Maung Sar Ga, Narinjara News, 5 February 2025

On February 5, a total of 361 organizations, comprising both international and local resistance groups as well as civil society organizations, urged the Dutch government to conduct an investigation into Airbus, the European aerospace company based in the Netherlands.

The open letter, dispatched on the same day, asserts that Airbus collaborates with the Chinese state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), which provides military aircraft and associated equipment to Myanmar's military junta.

The letter calls on the Dutch government to investigate Airbus, based in the Netherlands and owned by shareholders from the governments of France, Germany, and Spain.

Furthermore, the letter urges Airbus to uphold its human rights obligations and to take action to sell off its interests in AviChina, terminating its business ties with AVIC if the transfer of AVIC aircraft, related equipment, and support to Myanmar persists.

On December 10, 2024, the 361 organizations delivered an open letter to the CEO of Airbus to exert pressure on AviChina.

Likewise, on January 21, open letters were dispatched to the administrations of France, Germany, and Spain, all of which hold shares in Airbus.

A report from Burma Campaign UK dated January 27 states that AVIC, a partner of Airbus, sold eight new military planes to the Myanmar military junta in 2024 alone.

Airpower has become essential for the Myanmar military's survival, and according to Burma Campaign UK, its specific and indiscriminate bombing campaigns have forced more than 4 million people to flee since the coup.

Following the coup, junta forces have conducted airstrikes in various areas of Myanmar, such as Arakan State, Sagaing Region, Magway Region, Mandalay Region, Chin State, Kachin State, Karen State, and Karenni State.

Residents indicate that airstrikes persist in targeting civilian villages, IDP camps, places of worship, and educational institutions, despite the absence of combat.