South Africa has about 18 airports, with OR Tambo, Cape Town and King Shaka being our common international airports. These airports cater for people and goods, coming into South Africa or transiting to and from other countries. This information confirms that this is a niche area that could be one of our economic muscles. Participation in aviation and aeronautical studies would range from among others, aviation mechanics and engineering, electronics, operations and safety policy space in accordance with international standards and conventions, as well as traveller experience.