Airbus to participate in the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2019

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 February 2019: Airbus will display a wide portfolio of products and solutions from Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) taking place in Abu Dhabi from February17-21.

As one of the largest defence and security exhibition, IDEX offers an ideal platform to showcase Airbus’ capabilities and to connect and engage with international delegates and key decision-makers from the region including government heads, military and armed forces representatives.

Airbus Defence and Space will display a mock up of the A330MRTT, the aircraft that dominates the transport/tanker market outside the USA and has been ordered by 12 nations including Saudi Arabia and the UAE. A total of 35 aircraft have been delivered out of 60 on order. It is combat proven in coalition operations and has completed more than 170,000 flight hours in service, refuelling virtually all current front-line fighters.

An A400M will also be showcased at Airbus booth, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, the A400M can perform strategic and tactical transport missions. Also featured will be the world record holding Zephyr, Airbus’ solar-electric stratospheric unmanned aircraft that combines the advantage of a satellite with the flexibility and persistence of a UAV.

Airbus Defence and Space will also demonstrate a smart maritime center which transform data to actionable knowledge, with dedicated solutions, as STYRIS, its coastal surveillance system, deployed in 55 countries; OceanFinder, a web platform to directly order satellite-based maritime detection and identification reports; I4D, a set of systems for multi-source data management, visualisation, analysis and fusion, allowing smart decision making.

Airbus Helicopters will present a mock-up of the VSR700 rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which can bring beyond the horizon surveillance capability to naval ships. The NH90 NFH, which fits the widest range of warships and is a highly versatile naval helicopter, can also be viewed at Airbus booth.

Airbus has enjoyed a strong and positive presence in the Middle East since it first opened its offices more than four decades ago. Over the years, Airbus has initiated a number of strategic partnerships in the region that have contributed to the development of the industry by providing the best of expertise, services and products. Today, the Middle East plays an important role in international business and is a key regional market for Airbus.

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About Airbus

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017 it generated revenues of € 59 billion restated for IFRS 15 and employed a workforce of around 129,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.