# Aerospace giant Airbus is seeking to expand the presence of its C295 military transport aircraft in South Africa and across Africa. The aircraft can conduct troop and cargo transport, medical evacuations and humanitarian missions, including from unpaved runways. Airbus has also signed a four-year agreement with Wits University and France’s Higher Institute of Aeronautics and Space to strengthen aerospace engineering education. The partnership will support student exchanges, advanced research and skills development, boosting local aerospace innovation and manufacturing.
Airbus targets growth in South African and African Markets