Oman Air and GMF AeroAsia Launch First Omani MRO Facility

Oman Air and Indonesia's GMF AeroAsia launched Oman GMF Technic on November 10, 2026, establishing the first aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operation in the Sultanate of Oman. Located at Muscat International Airport, the 3.85-hectare facility includes two hangars for wide-body and narrow-body aircraft and is scheduled to begin full services in January 2027.

The venture operates under a 20-year facility management rights and concession agreement signed on October 5, 2026, with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Sultanate of Oman. The partnership aims to reduce Oman's reliance on overseas maintenance providers, build domestic engineering capabilities, and create specialized career opportunities for Omani nationals through knowledge transfer and technical training.

For GMF AeroAsia, a subsidiary of the Garuda Indonesia Group, the expansion serves as a strategic entry into the Middle East and North African markets. The move is part of a broader business transformation to diversify revenue sources following a 13.2% increase in consolidated revenue to US$2.71 billion through September 2026. The joint venture intends to export Indonesian aircraft maintenance expertise to the global market while strengthening the international competitiveness of the Garuda Indonesia Group.