Expleo and Ausy announce today that they have been jointly appointed as a global preferred supplier by Airbus.

Following an extensive assessment process, the Expleo-Ausy consortium has received a multiyear master supply agreement (MSA) under its EMES3 programme to deliver engineering, manufacturing engineering and customer service engineering services across all Airbus divisions around the world.

The creation of this consortium allows Expleo and Ausy to jointly leverage their services at the forefront of aerospace engineering and industrial services. The partnership will combine Expleo and Ausy's shared expertise across both engineering and technology to support Airbus with its digitalisation, sustainability and innovation programmes, and to increase operational efficiencies and accelerate production rates.

Alexandre Willemont, SVP & Airbus Global Account Manager, Expleo, said: “The aerospace and defence industry is standing on the edge of a new age, driven by increased digitalisation, new global programmes and the demands to protect the environment. Working with Ausy, we are well placed to help our long-standing partner, Airbus, to navigate and succeed in these challenging times. We look forward to working together on these industry-shaping projects over the coming years.”

Nick Goldie, COO Ausy Group, explains the rationale behind this consortium: “As a privileged partner of Airbus for many years, we are very proud and happy to be able to continue to support them over the next five years. The world of aerospace and defence is in full transformation. To strengthen our partnership with Airbus and best respond to their new challenges, we have decided to join forces with Expleo, a trusted and complementary partner. Together we go further.”