Airbus in the Middle East

Our local presence

Airbus has been a long-standing partner of the Middle East, providing fuel-efficient aircraft, modern helicopters, and advanced military and space solutions across the region.

Our products & services

Airbus plays a vital role in the Middle East's aerospace and defence sectors, supporting the region’s dynamic growth and innovation. From advanced commercial aircraft and versatile helicopters, to cutting-edge defence solutions and space systems, we provide world-class products and services tailored to meet the region’s unique needs.

Commercial Aircraft in the Middle East

Our products & services

The Middle East is one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, setting global standards in passenger comfort, efficiency and connectivity with some of the youngest fleets worldwide. Leading airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Saudia operate fleets of modern Airbus aircraft that include the A320neo, A330neo and A350.

Airbus supports the region’s aerospace sector with comprehensive services, including training, technical support, and a Material & Logistics Centre (Satair).

Airbus Corporate Jets seamlessly integrates all aspects of the customer experience for corporate and private jets, ensuring excellence across the board.

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Helicopters in the Middle East

Our products & services

For over 50 years, Airbus Helicopters has been a leading partner in the Middle East, supplying advanced rotorcraft for a diverse range of critical missions. Our aircraft perform essential roles, including anti-piracy, border patrol, emergency medical services (EMS), search and rescue, offshore operations and VIP transport.

We maintain a strong, customer-focused approach by collaborating with key regional partners to modernise and maintain local fleets. This robust support network includes a technical office in Pakistan and support from Falcon Aviation Services in the UAE.

Our industrial base is anchored by the largest Airbus subsidiary in the region, Airbus Helicopters in Saudi Arabia, which employs around 100 engineers and technicians.

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Defence in the Middle East

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Airbus Defence and Space has been a reliable and strong industrial partner to the region since the 1970s.Today, over 150 military aircraft have been delivered in the region, including the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport Aircraft (MRTT) to the UAE Air Force and the Royal Saudi Air Force.

As part of the Eurofighter Consortium, Airbus is manufacturing the world's most advanced combat aircraft currently available on the world market, of which more than 135 have been ordered by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar.

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Space in the Middle East

Our products & services

Airbus offers a broad portfolio of Earth observation satellite capabilities and services to governments and institutions. It has built numerous telecom satellites that provide coverage to the Middle East and enable crucial communications services across the region.

Airbus also developed, manufactured and launched Falcon Eye, a high-performance optical Earth-observation satellite system for the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates. In the frame of this contract, Airbus provided a satellite with high-resolution optical capabilities and a ground system for monitoring, receiving and processing images, as well as a training programme for the engineers from the UAE who control and operate the satellite in orbit.

Made in the Middle East

Driven by our mission to pioneer sustainable aerospace, Airbus is investing in strategic manufacturing partnerships and commercial agreements across the Middle East region.

Our strategy in the UAE reflects a long-term commitment to strengthening partnerships, fostering industrial capabilities, and supporting the nation’s vision of becoming a global hub for future industries. We are dedicated to enhancing the UAE’s aerospace and defence sectors and aligned with the country’s ambitious Operation 300bn strategy. We work closely with key players such as EDGE, EPI, Strata and Tawazun to bolster local manufacturing and regional self-reliance.

For over 15 years, our partnership with Strata Manufacturing has made it an essential contributor to our global supply chain, delivering critical components for all our widebody aircraft. Similarly, EPI plays a pivotal role by manufacturing airframe parts for the A320 and A330, and our recent agreement for them to produce cargo compartment removable tanks (CCRT) for the C295 marks a significant evolution in defence manufacturing. These collaborations create highly skilled jobs and new revenue streams, ensuring the UAE’s growing integration into the global aerospace supply chain.