Airbus in Africa

Our presence in the region

Airbus' presence in Africa is as diverse as the continent itself. For nearly five decades our commercial airliners, helicopters, military aircraft and satellites have been providing reliable and efficient service and solutions to customers across the continent.

Our products & services

Airbus has a strong presence in Africa, supporting aviation, defence, space, and helicopter operations. From modernising fleets with advanced aircraft like the A350 and A220 to deploying over 500 helicopters for civil and military roles, we’re shaping the continent’s aerospace future. With 95 tactical aircraft in service, innovative satellite solutions, and partnerships like the Namibia Space Data Centre, we drive progress across Africa.

Commercial Aircraft in Africa

Our products & services

Airbus has been present in Africa for nearly 50 years. Over the last decades, Africa’s aviation sector has gone through significant improvements.This includes the creation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) as well as the modernisation of fleets by national airlines.

African carriers are increasingly aware of the operational and economic benefits of acquiring new and modern Airbus aircraft. Today African carriers have chosen to operate some of the most technologically advanced aircraft such as the A350, A330neo, A320neo and the A220.

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Helicopters in Africa

Our products & services

There are over 500 Airbus helicopters currently in service throughout Africa, providing a range of both military and civil roles including law enforcement, air ambulance search & rescue, anti-poaching, infrastructure inspection, tourism and corporate missions.

Airbus is broadening and deepening its presence through its regional subsidiary, Airbus Helicopters Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd, which offers aircraft assembly, completions, maintenance, engineering and training.

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Defence in Africa

Our products & services

Airbus is a strong defence partner in Africa by offering interoperable and collaborative solutions to ensure superiority for combat systems across the five operational domains: land, air, sea, space and cyber.

Today, nearly 95 light and medium tactical aircraft (C212, CN235 and C295) have been delivered to 20 African nations from all over the continent. The Egyptian Air Force is the largest operator of C295s worldwide, having ordered 24 of the military aircraft for its great suitability and performance in the rugged country’s hot and dusty conditions.

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Pretoria, South Africa, Satellite Imagery

Space in Africa

Our products & services

In Africa, Airbus offers a wide portfolio of Earth observation satellite capabilities and services to governments and institutions, including the South African National Space Agency. Numerous Airbus satellites provide coverage and enable crucial communications services across the region, such as the Nilesat for Egypt and the ALSAT 2A & 2B for Algeria.

In the Kingdom of Morocco, Airbus has the satellite prime contractor role for the MOHAMMED VI-A Earth observation satellite. While supplying the platform and the ground segment for mission planning and satellite control, Airbus handles all integrated and comprehensive services and capabilities for the satellite.

Working with the Namibia University of Science & Technology, Airbus has established a virtual space data centre to provide geo-intelligence services to Namibia’s government departments, state agencies and private-sector customers.

Made in Africa

Airbus’ inclusive approach to commercial and industrial opportunities is founded on collaboration and the establishment of mutually beneficial long-term public and private sector partnerships.

Today, Airbus' supply chain in Africa represents more than 100 direct or indirect suppliers for products and services that range from design engineering, manufacturing of aero-structures and components to composites.

In both Morocco and Tunisia, Airbus suppliers and Airbus subsidiary Airbus Atlantic (previously known as STELIA Aerospace) utilise a highly skilled workforce while taking advantage of the 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 that are incorporated across the Airbus product range.

Downloads

Below you find general documents, certifications and standard conditions of sale (SCS).

Latest studies

Study Unserved routes to from within Africa by Geert Lemaire - 2024

The Great Enabler: Aerospace in Africa

Airbus underscored the important role aerospace technologies play in Africa’s socio-economic development with a special “white paper” report called “The Great Enabler: Aerospace in Africa.”

SCSs

2020 General Overview of Airbus Helicopters SCS in force

2020 v1 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS SCS Annex Software as a Service

2020 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS SCS General

2020 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS SCS Annex Training Services and Training Items

2020 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS SCS Annex TechData tech assistance tech expe

2020 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS SCS Annex Spare Parts

2020 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS SCS Annex New Helicopters and associated Services

2020 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS SCS Annex HC MRO

2019 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS SCS Annex RO

Civil Aviation

SACAA ATO CERT 31.10.2028

NCAA ATO CERTIFICATE 31.10.2026

NCAA AMO CERTIFICATE 13.08.2025

AMO CERTIFICATE CAA KENYA

AZA SACAA AMO 177 CERTIFICATE 30.11.2025

ANAC CERTIFICATE 01.05.2026

Airbus Helicopters

Registration Certificate Arms Control

MRO-031-2022 - AH SOUTHERN AFRICA Certificate

AZA - Support Engineering Certif

AHZA GENERAL CERTIFICATE 01-2021

AZA APPROVED AIRBUS HELICOPTERS TRAINING & SIMULATION CENTRE-31-10-2025

Aviation Safety Quality Policy 2023

ISO

AZA ISO 1400 Certicate

Airbus final certificate 9001

ARMSCOR

FACILITY SECURITY CLEARANCE FSC 20251130

Study Unserved routes to from within Africa by Geert Lemaire - 2024

The Great Enabler: Aerospace in Africa

Airbus underscored the important role aerospace technologies play in Africa’s socio-economic development with a special “white paper” report called “The Great Enabler: Aerospace in Africa.”