AIRBUS GROUP - AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST
Innovation and partnerships
AIRBUS GROUP Africa and Middle East
AIRBUS GROUP - AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST
We make it fly
Airbus Group is a global leader in defense, space,
aeronautics and related services comprising of three
divisions: Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space, and
Airbus Helicopters. Each offers a wide portfolio
of cutting edge products and associated services
specifically designed to deliver solutions that help
drive and expand our customers’ operations.
With a workforce of close to 140,000 employees
and revenues of €60.7 billion, Airbus Group has
become a global aerospace and defence company
– with roughly 180 locations worldwide.
On the civil aviation side, Airbus helps shape the future
of air transportation and drives sustainable growth
around the world so airlines can expand, people can
connect and economies can grow.
Airbus Defence and Space manufactures world-class
products such as the Ariane launcher family, the A330
Multi Role Tanker Transport and satellites for missions
ranging from telecommunications to Earth observation.
Airbus Helicopters provides the most efficient civil
and military helicopter solutions to its customers who
serve, protect, save lives and safely carry passengers
in highly demanding environments.
Clockwise from above:
H145 ©Anthony Pecchi;
Telcom Satellite Eurostar
E3000; Airbus A380; A400 M
Versatile Airlifter
As our operations extend beyond the countries
where we operate, we also bring our talent, expertise
and resources to help solve some of the world’s
most pressing challenges. Airbus Group’s products
and services have helped to support the delivery
of humanitarian aid in many missions. The company
provides quick and effective solutions for emergency
response units and non-governmental organisations.
It is precisely this mix of active citizenship and open
innovation that has made Airbus Group a leader in the
aerospace industry. And by virtue of our longstanding
ability to foster technical excellence – and adapt
to change – we are uniquely positioned to tackle
any challenge brought our way, and drive thoughtful
solutions around the globe.
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Airbus Group in Africa
and Middle East
In the skies over the ancient lands and civilisations
of Africa and Middle East, for more than four decades
our commercial airliners, helicopters, military aircraft
and satellites have dominated the skies from Dubai
to Cape Town, Cairo and beyond.
As an integral partner in the communities we serve
across Africa and Middle East, Airbus Group sees
a region united in its quest to embrace innovation
and build future prosperity for generations ahead.
Airbus Group has invested in the regional industrial
footprint through numerous commercial agreements
and partnerships in several countries such as UAE,
Tunisia and Morocco directly by Airbus or Airbus
suppliers. Airbus partners in these countries include
local organisations from both public and private
sectors and international institutions. Not only does
this contribute to the Airbus global supply chain
efficiency but it brings numerous and high-end skilled
jobs which makes significant contributions to the
local economies.
In the UAE, Strata produces composite components
for the A330, A330neo, A350 XWB and A380 aircraft
while TPI produces metallic parts for the A320,
A320neo and A330 programmes.
In both Morocco and Tunisia, Airbus suppliers and
Airbus Group subsidiary Stelia, utilize a highly skilled
workforce and take advantage of the close proximity
to Europe to source a mix of machined, composite,
electrical and assembled components across all
Airbus programmes.
South Africa’s aerospace industry is a major supplier
of parts, components and sub-assemblies which
are incorporated across the Airbus product range.
Similarly, Airbus has established an innovation
network with South African universities and research
institutes with ongoing studies into such diverse
topics as additive layer manufacturing (3D printing)
of large dimension aircraft parts using titanium
powder, future generation flight control systems
and hydrogen fuel cells as an effective substitute
for aircraft auxiliary power units.
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Revenues
from the Middle East region Over 40%
of all A380
orders
10%
of Airbus Group total Around
all A350
25% ofXWB
orders
More than
Airbus Helicopters
650
flying in the Middle East
from the Middle East region
More than
3,100
employees
in the region
A history
of 40 years 9
telecommunications satellites
built by Airbus Defence and Space
across the region since 2013
Middle East air traffic expected to
double in the next 10 years
in the region
Infographic: Beatriz Santacruz
* Data shown as of October 2015
Airbus Little Engineer
Initiative
Building tomorrow’s leaders, engineers and aerospace
personnel is an Airbus Group commitment that knows no
borders or limitations. In order to sustain the future growth
of the region’s aerospace industry, we needed to invest
in programmes that inspire the youth of the region, both boys
and girls, to focus on science and technology studies.
With that goal in mind, “Airbus Little Engineer” initiative has
reached more than 2,000 students in the region. It is dedicated
to nurturing an interest for Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics among the grass roots talent of the region
through hands-on workshops for robotic-based aviation
and space.
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Airbus - the face of modern
civil aviation in Africa
and the Middle East
For 40 years Airbus has been synonymous with
aviation in this vast region. Every major air carrier
in Africa and the Middle East has made Airbus
aircraft integral to their operations such as Ethiopian
Airlines, Egypt Air, Tunisian Airlines, South African
Airways, Rwandair, Saudia, Air Arabia, Air Mauritius
and Air Namibia.
With some of the youngest aircraft fleets in the air,
the rapidly expanding airlines of the Arabian Gulf
– Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways – have
built their superior customer offering using the latest
Airbus aircraft. From their bases in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
and Doha, respectively, the trilogy of airlines has taken
civil aviation into the 21st century and beyond.
Our flagship A380 superjumbo has become the most
recognizable sight on the tarmacs of the region and
beyond, favoured by thousands a day for its superior
onboard comfort, space and customer experience.
New to the skies of the region and world is the
A350 XWB. Those three letters, denoting extra wide
body, have become the code for future passenger
satisfaction and carrier efficiency.
As one of the most successful and sought after
aircraft models in the Airbus portfolio, the A330 family
currently spans the 200 to 440 seat spectrum. More
than 1,200 aircrafts are in service across the world.
The next generation A330-800neo and A330-900neo
variants are designed to take the marque into the
future, with entry into service planned for the year
2018 and beyond.
Heralding the future of single-aisle passenger aircrafts,
the A320neo (new engine option) cements the Airbus
reputation for pioneering technical solutions and
endless innovation.
With Middle Eastern air traffic forecast to more than
double in the next decade, Airbus is at the forefront
of new aviation trends throughout the region.
To date, Airbus has signed more than 900 orders
with Middle East airlines, spanning the entire Airbus
product range, the company has already delivered
almost 500 new aircraft to the key regional carriers,
while as many as 600 aircraft operating in ME region
proudly wear the Airbus brand name.
The airlines in Africa also want to take advantage
of the reliability, safety and lower operating, training,
maintenance and technical support costs associated
with the modern technology aircrafts within the
Airbus fleet. They account for more than 250 orders.
Today, there are 210 Airbus aircrafts in service with
39 carriers in Africa.
Airbus Prosky: delivering air traffic
management performance
A 100 percent owned Airbus subsidiary dedicated
to Air Traffic Management (ATM) Modernisation
and Transformation and part of ‘Services by Airbus’,
Airbus ProSky is also very active in the region.
Being engaged in the development of Performance
Based Navigation (PBN) procedures, it has worked
at over 40 terminal airspaces in the world, including
airports such as Cape Town and Abu Dhabi.
Dedicated to improving the performance of global
ATM, Airbus ProSky delivers best-in-class expertise
and intelligent solutions to maximise efficiency,
better performance, increase capacity, enhance
predictability and support sustainability.
With air traffic growth throughout the Middle East
and North Africa (MENA) forecasted to more than
double for the next decade, Airbus ProSky works
closely with air navigation service providers, airlines
and airports throughout the region to ensure their ATM
capabilities will prepare their skies for tomorrow’s
demand. From airspace studies with capabilities
recommendations to Air Traffic Flow management
(ATFM) systems and PBN solutions, Airbus ProSky
offers the region solutions to its most vexing
airspace challenges.
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Airbus Defence and Space is recognised as a world
leader in geo-information owing to our geo-intelligence
portfolio. It offers a sophisticated product and services
portfolio that is as versatile as the requirements
of customers - governments and institutions across
Africa and the Middle East.
Airbus Defence and Space has built numerous
telecom satellites for customers in the Middle East,
including operators such as Arabsat (KSA), Nilesat
(Egypt) and Yahsat (UAE). Arabsat 6B/Badr-7 is based
on the Eurostar E3000 platform, which is recognised
worldwide as the most reliable in its class.
Our extensive partner network includes Saudi Arabia’s
KACST or SANSA, the South African National Space
Agency, and comprises over 35 local partnerships
and two direct receiving station partners. We ensure
a comprehensive local presence and provide decision
makers with sustainable solutions to increase security,
optimise operations, and boost performance.
We have extended our usual scope of on-ground
delivery to an in-orbit delivery for Abu Dhabi-based
satellite operator Yahsat. It takes responsibility for
launcher procurement, in-orbit testing, insurance,
support for financing, and validation for the UAE
Ministry of Defence with training and a progressive
system handover. Providing in addition two anchor
stations, and a range of government naval and land
mobile satellite ground terminals.
Airbus Defence and Space is the only military aircraft
manufacturer to develop, produce, sell and support
such a comprehensive family of multi-mission aircraft.
Our aircraft are used for civil and humanitarian missions
from maritime surveillance to disaster recovery.
Airbus Defence and Space has won 72 orders for
light and medium transport aircraft (C212, CN235
and C295) from Middle East and Northern African
customers, of which 56 aircraft have been delivered,
and 43 are currently in operation in the region.
Europe’s No.1 Defence
and Space Company
The UAE Air Force and the Royal Saudi Air Force
(RSAF) have taken delivery of three and six A330
Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) respectively,
bringing the total of MRTTs in service in the region
to nine aircraft.
With 174 aircraft ordered by eight customers
worldwide, the A400M is the only aircraft combining
three key capabilities for air forces in the Middle East
and Northern Africa: transporting heavy cargo over
long distances, landing on unpaved airstrips and
refuelling other aircraft in the area of operation.
Airbus Defence and Space is Europe’s largest and most innovative
defence and space company. We develop and engineer cutting-edge
products - with the constant ambition to connect and protect lives.
For more than 40 years we have strived to develop the industrial
footprint, as well as manufacturing and engineering capacity to create
sustainable success in the Middle East and Africa region.
To date, Airbus Defence and Space has taken orders for 165 aircraft;
and has delivered 114. As of the end of August 2015, there are
currently 101 military aircraft from Airbus DS in operation in the Middle
East and Northern Africa.
Airbus Defence and Space has 30 years of experience in the
construction of cutting-edge Earth observation satellites; with over
100 prime contracted Earth observation and science satellites
delivered. Today, we are also the global leader in the provision
of Earth observation satellite systems for international customers.
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2014
Customers around the world count on Airbus Defence and Space
to supply their satellite systems, both for telecommunications
and Earth observation.
Earth Observation
Airbus Defence and Space proudly supports the local
industry and talent by developing trusted, proven and
long term relationships with our customers, partners
and suppliers based in Africa and the Middle East.
Algeria’s ALSAT 2A launched - recently completed fifth year in orbit
and still operating flawlessly; now beyond its original design lifetime.
ALSAT 2B is currently under preparation.
Contracted by the Armed Forces of the UAE to build the “Falcon
Eye” system: two high-resolution optical satellites, ground system
for monitoring, receiving and processing images and comprehensive
training programme for UAE engineers to control and operate
the satellite in orbit.
Opposite page:
Eurofighter Typhoon Effective, Proven, Trusted
Above left:
Earth Observation Satellite
AstroBus L
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Airbus Foundation
The power of one, capturing the power of many
Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters provides the most efficient civil
and military helicopter solutions to its customers who
serve, protect, save lives and safely carry passengers
in highly demanding environments.
Flying more than three million flight hours per year,
the company’s in-service fleet includes some 12,000
helicopters operated by more than 3,000 customers
in 152 countries. Airbus Helicopters employs more
than 23,000 people worldwide and in 2014 generated
revenues of €6.5 billion.
Airbus Helicopters has been present in the Africa,
Middle East and Arabian Gulf regions for over 40
years with more than 650 helicopters being flown
by both civil and military operators. Its modern
product range incorporates the latest technology to
meet evolving applications that include anti-piracy,
counter-insurgency and border patrol missions,
emergency medical airlift, search and rescue as well
as the servicing of offshore oil and gas platforms and
executive and VIP transport.
Airbus Helicopters is further increasing its regional
footprint with a customer oriented strategy based on
two axes:
1 Team with local partners for helicopter fleet
modernisation, overhaul and maintenance such
as a new technical office in Pakistan, the UAE
with the Falcon Aviation Services maintenance
centre and the strong cooperation with AMMROC
in the arena of helicopter overhauls.
2
Develop a regional industrial basis relying on
Eurocopter Kingdom Saudi Arabia, its largest
subsidiary located in Saudi Arabia with more
than 120 engineers and technicians dedicated
to the maintenance, overhaul and modernisation
and ensuring the daily efficiency of more than
60 aircraft.
The customer centre Airbus Helicopters Southern
Africa was formed in 1994 and has its headquarters at
Grand Central Airport (Gauteng). The centre also has
the capacity to support its customers at its Cape Town
International Airport Satellite Station and its Kenya
Line Maintenance Station based at Nairobi’s Wilson
Airport. In Southern Africa, the Airbus Helicopters
fleet consists of some 150 turbine helicopters and,
in the past few years, the company has successfully
introduced the latest products to the South African
market. Among these are the smooth and quiet
H120, the H125 “workhorse”, the spacious H130,
and the twin engine H145, the world’s reference in EMS
and police missions.
Above:
H160 © Anthony Pecchi
Below:
H225M “Caracal”
© sirpa air images
Above:
Loading of humanitarian
cargo on an Emirates A380
What we create at Airbus Group influences the lives of
millions of people around the world. We manufacture
products that improve the quality of life and change
the way the future will be lived. We are proud of what
we do. But nowhere are we more proud than in how
we reinvest in our world. Nothing defines the spirit
of Airbus Group better than the endeavours of the
Airbus Foundation.
The Airbus Foundation is at the very heart of the Airbus
Group, committed to bringing together the products
and people of our global aerospace company to
help address the challenges of today’s society.
The Airbus Foundation supports humanitarian groups
by working together with more than 30 prominent
NGOs and inspires the next generation as they
prepare to embrace their future.
In this region, the Foundation has established
a powerful partnership with Emirates and Action
Contre la Faim to regularly utilise A380 Emirates
deliveries to transport food and aid to the United
Nations Humanitarian Response Depot located in the
International Humanitarian City of Dubai. Since 2013,
a total of six flights have been coordinated through
this partnership.
In August 2013, Airbus Foundation coordinated
yet another mission for the International Federation
of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) by
transporting 25 tonnes (143 cubic metres) of medical
equipment and supplies as well as medical and
logistics personnel to Jordan. These supplies enabled
the delivery of a hospital to a new Syrian refugee
camp set up in Azraq, 100 kilometres east of Amman,
which accommodates up to 130,000 people.
In February 2015, Airbus Foundation used an A330
test aircraft to transport 33 tonnes of equipment
(3,000 kitchen sets, 9,000 mosquito nets and 4,000
tarpaulins) from Las Palmas, Spain to Lilongwe,
Malawi, to provide emergency shelter after Cyclone
Bansi hit the African country. The relief mission was
organised jointly by the Foundation and its partner,
the IFRC.
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