Airbus in Colombia

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Airbus' 40 year presence in Colombia

As part of its commitment to the local aerospace industry, Airbus opened a corporate office in Bogotá in 2015, becoming the first aerospace manufacturer to start direct operations in Colombia.

Airbus has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the local industry and the country, as well as its social and development goals.

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More than 160 Airbus aircraft are in operation with airlines in Colombia, around 25 helicopters and 18 military aircraft provide transport support, surveillance and life-saving capability to the Colombian population.

Commercial Aircraft in Colombia

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Colombia is a key aviation market in Latin America, ranking as the third largest in the region after Brazil and Mexico. Airbus proudly leads the market with over 85% of the country's in-service commercial fleet.

This strong presence is anchored by the market-leading A320 Family, the aircraft family of choice for Colombia's airlines: Avianca, LATAM Airlines, and JetSMART. More than 160 Airbus aircraft connect destinations across the nation.

Helicopters in Colombia

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Airbus Helicopters has been serving the Colombian population for more than four decades. Its current fleet of 25 helicopters supports the Colombian society by providing life-saving missions.

Airbus Helicopters products are perfectly suited for Colombia's difficult operating environment, characterized by hot and high conditions.

Defence and Space in Colombia

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Colombia has one of the largest fleets of Airbus Defence and Space military aircraft in the region. The armed forces operate 18 medium transport aircraft.

In recent years, the Colombian C295 has played a key role in supporting the population. Examples include the rapid deployment of MEDEVAC services during the COVID-19 pandemic and Operación Esperanza, which performed search and rescue missions in the Amazon jungle.

Environment & sustainability

Airbus is committed to developing a long-term relationship with Colombia through industrial and academic cooperation.

The Airbus Foundation has supported humanitarian efforts in the region in collaboration with Avianca and former airline Viva Air, transporting more than 20 tons of humanitarian cargo.

Colombia unveiled its national Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) roadmap in 2025, a process in which Airbus had an active and key participation. Acting as a catalyst, Airbus collaborated closely with the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority, facilitating workshops that helped identify the risk and opportunities for SAF development in the country while sharing expertise in different regulatory aspects.