KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Collins Aerospace, one of the world’s largest aerospace companies, will be investing more than RM16 million (US$3.82 million) for the expansion of its maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) business in Malaysia by relocating to a new facility at the Subang Aerotech Park.
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said the new 160,000 sq ft facility will serve as one of Collins Aerospace’s regional hubs for aircraft component maintenance.
Subang Aerotech Park is 24.28-hectare industrial aviation and high technology park located within the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport) in the state of Selangor developed by MAHB as part of its Aeropolis development.
“As part of the expansion, the facility will add new MRO capabilities for Collins Aerospace’s air cycle machines, heat exchangers, engine starters, valves, propellers and actuation systems.
“The site will support a variety of aircraft, including the B787, B777X, A320, A380, ATR 42 and ATR allowing for faster turnaround time and more efficient service to its customers in the region,” said MAHB in a statement Wednesday.
The facility will also work closely with Collins Innovation Hub in Singapore to explore new ways to utilise advanced technologies to enhance repair flows and quality, the airport operator said.
MAHB Managing director Iskandar Mizal Mahmood said the expansion of Collins Aerospace operations in Malaysia is expected to contribute significantly towards the growth of the country’s aerospace industry.
He noted that the Subang Airport is already the focal point of the national aerospace supply chain due to the presence of global players such as Spirit AeroSystems, Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, Execujet and Dassault Aviation.
“Aerospace is not only expanding their operations in terms of capacity but is also introducing advanced capabilities at this new MRO facility. All these will contribute towards strengthening Malaysia’s position as an aerospace hub within the region.
“This is in line with the objective stated in the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 that aims to make Malaysia the number one aerospace nation in South-East Asia,” he said.
He added that Subang Airport currently has over 60 companies and supports more than 4,000 high skilled jobs.
— NNN-BERNAMA