Oman Air, GMF AeroAsia open joint MRO facility in Muscat

Dhaka: Oman Air and Indonesia's PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia (GMF AeroAsia) have inaugurated Oman GMF Technic, a joint venture aircraft maintenance facility at Muscat International Airport in Oman.

The new facility comes as part of GMF AeroAsia's strategy to expand its international presence. It will provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, according to a release on November 11.

The Indonesian company is particularly targeting the Middle East and North Africa, where it sees strong growth potential in the aviation industry, while demand for MRO services is also rising across the region.

Oman Air CEO Nasser Al Sharji described the launch as a proud moment for Oman's aviation sector. He said the new facility, together with GMF AeroAsia as a partner, offers an opportunity to build a world-class MRO operation in the country.

Al Sharji said the joint venture aims to serve local airlines first. It also plans to attract aircraft and aviation business from across the region and beyond to increase the aviation sector's contribution to Oman's economy.

GMF AeroAsia CEO Andi Fahrurrozi said the partnership would help the company bring Indonesian maintenance expertise to the international market. He added that GMF employees would gain international exposure and develop their skills through direct involvement in the global MRO sector.

Fahrurrozi also expressed confidence that the expansion would improve GMF's global competitiveness. He said it would also contribute to Indonesia's economy through service exports.