Joint venture aims to attract global airlines and boost Oman’s aviation sector.
Dubai: Oman Air and Indonesia’s GMF AeroAsia have formed a joint venture to establish the Sultanate’s first dedicated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, in a move aimed at positioning Oman as a regional centre for aviation engineering and technical services.
The new entity, Oman GMF Technic, will provide maintenance services to domestic, regional and international airlines, helping attract more aviation business to the country, expand local technical capabilities and reduce reliance on overseas maintenance providers.
The company will offer both base and line maintenance services, covering scheduled aircraft servicing, inspections and other maintenance requirements.
The venture is also expected to create opportunities to develop specialised aviation skills and build a domestic aircraft maintenance industry, while broadening the range of services available to airlines operating in Oman.
The launch ceremony took place at a new aircraft maintenance facility at Muscat International Airport, which was recently inaugurated by the Civil Aviation Authority.
The event was held under the patronage of Eng. Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology and Chairman of Oman Air, and Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance.
The partnership combines Oman Air’s aviation operations with GMF AeroAsia’s aircraft maintenance expertise, creating a platform to serve a wider international customer base.
By developing maintenance capabilities within the country, Oman GMF Technic aims to retain a greater share of aviation-related business in the domestic market and enhance the Sultanate’s competitiveness in the regional aviation services sector.
The project also aligns with Oman’s broader economic diversification ambitions, supporting investment in specialised aviation services and the development of technical expertise beyond traditional airline operations.
The companies said the joint venture would strengthen Oman’s position as a competitive aircraft maintenance destination, catering to domestic operators as well as international airlines seeking regional maintenance services.
