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Hi-tech boost for fight against rhino poaching
The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal, which has one of the largest rhino
populations in the world, has reportedly experienced a 92% reduction in poaching
incidents during a year-long project that has included the use of South African-built
drones.
South African firm wins another Airbus A400M contract
South African company Denel Aerostructures has won its fourth contract to manufacture parts for the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. The company is the only tier 1 supplier of parts for the giant military airlifter outside of Europe.
Sling planes soar to new heights
A few years ago, a pair of fly boys decided to build a plane and fly around the world. Today, their company produces the Sling, which is much sought-after across the globe. The Airplane Factory is a genuine success story, and is a tribute to the tenacity and "can do" attitude of South Africans.
SA company to make Airbus parts
South African aeronautical design and engineering company Aerosud has won a contract to produce aircraft sub-assemblies for the world's best-selling jetliners, the Airbus A320 family.