about us
For over 17 years S-PLANE has been delivering comprehensive Airborne Control and Automation, Communication, Ground Control and Simulation solutions for certified and uncertified manned, unmanned and optionally piloted aircraft.
PROCESSES & QUALITY
S-PLANE is committed to delivering the highest levels of quality, reliability and safety, required by the aerospace and defence industries. Our engineering processes follow rigorous, standards-based system, safety, software, and hardware development practices to ensure full airworthiness and mission confidence.
Our AS9100D:2016-certified Quality Management System (including ISO 9001:2015) governs every aspect of our operations, from supplier management and change control to configuration, conformance, and production. Click here to download our AS9100D certificate.
We base our system development on Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) guidelines ARP-4754A and ARP-4761, while RTCA DO-254 and DO-178C guide our hardware and software processes across multiple Development Assurance Levels (DALs), including DO-178C supplements DO-330 to DO-333 for qualified tools and model-based design. Our products are designed for interoperability and compliance with key industry and environmental standards such as DO-160 and DO-380.
Cybersecurity is integral to our approach. S-PLANE maintains audited UK CE+ certification and applies critical ISO 27001 controls. Our products follow DO-326A to prevent malware and unauthorised access, aligning with EASA and FAA security requirements. Click here to download our CE+ certificate.
S-PLANE is also registered with the South African DCAC and NPC, ensuring full compliance with regulations governing strategic goods under the Wassenaar Arrangement and MTCR.
STAFF & INNOVATION
At S-PLANE, innovation drives everything we do. We challenge assumptions, refine processes, and push technological boundaries to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. Using advanced design, simulation, and production tools, along with insights from cutting-edge research, we achieve exceptional efficiency, performance, and usability across our products.
Our highly skilled engineering team is the foundation of this innovation. We recruit top talent, cultivate a culture of responsibility and creativity, and combine fresh ideas from vibrant young engineers with the guidance of experienced industry experts. The result is a uniquely capable engineering force with the energy, focus and experience to solve complex problems and deliver breakthrough solutions.
community projects
S-PLANE is committed to the education of our next generation of Science and Technology experts and is a proud supporter of social development and upliftment initiatives. Amongst other initiatives, we sponsor school uniforms for a number of school children per year within our local communities through Imibala. Pledge your support at: http://www.imibala.com.