Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd. (GTA), a Malaysian engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider and Certified Maintenance Centre for Safran Helicopter Engines, has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) and Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), as well as a Note of Understanding (NoU) with Perbadanan Hal Ehwal Bekas Angkatan Tentera (PERHEBAT). The signings were witnessed by Malaysia's Minister of Defence, Yang Berhormat Dato' Seri Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, underscoring the strategic importance of these agreements for the nation's aerospace and defence sector.
The MoU with Airbus DS aims to evaluate opportunities to develop Malaysia's military aircraft MRO capabilities and assess GTA as a potential beneficiary of the Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP). This initiative is expected to advance local aerospace self-reliance, facilitate knowledge and capability transfer, and integrate supply chains, pending necessary approvals. The partnership aligns with GTA's strategic focus on strengthening the aerospace and defence ecosystem through cross-border commercial cooperation.
Through its MoU with UPNM, GTA seeks to bolster industry-academia collaboration in research, innovation, talent development, and technical services. Areas of cooperation may include joint research and development, training and postgraduate pathways, technical advisory services, workshops, and centres of expertise. Potential industry-on-campus initiatives are also under consideration, subject to approvals and separate agreements where required. This partnership is designed to cultivate a skilled workforce for the aerospace sector.
The NoU with PERHEBAT supports the career transition of retiring Malaysian Armed Forces personnel and veterans by providing industrial training, workplace exposure, and potential employment opportunities. The collaboration includes job-skills alignment, programme monitoring, and joint initiatives aimed at enhancing the employability and well-being of Veteran Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM). This initiative reflects GTA's commitment to talent development and community support.
Dato' Nonee Ashirin Dato Mohd Radzi, Executive Chairman of Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd., stated, "These MoUs mark an important step in strengthening GTA's role within the aerospace and defence ecosystem, not only as an engine support and MRO provider, but also as a long-term partner in capability development, talent cultivation and strategic collaboration." She added, "Together, these partnerships reflect our commitment to building a stronger, more resilient and future-ready platform for the industry."
The agreements are part of GTA's broader strategy to enhance its capabilities and support the regional aerospace industry's growth. As an independent MRO provider established in 2010, GTA offers a range of engine support solutions including Support By The Hour, AOG and helpline support, technical assistance, spare parts and tooling, global support package, standard exchange, repair and overhaul, and training. The company holds certifications such as DGTA Approved Maintenance Organization, CAAM Maintenance Organization Approval, and EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organization Approval. For more information, visit https://globalturbineasia.com/.
