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Airbus Group is a global leader in defense, space, As our operations extend beyond the countries aeronautics and related services comprising of three where we operate, we also bring our talent, expertise divisions: Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space, and and resources to help solve some of the world’s . Each offers a wide portfolio most pressing challenges. Airbus Group’s products of cutting edge products and associated services and services have helped to support the delivery specifically designed to deliver solutions that help of humanitarian aid in many missions. The company drive and expand our customers’ operations. provides quick and effective solutions for emergency response units and non-governmental organisations. With a workforce of close to 140,000 employees and revenues of €60.7 billion, Airbus Group has It is precisely this mix of active citizenship and open become a global and defence company innovation that has made Airbus Group a leader in the – with roughly 180 locations worldwide. aerospace industry. And by virtue of our longstanding ability to foster technical excellence – and adapt On the civil aviation side, Airbus helps shape the future to change – we are uniquely positioned to tackle of air transportation and drives sustainable growth any challenge brought our way, and drive thoughtful around the world so can expand, people can solutions around the globe. connect and economies can grow.

Airbus Defence and Space manufactures world-class products such as the launcher family, the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport and for missions ranging from to 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 E3000; ; A400 M Versatile Airlifter AIRBUS GROUP - AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Airbus Group in Africa and Middle East

In the skies over the ancient lands and civilisations In the UAE, Strata produces composite components of Africa and Middle East, for more than four decades for the A330, A330neo, A350 XWB and A380 aircraft our commercial airliners, helicopters, while TPI produces metallic parts for the A320, and satellites have dominated the skies from A320neo and A330 programmes. to , Cairo and beyond. In both Morocco and Tunisia, Airbus suppliers and As an integral partner in the communities we serve Airbus Group subsidiary Stelia, utilize a highly skilled across Africa and Middle East, Airbus Group sees workforce and take advantage of the close proximity a region united in its quest to embrace innovation to to source a mix of machined, composite, and build future prosperity for generations ahead. electrical and assembled components across all Airbus programmes. Airbus Group has invested in the regional industrial footprint through numerous commercial agreements South Africa’s aerospace industry is a major supplier and partnerships in several countries such as UAE, of parts, components and sub-assemblies which Tunisia and Morocco directly by Airbus or Airbus are incorporated across the Airbus product range. suppliers. Airbus partners in these countries include Similarly, Airbus has established an innovation local organisations from both public and private network with South African universities and research sectors and international institutions. Not only does institutes with ongoing studies into such diverse this contribute to the Airbus global supply chain topics as additive layer manufacturing (3D printing) efficiency but it brings numerous and high-end skilled of large dimension aircraft parts using titanium jobs which makes significant contributions to the powder, future generation flight control systems local economies. and hydrogen fuel cells as an effective substitute for aircraft auxiliary power units.

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Revenues from the Middle East region

Over Airbus Little Engineer of all A380 40% orders 10% Initiative of Airbus Group total More than 650 Airbus Helicopters Building tomorrow’s leaders, engineers and aerospace Around flying in the Middle East personnel is an Airbus Group commitment that knows no of all A350 25% XWB orders borders or limitations. In order to sustain the future growth from the Middle East region of the region’s aerospace industry, we needed to invest More than telecommunications satellites in programmes that inspire the youth of the region, both boys employees 9 built by Airbus Defence and Space and girls, to focus on science and technology studies. 3,100 in the region across the region since 2013

With that goal in mind, “Airbus Little Engineer” initiative has reached more than 2,000 students in the region. It is dedicated A history Middle East air traffic expected to to nurturing an interest for Science, Technology, Engineering of 40 years double in the next 10 years and Mathematics among the grass roots talent of the region in the region through hands-on workshops for robotic-based aviation Infographic: Beatriz Santacruz * Data shown as of October 2015 and space. AIRBUS GROUP - AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST

Airbus - the face of modern civil aviation in Africa and the Middle East

For 40 years Airbus has been synonymous with The next generation A330-800neo and A330-900neo Airbus Prosky: delivering air traffic aviation in this vast region. Every major air carrier variants are designed to take the marque into the in Africa and the Middle East has made Airbus future, with entry into service planned for the year management performance aircraft integral to their operations such as Ethiopian 2018 and beyond. Airlines, Egypt Air, Tunisian Airlines, , Rwandair, , , Heralding the future of single-aisle passenger aircrafts, A 100 percent owned Airbus subsidiary dedicated and . the A320neo (new engine option) cements the Airbus to Air Traffic Management (ATM) Modernisation reputation for pioneering technical solutions and and Transformation and part of ‘Services by Airbus’, With some of the youngest aircraft fleets in the air, endless innovation. Airbus ProSky is also very active in the region. the rapidly expanding airlines of the Arabian Gulf Being engaged in the development of Performance – , and – have With Middle Eastern air traffic forecast to more than Based Navigation (PBN) procedures, it has worked built their superior customer offering using the latest double in the next decade, Airbus is at the forefront at over 40 terminal airspaces in the world, including Airbus aircraft. From their bases in Dubai, Abu Dhabi of new aviation trends throughout the region. airports such as Cape Town and Abu Dhabi. and Doha, respectively, the trilogy of airlines has taken civil aviation into the 21st century and beyond. To date, Airbus has signed more than 900 orders Dedicated to improving the performance of global with , spanning the entire Airbus ATM, Airbus ProSky delivers best-in-class expertise Our flagship A380 superjumbo has become the most product range, the company has already delivered and intelligent solutions to maximise efficiency, recognizable sight on the tarmacs of the region and almost 500 new aircraft to the key regional carriers, better performance, increase capacity, enhance beyond, favoured by thousands a day for its superior while as many as 600 aircraft operating in ME region predictability and support sustainability. onboard comfort, space and customer experience. proudly wear the Airbus brand name. With air traffic growth throughout the Middle East New to the skies of the region and world is the The airlines in Africa also want to take advantage and North Africa (MENA) forecasted to more than A350 XWB. Those three letters, denoting extra wide of the reliability, safety and lower operating, training, double for the next decade, Airbus ProSky works body, have become the code for future passenger maintenance and technical support costs associated closely with air navigation service providers, airlines satisfaction and carrier efficiency. with the modern technology aircrafts within the and airports throughout the region to ensure their ATM Airbus fleet. They account for more than 250 orders. capabilities will prepare their skies for tomorrow’s As one of the most successful and sought after Today, there are 210 Airbus aircrafts in service with demand. From airspace studies with capabilities aircraft models in the Airbus portfolio, the A330 family 39 carriers in Africa. recommendations to Air Traffic Flow management currently spans the 200 to 440 seat spectrum. More (ATFM) systems and PBN solutions, Airbus ProSky than 1,200 aircrafts are in service across the world. offers the region solutions to its most vexing airspace challenges. AIRBUS GROUP - AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST

Airbus Defence and Space is recognised as a world Airbus Defence and Space has built numerous leader in geo-information owing to our geo-intelligence telecom satellites for customers in the Middle East, portfolio. It offers a sophisticated product and services including operators such as Arabsat (KSA), Nilesat portfolio that is as versatile as the requirements (Egypt) and Yahsat (UAE). Arabsat 6B/Badr-7 is based of customers - governments and institutions across on the platform, which is recognised Africa and the Middle East. worldwide as the most reliable in its class.

Our extensive partner network includes Saudi Arabia’s We have extended our usual scope of on-ground KACST or SANSA, the South African National Space delivery to an in- delivery for Abu Dhabi-based Agency, and comprises over 35 local partnerships satellite operator Yahsat. It takes responsibility for and two direct receiving station partners. We ensure launcher procurement, in-orbit testing, insurance, a comprehensive local presence and provide decision support for financing, and validation for the UAE makers with sustainable solutions to increase security, Ministry of Defence with training and a progressive optimise operations, and boost performance. 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 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.

The UAE Air Force and the (RSAF) have taken delivery of three and six A330 Europe’s No.1 Defence Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) respectively, bringing the total of MRTTs in service in the region and Space Company to nine aircraft. With 174 aircraft ordered by eight customers Airbus Defence and Space is Europe’s largest and most innovative worldwide, the A400M is the only aircraft combining defence and space company. We develop and engineer cutting-edge three key capabilities for air forces in the Middle East products - with the constant ambition to connect and protect lives. and Northern Africa: transporting heavy cargo over long distances, landing on unpaved airstrips and For more than 40 years we have strived to develop the industrial refuelling other aircraft in the area of operation. footprint, as well as manufacturing and engineering capacity to create sustainable success in the Middle East and Africa region. Airbus Defence and Space proudly supports the local industry and talent by developing trusted, proven and To date, Airbus Defence and Space has taken orders for 165 aircraft; long term relationships with our customers, partners and has delivered 114. As of the end of August 2015, there are and suppliers based in Africa and the Middle East. currently 101 military aircraft from Airbus DS in operation in the Middle Earth Observation East and Northern Africa. Algeria’s ALSAT 2A launched - recently completed fifth year in orbit and still operating flawlessly; now beyond its original design lifetime.

Customers around the world count on Airbus Defence and Space 2010 to supply their satellite systems, both for telecommunications ALSAT 2B is currently under preparation. and Earth observation. Contracted by the Armed Forces of the UAE to build the “Falcon Airbus Defence and Space has 30 years of experience in the Eye” system: two high-resolution optical satellites, ground system Opposite page: 2014 construction of cutting-edge Earth observation satellites; with over for monitoring, receiving and processing images and comprehensive - Effective, Proven, Trusted 100 prime contracted Earth observation and science satellites training programme for UAE engineers to control and operate delivered. Today, we are also the global leader in the provision the satellite in orbit. Above left: Earth Observation Satellite of Earth observation satellite systems for international customers. AstroBus L AIRBUS GROUP - AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST

Airbus Foundation The power of one, capturing the power of many

Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters provides the most efficient civil The customer centre Airbus Helicopters Southern and military helicopter solutions to its customers who Africa was formed in 1994 and has its headquarters at serve, protect, save lives and safely carry passengers Grand Central Airport (Gauteng). The centre also has in highly demanding environments. the capacity to support its customers at its Cape Town International Airport Satellite Station and its Kenya Flying more than three million flight hours per year, Line Maintenance Station based at ’s Wilson the company’s in-service fleet includes some 12,000 Airport. In , the Airbus Helicopters helicopters operated by more than 3,000 customers fleet consists of some 150 turbine helicopters and, in 152 countries. Airbus Helicopters employs more in the past few years, the company has successfully Above: H160 © Anthony Pecchi than 23,000 people worldwide and in 2014 generated introduced the latest products to the South African revenues of €6.5 billion. market. Among these are the smooth and quiet Below: H120, the H125 “workhorse”, the spacious H130, H225M “Caracal” © sirpa air images Airbus Helicopters has been present in the Africa, and the twin engine H145, the world’s reference in EMS Above: What we create at Airbus Group influences the lives of In August 2013, Airbus Foundation coordinated Middle East and Arabian Gulf regions for over 40 and police missions. Loading of humanitarian millions of people around the world. We manufacture yet another mission for the International Federation cargo on an Emirates A380 years with more than 650 helicopters being flown products that improve the quality of life and change of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) by by both civil and military operators. Its modern the way the future will be lived. We are proud of what transporting 25 tonnes (143 cubic metres) of medical product range incorporates the latest technology to we do. But nowhere are we more proud than in how equipment and supplies as well as medical and meet evolving applications that include anti-piracy, we reinvest in our world. Nothing defines the spirit logistics personnel to Jordan. These supplies enabled counter-insurgency and border patrol missions, of Airbus Group better than the endeavours of the the delivery of a hospital to a new Syrian refugee emergency medical , search and rescue as well Airbus Foundation. camp set up in Azraq, 100 kilometres east of Amman, as the servicing of offshore oil and gas platforms and which accommodates up to 130,000 people. executive and VIP transport. The Airbus Foundation is at the very heart of the Airbus Group, committed to bringing together the products In February 2015, Airbus Foundation used an A330 Airbus Helicopters is further increasing its regional and people of our global aerospace company to test aircraft to transport 33 tonnes of equipment footprint with a customer oriented strategy based on help address the challenges of today’s society. (3,000 kitchen sets, 9,000 mosquito nets and 4,000 two axes: The Airbus Foundation supports humanitarian groups tarpaulins) from Las Palmas, to Lilongwe, by working together with more than 30 prominent Malawi, to provide emergency shelter after Cyclone Team with local partners for helicopter fleet 1 NGOs and inspires the next generation as they Bansi hit the African country. The relief mission was modernisation, overhaul and maintenance such prepare to embrace their future. organised jointly by the Foundation and its partner, as a new technical office in Pakistan, the UAE the IFRC. with the Falcon Aviation Services maintenance In this region, the Foundation has established centre and the strong cooperation with AMMROC a powerful partnership with Emirates and Action in the arena of helicopter overhauls. Contre la Faim to regularly utilise A380 Emirates deliveries to transport food and aid to the United 2 Develop a regional industrial basis relying on Nations Humanitarian Response Depot located in the Eurocopter Kingdom Saudi Arabia, its largest International Humanitarian City of Dubai. Since 2013, subsidiary located in Saudi Arabia with more a total of six flights have been coordinated through than 120 engineers and technicians dedicated this partnership. to the maintenance, overhaul and modernisation and ensuring the daily efficiency of more than 60 aircraft. Airbus Group Africa & the Middle East Dubai Airport Free Zone, West Wing 1, 8W Office building, 6th floor, PO Box 54341, Dubai, U.A.E www.airbusgroup.com