KUALA LUMPUR – Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider, has exchanged two Memorandums of Understanding with Airbus Defence and Space and Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, along with a Note of Understanding with Perbadanan Hal Ehwal Bekas Angkatan Tentera. The signings were witnessed by Malaysia's Minister of Defence, Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin. These agreements underscore GTA's strategic focus on strengthening the aerospace and defence ecosystem through cross-border commercial cooperation, talent development, and long-term capability building.
The MoU with Airbus Defence and Space will evaluate opportunities to develop Malaysia's military aircraft MRO capabilities and assess GTA as a potential beneficiary of the Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP). If approved, this partnership could advance local aerospace self-reliance through knowledge and capability transfer and supply chain integration. The MoU with UPNM aims to strengthen industry-academia collaboration in research, innovation, and talent development, including joint R&D, training, postgraduate pathways, and potential industry-on-campus initiatives. The NoU with PERHEBAT supports the career transition of retiring Malaysian Armed Forces personnel and veterans by providing industrial training, workplace exposure, and employment opportunities.
“These MoUs mark an important step in strengthening GTA’s role within the aerospace and defence ecosystem, not only as an engine support and MRO provider, but also as a long-term partner in capability development, talent cultivation and strategic collaboration,” said Dato’ Nonee Ashirin Dato Mohd Radzi, Executive Chairman of Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd. “Together, these partnerships reflect our commitment to building a stronger, more resilient and future-ready platform for the industry.”
GTA is a Certified Maintenance Centre for Safran Helicopter Engines and provides engine support solutions including Support By The Hour, AOG support, technical assistance, spare parts, repair and overhaul, and training. The company holds DGTA Approved Maintenance Organization, CAAM Maintenance Organization Approval, and EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organization Approval. These partnerships are expected to enhance GTA's capabilities and contribute to the development of Malaysia's aerospace sector.
