On Nov. 10, Oman Air and Indonesia’s GMF AeroAsia launched Oman GMF Technic, Oman’s first dedicated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company. It will service aircraft from Omani and foreign airlines at Muscat International Airport (MCT).
What Muscat Will Offer
Oman GMF Technic will offer line and base maintenance at its Muscat facility, which Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved.
Line maintenance covers routine checks and minor repairs that can often be done between flights or overnight. Base maintenance involves more extensive work. If an aircraft needs a thorough inspection or a major repair, it may be taken out of service and moved into a hangar.
Up to 100 Aircraft a Year
Oman’s transport minister and Oman Air chairman, Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, has said he expects the facility to service 95 to 100 aircraft a year, according to Oman News Agency. He said the facility could eventually add military aircraft maintenance.
The launch followed a 20-year agreement that GMF AeroAsia signed with the CAA on Oct. 5, 2026, to run aircraft maintenance facilities at Muscat International Airport.
The agreement is intended to bring heavy maintenance and scheduled aircraft inspections to Muscat for airlines from Oman and abroad.
What Each Partner Gains
Airlines in Oman will be able to get more maintenance done at home, reducing the need to send aircraft abroad. The venture includes plans to train Omanis for technical roles in aircraft maintenance and engineering.
For GMF AeroAsia, a base in Muscat helps the company to reach more airlines in the region and gives its staff a chance to work abroad.
GMF AeroAsia CEO, Andi Fahrurrozi, said:
“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.”
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