Press Releases

We’re proud to congratulate Ferreira Aviation on successfully passing its official repair centre audit and being formally recognised as an Authorised ROTAX Repair Centre. This achievement is a significant milestone and a clear demonstration of the company’s commitment to quality workmanship, regulatory compliance, and the highest standards in aircraft engine maintenance. ROTAX operators and aircraft

The Comet Aviation Supplies team is excited to be attending the Tedderfield Sling April Fly‑In on Saturday, 25 April, hosted at Tedderfield Airpark (FATA). This much‑anticipated event brings together pilots, builders, and aviation enthusiasts from across the country for a relaxed and celebratory morning centred around flying and community. A Morning Dedicated to Flying and

A Global Celebration of Aviation, Innovation, and Community The aviation world thrives on shared passion — for flying, for innovation, and for the people who make it all possible. That spirit comes to life each year through the ROTAX Fly‑In World Tour, a global series of events designed to bring together pilots, builders, owners, and

Last week, our team had the opportunity to visit Savannah Aircraft to support a series of critical installation checks and validation tests on their ROTAX 916 installation. The visit was both productive and memorable—culminating in a coastal test flight along the beachfront that showcased both the aircraft and engine in their intended operating environment. Supporting

Some offers end quietly. Others come back stronger—because pilots asked for them. Following strong demand from South African pilots and instructors, Comet Aviation Supplies is extending the Lightspeed Delta Zulu flagship headset offer, bringing it back from today through to the 25th of April 2026. If you missed it the first time, this is your

The Parys Annual Taildragger Fly‑In returns from 10–12 April 2026, and Comet Aviation Supplies is excited to be part of this iconic aviation gathering. Each year, pilots and enthusiasts from across South Africa descend on Parys Airfield (FAPY) for a weekend filled with classic airframes, great food, and aviation community spirit. A Weekend for Aviation

There’s something special about spending a day surrounded by the people and machines that inspire our passion for aviation. Recently, the Comet Aviation Supplies team had the privilege of visiting the Sling Aircraft factory—an experience that left all of us energized, informed, and more inspired than ever. From the moment we arrived, the Sling Aircraft

If you fly because precision matters, you already know the difference a truly premium headset makes. The Lightspeed Delta Zulu isn’t about bells and whistles—it’s about delivering a quieter, sharper, more composed cockpit so you can focus on the line, the weather, and the mission. From the first spool‑up to shutdown, Delta Zulu feels purpose‑built

Airweek 2026 is almost here, and the excitement across South Africa’s aviation community is building fast. With only a short time to go, Middelburg Airfield is preparing to welcome aviators, enthusiasts, aircraft owners, builders, students, and aviation families for one of the most anticipated gatherings of the year. This year’s theme says it all: For

After months of careful planning, refinement, and collaboration, Comet Aviation Supplies is proud to announce the launch of our newly updated logo, which will officially go into use on 1 March 2026. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our brand—one that reflects our commitment to innovation, customer service, and the evolving