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Second uAvionix FlightStation Installed at Lanseria International Airport in Partnership with National Airways Corporation (NAC)

  • SSASS
  • Aug 17
  • 2 min read
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Lanseria, South Africa — 18 August 2025 — SSASS Holdings, the African strategic partner of uAvionix Corporation, has announced the successful installation of a second FlightStation ADS-B air traffic surveillance unit at Lanseria International Airport, hosted by National Airways Corporation (NAC).


The FlightStation, mounted on the rooftop of one of NAC’s hangars, is directly connected to the FlightLine backend server via NAC’s secure corporate network. This second installation builds on the first FlightStation commissioned at Lanseria in July 2025 and marks a significant step toward establishing comprehensive airport-wide surface and airspace surveillance coverage.


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FlightStation from uAvionix

Deploying multiple FlightStations at a single site ensures wider coverage, improved accuracy, and crucial redundancy in the event of a single FlightStation failure — a critical factor in maintaining uninterrupted situational awareness for both manned and unmanned aircraft movements.


“This second installation reflects our vision for resilient and scalable ADS-B surveillance infrastructure,” said Dean Polley, CEO of SSASS Holdings. “By working with progressive partners like NAC, we are setting a new benchmark for airport safety and operational insight in South Africa. Redundancy is not a luxury in air traffic surveillance — it’s a necessity.”


As the largest general aviation company in Africa and one of the largest of its kind globally, NAC’s participation underscores the aviation industry’s growing recognition of ADS-B as the future of air traffic surveillance.

“NAC has always been at the forefront of aviation innovation, and we recognise that ADS-B is redefining how the world approaches air traffic surveillance,” said JP Fourie, CEO of NAC. “Hosting this FlightStation is part of our commitment to enabling the adoption of cutting-edge technologies in South Africa. As the largest general aviation company in Africa, we believe in leading by example and investing in infrastructure that benefits the entire aviation community.”

The collaboration between SSASS Holdings, NAC, and uAvionix reflects a shared commitment to enhancing safety, efficiency, and technological readiness across the African aviation landscape.


About NAC

National Airways Corporation (NAC) is the largest general aviation company in Africa and one of the largest of its kind in the world.

NAC offers a comprehensive range of aviation products and services to the aircraft and helicopter markets.

This includes:

  • New and pre-owned sales

  • Maintenance

  • Parts

  • Charter

  • International operations

  • Air ambulance services

  • Aircraft leasing

  • Helicopter pilot and technical training


NAC is based at Lanseria International Airport in Johannesburg and operates a South African network of offices at Rand Airport and the Ultimate Heliport in Johannesburg, the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town and Virginia Airport in Durban.


NAC’s head office at Lanseria International Airport (ICAO:FALA) offers clients a comprehensive suite of services, inclusive of aircraft management on a 24/7 basis.


About uAvionix

uAvionix is a global leader in avionics and airspace surveillance solutions, delivering innovative ADS-B products and integrated surveillance technologies designed to enhance aviation safety and operational efficiency for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft.


About SSASS Holdings

SSASS Holdings is the official reseller partner of uAvionix Corporation for the African region, specializing in the distribution and support of ADS-B solutions for both uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and general aviation. Committed to advancing airspace safety and situational awareness, SSASS Holdings provides cutting-edge avionics technology tailored to the unique needs of African operators and airspace regulators.



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