What Happened
Airbus Expands Presence in Africa with Maritime Surveillance Fleet
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered two C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) to Angola, completing the country’s three-aircraft order. The new aircraft will support search and rescue operations, combat illegal fishing, and strengthen border control. The C295 MSAs are equipped with Airbus’ Fully Integrated Tactical System (FITS) and Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line Fusion avionics suite. This delivery is part of Airbus’ growing presence in Africa, where the company has ordered 54 C295s for 11 African air forces. The Angolan Air Force will use the aircraft to modernize its airlift and surveillance capabilities with a single, multi-role platform. The delivery was first reported by AeroTime.