Tuesday 10 / November / 2026
Muscat: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman and Indonesia's GMF AeroAsia have launched the first company specialising in aircraft maintenance and repair in the Sultanate of Oman, under the name "Oman GMF Technic." The project represents a qualitative step in the development of Oman's aviation sector, creating advanced technical capabilities and supporting its ambitions to consolidate its position as a competitive regional hub for aircraft maintenance services.
The launch came during a special ceremony held under the patronage of Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance at the new aircraft maintenance building at Muscat International Airport, recently inaugurated by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Oman GMF Technic will provide heavy maintenance and line maintenance services to airlines in the Sultanate of Oman and to regional and international customers. The joint venture also aims to attract more aircraft maintenance business to the Sultanate of Oman, contributing to the creation of new commercial opportunities and reducing reliance on maintenance service providers outside the country.
Eng. Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman Air, explained that the aircraft maintenance and repair project at Muscat International Airport—a joint venture between Oman Air and Indonesia's GMF AeroAsia—represents an important achievement for Oman's aviation sector and will enable national airlines and other carriers in the region and beyond to carry out maintenance, modification and repair operations at this centre.
He said the centre relies on building technical expertise, developing infrastructure, and supporting ancillary services that ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft, by developing these capabilities within the Sultanate of Oman, thereby increasing economic value inside the country, strengthening the aviation sector, and providing new opportunities for business and investment.
The minister added that the centre is a direct investment in human capital, aimed at providing opportunities for Omani youth to acquire specialised technical skills and build a sustainable professional future in the fields of aircraft engineering and maintenance. It also consolidates the historical relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Indonesia, which is today witnessing the building of new relations founded on technology, expertise, investment and shared interests. It will also open opportunities for knowledge exchange and cooperation in developing the aviation sector and linking the Gulf and Asia.
He explained that between 95 and 100 aircraft will be maintained annually, and that the work will not be confined to aircraft belonging to national companies but will extend to those of regional and other countries, with expansion into military aircraft maintenance.
Nasser bin Ahmed Al Sharji, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, said the project represents a pivotal moment in Oman's aviation sector. Through the partnership with GMF AeroAsia and its ownership of a modern, advanced facility, a real opportunity exists to establish a world-class centre for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services in the Sultanate of Oman.
He added that Oman Air aspires to provide an exceptional working environment that enables national talent to develop professionally, build promising career paths, serve local airlines and attract aviation and aircraft maintenance business from across the region and beyond, providing new economic opportunities and enhancing the aviation sector's contribution to the national economy.
For his part, Andi Fahrurrozi, Chief Executive Officer of GMF AeroAsia, said the company seeks, through its partnership with Oman Air, to open broader horizons for business and to transfer Indonesia's advanced expertise and capabilities in aircraft maintenance to global markets. He noted that the company's presence in the Sultanate of Oman is a valuable opportunity for its personnel to gain international experience, expand their professional knowledge and enhance their skills through direct participation in an integrated global system for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul.
He expressed confidence that this expansion will contribute to enhancing the company's international competitiveness and creating greater added value for the aviation sector in both countries, in addition to supporting the Indonesian economy through the export of services.
Developing Omani talent in the aviation sector is one of the main pillars of the joint venture, as the partnership will support knowledge transfer, provide specialised technical training and enable access to the extensive expertise GMF AeroAsia possesses in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, contributing to the development of specialised engineering skills and opening new professional horizons for Omanis in the aviation sector.
Thanks to its strategic location linking the world's most important aviation markets, its modern infrastructure, and its strong connectivity with the markets of the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe, the Sultanate of Oman possesses the ingredients that qualify it to attract aircraft maintenance business from across the region and the world.
