Sling Aircraft
ManufacturerSouth Africa's premier kitplane manufacturer, known for completing the first around-the-world flight in a kitbuilt LSA.
About
Sling Aircraft, based at Tedderfield Aerodrome near Johannesburg, South Africa, designs and manufactures the Sling 2, Sling 4, Sling TSi, and Sling High Wing light sport and kit aircraft. The company achieved global recognition when its founders completed a circumnavigation of the globe in a Sling 2 kitplane. Aircraft are sold both as factory-built S-LSA and builder kits. Sling distributes worldwide through a growing dealer network with established presence in North America, Europe, Australia, and across Africa.
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- 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany
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- Exists and is operating nowRegistration and company ID are valid, status is active, it files its reports, accounts are not frozen, the site answers, and its age matches what it claims. · Website live (Jun 2026)proof
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- Not yet checkable from open public sources in South Africa: A maker, not a middleman · Clean record, no blacklist · No debts or court trouble · Sound people behind it · Independently confirmed · Reachable and responsive.
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- EU imports of iron, steel and aluminium goods are in the CBAM carbon-border regime: from 1 Jan 2026 importers need CBAM authorisation and must buy certificates. European Commission (CBAM) ↗
- Machinery sold in the EU needs CE marking with a declaration of conformity under the EU machinery rules. European Commission ↗
- Chemical substances imported into the EU above 1 tonne/year must be REACH-registered. ECHA (REACH) ↗
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Company facts
Where is Sling Aircraft based?
Sling Aircraft is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Is Sling Aircraft a manufacturer or a distributor?
Sling Aircraft is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.
What does Sling Aircraft supply?
Sling Aircraft works across Aerospace & Aviation Manufacturing.
Which markets does Sling Aircraft serve?
Sling Aircraft serves South Africa, United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Germany.
How large is Sling Aircraft?
Sling Aircraft reports a team in the 51-200 employees bracket.
What are the alternatives to Sling Aircraft?
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