Garuda Indonesia Group has launched Oman GMF Technic, a joint venture between its subsidiary PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk (GMF) and Oman Air, at Muscat International Airport in the Sultanate of Oman. The launch, which took place on Tuesday, November 10, marks a strategic move to expand the Group’s aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services into the Middle East and North African markets, supported by a 20-year license to operate and manage the facility. The establishment is based on a concession agreement signed by GMF and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Sultanate of Oman on October 5, 2026.
The expansion is part of Garuda Indonesia Group’s accelerated transformation through revenue diversification, optimization of subsidiary capabilities, and strengthening the competitiveness of its non-aviation businesses in the international market. According to a www.newmediawire.com release, the launch was attended by high-ranking Omani officials, including Minister of Finance Sultan bin Salim bin Said Al Habsi, Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, and Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion Anwar bin Hilal bin Hamdoun Al-Jabri, as well as Garuda Indonesia Commissioner Chairal Tanjung and President Director & CEO Thomas Oentoro.
Thomas Oentoro stated that the MRO expansion is a key part of the Group’s transformation agenda to strengthen its business structure and optimize growth potential across the aviation ecosystem. “The Garuda Indonesia Group’s transformation focuses not only on strengthening the aviation business, but also on how all capabilities within the business ecosystem can create broader economic value. GMF’s expansion into Oman is a concrete step toward strengthening the Group’s international presence while opening up new sources of growth that can support the Group’s fundamentals and competitiveness in the long term,” he said.
The move aligns with the Group’s revenue growth through the first nine months of 2026. Consolidated revenue reached US$2.71 billion, a 13.2% year-over-year increase, while non-aviation business lines rose 31.3% to US$322.8 million, driven in part by a 42.4% increase in GMF’s aircraft maintenance service revenue from external customers. This underscores the growing importance of the MRO business within the Group’s portfolio.
The expansion comes as the Middle East aircraft MRO market is projected to reach US$10.55 billion by 2026 and grow to US$13.35 billion by 2031, representing an average annual growth rate of 4.82%, according to Mordor Intelligence. Oman’s strategic location as a hub connecting Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe positions Oman GMF Technic to serve regional and international airlines. GMF already serves more than 190 customers from 70 countries.
GMF CEO Andi Fahrurrozi said the partnership with Oman Air marks a significant step in strengthening GMF’s international presence and expanding the contribution of Indonesia’s aircraft maintenance industry to the global aviation ecosystem. “Through this partnership with Oman Air, we hope to unlock broader business opportunities and showcase the quality and capabilities of Indonesia’s aircraft maintenance services to the international market,” he said.
Oman GMF Technic utilizes an integrated 3.85-hectare MRO facility at Muscat International Airport, including two hangars capable of accommodating two wide-body and four narrow-body aircraft simultaneously. The facility features an adjustable docking system, an automated warehousing system, and an engine ground run-up facility. Services will include line maintenance, airframe maintenance, and workshop services for aircraft types including the Boeing 737-8/9 and Boeing 787. In addition to Oman CAA certification, the facility aims to comply with FAA and EASA certifications to expand its international customer base.
Oman GMF Technic is scheduled to begin full services in January 2027, following operational preparation and resource fulfillment. The development is expected to strengthen MRO competitiveness in the region and open opportunities for cooperation and knowledge transfer between aviation professionals in Indonesia and Oman. Oman Air CEO Nasser Al Sharji noted that the partnership supports Oman’s ambition to serve domestic airlines while attracting more aircraft and aviation business from the region and internationally.
For Garuda Indonesia Group, this step reaffirms its integrated business transformation, with strengthened contributions from all business entities driving long-term growth. Through synergies between aviation and aviation support services, the Company continues to build a more productive, competitive, and diversified business structure to support sustainable profitability recovery.
