Oman Air establishes Muscat maintenance venture with Garuda MRO division

New operation in the sultanate will offer services from early 2027.
Middle Eastern carrier Oman Air is establishing a maintenance joint venture in the sultanate with Garuda Indonesia’s GMF AeroAsia.

Branded as Oman GMF Technic, the tie-up with provide base and line maintenance services to domestic and international carriers.

Oman Air says the intention is to create commercial opportunities while “reducing reliance on overseas maintenance providers”.

The company’s Muscat facility will feature two hangars capable of housing two widebody and four narrowbody aircraft, along with a docking system, engine run-up station, and automated warehousing.

It expects to offer servicing for types including Boeing 787 and 737 Max jets.

Oman GMF Technic is set to become fully operational in January next year.

The joint venture is undergoing operational preparation and support resourcing.

Garuda Indonesia Group says the agreement is part of an international business expansion and diversification plan.

The venture will have a 20-year licence to manage the maintenance facility. A concession agreement was reached with the Omani civil aviation authority in early October.

“We have an opportunity to create a truly world-class MRO operation in the sultanate,” says Oman Air chief Nasser Al Sharji.

“Our ambition is to serve our local airlines while attracting aircraft and aviation business from across the region and beyond, creating new opportunities and increasing the contribution our aviation sector makes to the national economy.”

Garuda Indonesia chief Thomas Oentoro adds that MRO expansion is an important part of the company’s efforts to strengthen its business structure. The Omani venture will help support the company’s “fundamentals and competitiveness”, he says.

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