The official opening of the new RUAG Aviation component repair centre in Subang, Malaysia, confirms the aircraft provider’s commitment to the region. The centre serves the company’s position as a component services hub for aviation customers and OEMs in Asia. The announcement of the opening follows on a successful audit and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 approval.

The opening formalises and confirms RUAG Aviation in its role as an established supplier, life-cycle support provider and integrator of systems and components for civil and military aviation based in Malaysia serving the Asia region. Through this investment it reinforces the company’s commitment to the Malaysian aerospace industry and further develops the technical capabilities usinglocal workforce engaging in effective knowledge sharing and skills.

RUAG Aviation Malaysia is establishing this new centre to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft components. “To fulfil our customer expectations in the region we closely cooperate with them and partner with selected OEMs”, said David Jones, General Manager of RUAG Aviation Malaysia. “The successful audit by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) combined with EASA Part 145 approval affirms and supports our objective to become the partner of choice.”

Proven MRO capabilities on aircraft from the world’s leading OEMs have established RUAG Aviation as a trusted and reliable partner for aircraft operators in the international market.