Airbus, the multinational aerospace corporation that has been in operating in Africa since 1976, has expanded its footprint in South Africa.
The company, which designs, manufactures, and sells commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space products, has opened a new service centre in Johannesburg, to ensure it keeps giving its consumers the best service. It made the announcement on Thursday, 24 July.
The company which is one of the world's biggest manufacturer of airliners, has produced many of the aircrafts in South Africa, playing a role in promoting travel and tourism, thus helping boost the economy.
“The new centre expands Airbus’ presence in Africa and underscores our confidence in the region’s potential, as we invest in local capabilities, empower our customers, drive connectivity and shared progress across the continent,” said Gabriel Semelas, President of Airbus in the Middle East and Africa.
The expansion comes after nearly five decades of partnership with Africa’s aviation sector and as Airbus Helicopters celebrates 30 years of service and innovation in Southern Africa. It has a hub in Glen Austin AH, Midrand, where it provides maintenance.
The new Johannesburg hub 'offers a full range of services to help operators maintain safe, efficient, and reliable fleets'.
It will offer the following services:
- Provide technical assistance
- Engineering and maintenance solutions
- Fleet performance analysis
- Training services
- On-site customer support for all Airbus commercial aircraft families.
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