Muscat: Oman Air and GMF AeroAsia, Indonesia’s aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) company, have announced the launch of Oman GMF Technic, a new joint venture that will establish Oman’s first aircraft MRO operation.
The partnership marks a transformative step in the development of the Sultanate’s aviation sector, creating new technical capabilities in Oman while supporting its ambition to become a competitive regional hub for aircraft maintenance.
The announcement was made at a special event held under the auspices of His Excellency Eng. Said bin Hamood Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and Chairman of Oman Air, and His Excellency Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Minster of Finance, at the new MRO facility at Muscat International Airport, which was recently opened by Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority.
Oman GMF Technic will provide base and line maintenance services to airlines in Oman, as well as regional and international customers. The joint venture aims to bring more aircraft maintenance business into the Sultanate, creating new commercial opportunities while reducing reliance on overseas maintenance providers.
Nasser Al Sharji, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, said, “This is an extremely proud moment for the aviation sector in Oman. With GMF AeroAsia as our partner and a new state-of-the-art facility, we have an opportunity to create a truly world-class MRO operation in the Sultanate. We also want this to be a place where our people have an excellent environment in which to work, develop and build their careers. Our ambition is to serve our local airlines while attracting aircraft and aviation business from across the region and beyond, creating new opportunities and increasing the contribution our aviation sector makes to the national economy.
GMF CEO, Andi Fahrurrozi, stated, “Through our partnership with Oman Air, we aim to unlock broader business opportunities while bringing Indonesia's aircraft maintenance expertise and capabilities to the international market. GMF's presence in Oman also provides valuable opportunities for our people to gain international exposure, broaden their experience, and further develop their competencies through direct involvement in the global MRO ecosystem. We are confident that this expansion will strengthen GMF's international competitiveness, create greater value for the aviation industries of both countries, and contribute further to Indonesia's national economy through service exports.”
A key focus of the joint venture will be the development of Omani aviation talent. Through knowledge transfer, technical training and access to GMF AeroAsia’s extensive MRO expertise, the partnership will support the development of specialised engineering skills and create new career pathways for Omanis within the aviation sector.
With its strategic location at the crossroads of major aviation markets, supported by modern infrastructure and strong connections across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe, Oman is well positioned to attract aircraft maintenance business from across the region and beyond.
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