Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, and GMF AeroAsia from Indonesia have launched the first specialized aircraft maintenance and repair company named "Oman GMF Technic" in the Sultanate of Oman. This project is considered a qualitative step in the development of Oman's aviation industry and will help create advanced technical capabilities and support the country's ambitions to become a competitive regional hub for aircraft maintenance and repair services.
Inauguration Ceremony and Project Goals
The ceremony was held in the new aircraft maintenance building at Muscat International Airport, recently inaugurated by the Civil Aviation Authority, with the presence of Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance. He announced that this center is based on building technical knowledge, developing infrastructure, and supporting ancillary services that ensure the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations. By developing these capabilities in the Sultanate of Oman, the country's economic value will increase, and the aviation industry will be strengthened.
Job Opportunities and International Collaborations
The Minister of Finance added that this center is a direct investment in human capital and aims to provide opportunities for Omani youth to acquire specialized technical skills and build a sustainable career future in engineering and aircraft maintenance. This project also strengthens the historical ties between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Indonesia and creates new avenues for knowledge transfer and collaboration in the development of the aviation industry.
Nasser bin Ahmed Al Sharchi, CEO of Oman Air, described this project as a milestone in Oman's aviation industry and expressed hope that this collaboration with GMF AeroAsia and having advanced facilities would create a real opportunity to establish a global aircraft maintenance and repair center in Oman.
Andy Fahrurazi, CEO of GMF AeroAsia, also stated that the company seeks to expand its business horizons and transfer Indonesia's advanced knowledge in aircraft maintenance to global markets through collaboration with Oman Air. He assured that this expansion would help increase the international competitiveness of the company and create more added value for the aviation industry in both countries.
