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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

AIRBUS C295 MPA AND MARITIME SURVEILLANCE SOLUTIONS IDEAL FOR MALAYSIA



Langkawi, 27 March 2018 – The Airbus C295 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), as well as the 
company’s coastal and land surveillance solutions, offer the best options for Malaysia’s
requirements, said Johan Pelissier, Head of Airbus Defence and Space, South East Asia.

Speaking to reporters today at a media briefing during LIMA 2019, Mr Pelissier said that Airbus will respond to a maritime patrol aircraft request for information (RFI) issued by Malaysia.

“Recent comments by senior officials indicate that maritime patrol aircraft are now a priority due to Malaysia’s strategic environment as a maritime nation, and a need to beef up the country’s surveillance and security capability and have better situation awareness,” he added.

“The C295 MPA represents the best combination of value and capability for Malaysia. It offers the lowest risks, given that it is not a concept aircraft that is unproven in service. It also has the best acquisition, operating and life-cycle costs in its category.”

The aircraft features a modern mission system and comprehensive sensor suites, which the company developed in-house. This presents lower risks compared to aircraft that incorporate crucial third-party systems. Maintenance costs are three times lower than other comparable platforms, and it is also six times more fuel efficient than jet aircraft.

The C295 MPA is also in service on maritime patrol and surveillance mission with operators in 
Brazil, Chile, Oman, and Portugal. Canada has also ordered the platform. This makes it the only maritime patrol aircraft in its category that is in service today.

For broader coastal surveillance requirements, Airbus could tailor a comprehensive solution that combines products and services across the company’s cutting-edge portfolio.

“Such a comprehensive solution would meet the needs of multiple national agencies. It could
include manned and unmanned aircraft, helicopters, satellite imagery, intelligence systems,
and data analytics. It could also be designed and implemented in-country,” said Mr Pelissier.

In the Space segment, Airbus offers everything from the smallest electronic parts to very 
high-resolution Earth observation instruments and today’s most reliable communication satellites.

Malaysia is an existing customer with MEASAT-3b, the largest satellite ordered by the country’s 
communications sector, which Airbus manufactured and launched in 2014. The company has also partnered the Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (ARSM), which is equipped with a direct 
receiving station and receives imagery from the Airbus constellation of Earth observation satellites.

“Our Earth observation satellites provide imagery that support national security, disaster 
preparedness and management, and climate change. Our satellites also meet a wide range of civil and military secure communications requirements. In short, Airbus delivers the best value in Space,” said Mr Pelissier.

Airbus is the largest international exhibitor at LIMA 2019, reflecting both its long-standing 
relationships with Malaysian customers and the enduring partnerships that the company has
with the country’s aerospace industry.

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is the first export customer for the Airbus A400M 
tactical airlifter, and a highly successful operator of this new-generation transport platform. 
The aircraft have proven especially valuable in the numerous humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations that the RMAF has undertaken around the region.

“The A400M one of the most visible symbols of Airbus’ successful relationship with Malaysia,” 
said Mr Pelissier. “The humanitarian missions have allowed Malaysia to help its neighbours at 
their time of great need. Airbus is proud to have partnered the RMAF in many of them.”

Malacca-based CTRM manufactures various parts of the A400M, while local maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm Sepang Aircraft Engineering provides
 material and technical support for the airlifters. Airbus is also building up the RMAF’s expertise on the A400M, and gradually transferring support activity to a local workforce.

“Airbus is committed to helping Malaysia meet its requirements, and to supporting your country’s aerospace industry,” said Mr Pelissier.


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