November 2017 Airbus in the Middle East The Middle East is one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world. The airlines of the region are setting the standards for the future of global commercial aviation. Their fleets are some of the youngest in the world and their levels of excellence are the new benchmark for passenger comfort, operating efficiency and network connectivity. This is the world of Airbus in Middle East. With 694 Airbus aircraft in service with every significant airline in the Middle East, Airbus is the chosen partner and leader in aviation innovation, constantly introducing the most efficient passenger airliners to serve the needs of the dynamic region. Signed orders for 1,319 Airbus aircraft bound for Middle Eastern carriers over the next decade, cover the entire spectrum of the company’s products which are set to dominate air travel in, to and from the region. From the superjumbo A380 to the world’s most fuel efficient and modern airliner – the A350 XWB – to the future generation of single-aisle airliner – the A320neo family – Airbus is driving the trajectory of aviation in the region. Middle East air traffic is forecast to double in the next 10 years, according to the Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF). Airbus research reveals that by the end of 2034 the total passenger fleet of airlines domiciled in the Middle East will grow by 2,365 new passenger aircraft. The Middle East is expected to see annual growth of 6 per cent in air traffic for the next 20 years, well above the global forecast of 4.6 per cent annual growth. Airbus is a proud partner of the biggest airlines in the region. The distinctive livery of global airline brands including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Saudia, Air Arabia and others adorns the gleaming tails and fuselages of the latest Airbus aircraft. Airbus regional headquarters are located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; the thriving subsidiary handles all commercial activities, including marketing, sales, contracts and customer relations. This includes customer services, such as training, and technical support. In addition, we have one of the five Airbus Material & Logistics Centres based in Dubai by the name of Satair. We are also proud to have Airbus Corporate Jets which was established to bring together all commercial, programme and support activities related to corporate and private jets in a seamless in-house unit. Extending its reach across the Middle East, Airbus has also opened a base in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Driven by the corporate vision of imagination, innovation and meeting the challenges of the future of flight, Airbus is investing in strategic manufacturing partnerships and commercial agreements across the Middle East region, including in the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and Morocco. Airbus partners in these countries include local organisations from both the public and private sectors and international institutions. Not only does this contribute to the Airbus global supply chain efficiency Airbus Press Office Phone: +33 (0)5 61 93 10 00 1, Rond-point Maurice Bellonte Email: [email protected] 31707 Blagnac Cedex Web: airbus.com France Follow us on twitter and facebook Subscribe to our RSS feed: airbus.com/RSS but it brings numerous and high-end skilled jobs which make significant contributions to the local economies. In the UAE, Strata produces composite components for the A330, A330neo, A350 XWB and A380 aircraft while Tawazun Precision Industries (TPI) manufactures metallic parts for the A320, A320neo and A330 programmes. In Morocco and Tunisia, Airbus suppliers and Airbus Group subsidiary, Stelia, employ a highly skilled workforce and take advantage of the close proximity to Europe to source a mix of precision machined, composite, electrical and assembled components for use across all Airbus programmes. Part of the corporation’s 360 degree integration in the aviation and aerospace sector is Airbus Prosky, a 100 per cent-owned Airbus subsidiary which also is present at Airbus Middle East. Dedicated to Air Traffic Management (ATM) modernisation and transformation, Airbus ProSky is also engaged in the development of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) procedures and has worked – to date – at over 40 terminal airspaces in the world, including key airports such as Abu Dhabi. Airbus ProSky delivers best-in-class expertise and intelligent solutions to maximise efficiency, better performance, increase capacity, enhance predictability and support sustainability. Airbus mission in the Middle East is to sustain and help drive the future growth of the region’s aviation industry and to enhance its contribution to the regional economies. Airbus is committed to inspiring the youth of the region and support building a pipeline of aviation professionals for the region and We are constantly working within the region to harness future talent at all levels In 2012, Airbus created the “Airbus Little Engineer” initiative, a series of robotics and aerospace focused workshops, covering all age groups from 10 to 17 years old. More than 3,000 students in the Middle East region have taken part in a set of hands-on and highly practical workshops. in 2016, Airbus launched Entaliq with Airbus is a platform developed by Airbus Middle East to support the development of innovators and entrepreneurs across various disciplines from the aviation sector to encourage innovation and sustainable enterprise in Saudi Arabia. The first roll-out of the program was launched in the in September 2016 and attracted more than 1,000 Saudi nationals In 2017, Airbus and Al Bayt Mitwahid, the initiative founded by the employees of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, unveiled a joint initiative to encourage bright Emirati students to discover, explore and choose a career path within the aerospace industry. The programme, called ‘Future Scientists’, aims to inspire and seeks to build a world-class UAE talent pool that the global aerospace industry can ultimately attract, nurture and retain. ‘Future Scientists’ aims to provide up to 21 Emirati high-school students the opportunity to discover the aeronautics industry over a period of three years. At the end of the programme, the students will receive an internship at Airbus or its industry partners’ facilities in the UAE and an opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals. For more than three decades Airbus has been engaged in the Middle East, conscious of the ancient history of the region yet dedicated to Airbus Press Office Phone: +33 (0)5 61 93 10 00 1, Rond-point Maurice Bellonte Email: [email protected] 31707 Blagnac Cedex Web: airbus.com France Follow us on twitter and facebook Subscribe to our RSS feed: airbus.com/RSS A380: It takes an A380 to compete with an A380 The A380 is an essential part of the solution to sustainable growth, doing more with less: alleviating traffic congestion at busy airports by transporting more passengers with fewer flights, more efficiently and at much lower cost. The A380 is the best way to capture global air traffic, which doubles every 15 years. 116 A380s delivered to 3 operators in the GCC (Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways) 162 orders from 3 customers (142 Emirates, 10 Etihad Airways, 10 Qatar Airways) A350 XWB: Shaping efficiency The A350 XWB is an all new family of mid-sized wide-body airliners to shape the efficiency of medium-to-long haul airline operations, overcoming the challenges of volatile fuel prices, matching rising passenger expectations and addressing increasing environmental concerns. 18 A350-900 delivered to Qatar Airways 186 firm orders from 6 customers (12 Alafco, 10 Kuwait Airways, 62 Etihad Airways, 76 Qatar Airways, 16 Iran Air, 10 Yemenia Airways) A330 Family: the right aircraft, right now! The A330 is Airbus’ best-selling wide-body airliner and is the most popular mid-size aircraft on medium to long-haul routes today. 185 A330’s ordered + 145 delivered + 123 A330’s in operation A340: 38 orders, 38 delivered, 32 in operation A330neo - Powering into the future The A330neo incorporates latest generation engines, more seats and new cabin features. In addition, aerodynamic efficiency enhancements, including composite ‘A350 XWB inspired’ winglets and a wing span extension, will together confer increased lift and reduced drag. It will not only match the cash operating costs per seat but also better it on total operating costs per seat, and do so while offering an inch greater seat-width comfort in economy class. A320 Family: right technology at the right time! The A320 Family is the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft family and is the preferred choice with traditional airlines and passengers, as well as with the fast-growing low-cost carrier market for which it is now the aircraft of choice. Fastest selling airliner ever: 687 orders, 301 deliveries, 344 in operation A320neo offers 15% fuel saving = 3,600 to C02 = 240,000 mature trees - environmental obligation! Sharklets alone will offer 3.5 % fuel burn saving Airbus Press Office Phone: +33 (0)5 61 93 10 00 1, Rond-point Maurice Bellonte Email: [email protected] 31707 Blagnac Cedex Web: airbus.com France Follow us on twitter and facebook Subscribe to our RSS feed: airbus.com/RSS Orders & Deliveries in the Middle East (November, 2017): Commercial Total Orders (net) 1319 Total Deliveries 682 Aircraft in Operation 694 Number of Operators 36 Type Orders Deliveries In Operation A300 34 34 40 A310 27 27 17 A318 3 3 0 A319 7 7 12 A320ceo 268 233 283 A320neo 263 3 0 A321ceo 64 55 49 A321neo 82 0 0 A330 185 145 123 A340 38 38 32 A350 186 21 22 A380 162 116 116 Grand Total 1319 682 694 Airbus Press Office Phone: +33 (0)5 61 93 10 00 1, Rond-point Maurice Bellonte Email: [email protected] 31707 Blagnac Cedex Web: airbus.com France Follow us on twitter and facebook Subscribe to our RSS feed: airbus.com/RSS .