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Leading Edge Aviation

Hangar #A 1, Nelspruit Municipal Airport, Nelspruit, South Africa

Call: +27 (0)13 741 3654

Leading Edge Aviation

Based at Hangar A1, Nelspruit Municipal Airport, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Leading Edge Aviation CC was established in 1996 and are registered with the South African Civil Aviation Authority as an aircraft maintenance facility (SACAA registration number 261).

Leading Edge Aviation CC have extensive experience servicing a large variety of aircraft and helicopters ranging in size from Piper Cubs to King Air 200, Robertson R22 to Bell UH-1H and also own and operate helicopters which are sub-contracted for fire fighting operations and also source helicopter and fixed wing aircraft for local and overseas buyers.

Leading Edge Aviation

Aircraft Refurbishment

Helicopter Fire Fighting

Aerial Heavy Lift and Construction

Aerial Wildlife Conservation and Patrol

Fleet

Contact

Helicopter

Firefighting

Leading Edge Aviation is a family run business established in Nelspruit, South Africa in 1996. Leading Edge Aviation specializes in firefighting and heavy lift helicopter operations utilizing UH-1H and UH-60A helicopters. In addition to this, Leading Edge is an SACAA approved facility for all your aircraft refurbishment and upholstery requirements.

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Stronger

Leading

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Aviation

Leading Edge Aviation

Based at Hangar A1, Nelspruit Municipal Airport, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Leading Edge Aviation CC was established in 1996 and are registered with the South African Civil Aviation Authority as an aircraft maintenance facility (SACAA registration number 261).

Leading Edge Aviation CC have extensive experience servicing a large variety of aircraft and helicopters ranging in size from Piper Cubs to King Air 200, Robertson R22 to Bell UH-1H and also own and operate helicopters which are sub-contracted for fire fighting operations and also source helicopter and fixed wing aircraft for local and overseas buyers.

Helicopter Services

Aerial Firefighting Services

The battle to contain wild fires across Southern Africa is an annual challenge to which helicopters are ideally suited. Both the Huey and the Black Hawk compliment the other firefighting assets such as ground teams, fire bombers and other helicopters to save property and valuable assets from the destruction wrought by run-away fires. The typical configuration for the Huey is a 1000 litre bucket while the Black Hawk is capable of up to 3000 litres. Carrying capacities for all aircraft vary with temperature, wind, elevation and humidity but the Leading Edge team has what it takes to get the fire bosses the best assistance the industry has to offer.

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Agencies

Leading Edge Aviation are registered agents for the following aviation companies:
Nebraska Gas Turbine (T 53 and T-700 engine maintenance and overhauls)
Tamarack Helicopters (Bell Series component overhauls and parts supply)
Van Horn Aviation (Bell Series composite main and tail rotor blades)

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Heavy Lift and Construction

Precision heavy lift and vertical reference work is considered some of the most technically demanding flying in the helicopter industry. With pilots trained and experienced in the field, Leading Edge Aviation is available to assist with the construction, movement and placing of all supplies and equipment across the inaccessible area of Southern Africa and beyond.

Wildlife Conservation and Patrol

Bringing the versatility of helicopters to the conservation and anti-poaching industries, the Leading Edge Aviation fleet is capable and ready to assist.

Our Fleet

UH-60A Blackhawk

The UH-60A Blackhawk is the latest addition to the global civilian external lift and firefighting market.

UH-1H Huey

The UH-1H Huey is a legendary helicopter with a history stretching back to the Vietnam era.

Aircraft Refurbishment and Upholstery:

With over 150 resprays and refurbishments of aircraft for clients across the globe, Leading Edge Aviation has built a reputation for fine craftsmanship and expert applications.

Bigger.Faster.Stronger

Leading Edge

Fleet

Based at Hangar A1, Nelspruit Municipal Airport, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Leading Edge Aviation CC was established in 1996 and are registered with the South African Civil Aviation Authority as an aircraft maintenance facility (SACAA registration number 261).

AIRCRAFT AND HELICOPTER REFURBISHMENT

Leading Edge Aviation undertakes refurbishment and reconditioning of aircraft and helicopters and offer a full spectrum of work including:

  • paint strip
  • re-spray
  • upholstery
  • glass replacement and
  • general sheet metal work

Leading Edge Aviation CC have extensive experience servicing a large variety of aircraft and helicopters ranging in size from Piper Cubs to King Air 200, Robertson R22 to Bell UH-1H and also own and operate helicopters which are sub-contracted for fire fighting operations and also source helicopter and fixed wing aircraft for local and overseas buyers.

Our Work

Aircraft

Refurbishment

Leading Edge Aviation CC have worked on aircraft registered in:

  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • Germany
  • United States of America
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Botswana
  • Mozambique
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • DRC

We have worked with a number of aid organizations, such as:

  • Mission Aviation Fellowship
  • Samaritans Purse
  • Methodist Mission
  • Mercy Air and
  • Flying for Jesus

and have assisted with humanitarian relief during the Mozambique Floods of 2000 and 2001, Indonesian Tsunami of 2004 and the Pakistan Earthquake of 2005, having also assisted with numerous search and rescue incidents and disaster fires within South Africa.

Leading Edge Aviation CC are registered agents FOR THE FOLLOWING oem’s and in conjunction with them we supply:

  • Tamarack Helicopters we supply helicopters, parts and accessories
  • Nebraska Gas Turbine we supply helicopter engines
  • Van Horn Aviation we supply composite helicopter rotor blades

Feel free to contact us for your aviation requirements.

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Contact

Contact www.leadingedgeaviation.co.za

Telephone

Tel:  + 27 (0) 13 741 3654

Fax: + 27 (0) 13 741 1303

E-mail:

office @leaviation.co.za

Physical Address:

Hangar #A 1
Nelspruit Municipal Airport
Nelspruit
Mpumalanga
South Africa

Postal Address:

P.O. Box 1276
Nelspruit
1200
South Africa

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 08:00 am – 16:30 pm

Saturday: 08:00 am – 12:00 pm