beech craft and its factory-owned service centres.

Commenting on his new position, Marc Strange said: “I am thrilled to be part of the Blackhawk team and to be associated with such a dynamic brand and product. It is very rewarding to be able to offer a product which really delivers value that a customer can immediately appreciate.

“Africa is apart of the world where aircraft are often operated to the limits of their performance capabilities, where the enhanced performance and improved operational flexibility which Blackhawk offers are invaluable. I look forward to growing Blackhawk s footprint on the continent and providing the service and support for which the company is renowned.”

Blackhawk specializes in the Hawker Beech craft King Air 90, and 200 series, piper cheyenne1, 11 and 11XL and the Cessna Conquest 1 AND Caravan series.

Blackhawk has equipped over 290 turboprop aircraft with the Pratt & Whitney XP engine upgrades since 1999.

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