Social Commitment

What is Aviation Sans Frontières?

Since 1980, Aviation Sans Frontières has been an active player in humanitarian efforts, utilizing aeronautical resources and expertise to serve global aid initiatives. As a recognized Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) of public utility, it offers crucial logistical support to hundreds of humanitarian actors, ensuring the delivery of emergency aid and the transportation of people and escorts worldwide. The organization manages around 20 humanitarian requests daily with the help of its 800 volunteers.

What resources does Aviation Sans Frontières possess?

The association operates its own aircrafts—2 Cessna Caravans based in Africa, known for their ability to function under challenging conditions. Additionally, it is the first NGO to hold a European Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC), granting it the same operational privileges as a certified airline.

Where can more information be found about Aviation Sans Frontières?

More details are available on their website at www.asf-fr.org.

About Michelin Aircraft and Aviation Sans Frontieres partnership

Why does Michelin Aircraft support Aviation Sans Frontières?

Michelin Aircraft, traditionally focused on meeting the needs of its employees, partners, and customers, believes in the importance of social action. The partnership with Aviation Sans Frontières was formed to foster collective participation in non-profit initiatives and their valorization, aligning Michelin’s resources with humanitarian efforts.

What common visions do Michelin Aircraft and Aviation Sans Frontières share?

In what ways does Michelin Aircraft support the NGO?

Support

Michelin Aircraft finances the membership fees for its volunteer employees and donates tires for the NGO’s Cessna Caravan aircrafts. It also supports two missions financially backed by the Michelin Corporate Foundation and provides comfort items for sick children being escorted.

Promotion

The partnership is promoted internally and externally in the media.

Engagement

Michelin Aircraft encourages its employees to participate in the NGO's humanitarian missions and commits to connecting the NGO with the Michelin Group’s flying community and partners.

Through these initiatives, Michelin Aircraft not only contributes to the direct aid activities but also promotes broader engagement and awareness within and outside the organisation.

In 2023, the Michelin Foundation backed Auvergne Pour Un Enfant’s initiative to transport 210 children with severe heart conditions to medical centers in Lyon and Clermont Ferrand for surgical treatment. This support not only facilitated critical medical care but also strengthened collaborations between medical professionals and contributed to the training of doctors in disadvantaged countries, reinforcing our commitment to global health and well-being.