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Airbus and Embraer encouraged to build MRO and supply chain facilities in Malaysia
July 10th 2025
Transport minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook, said apart from discussing the potential purchase of aircraft, his government has urged OEMs, Airbus and Embraer, to develop Malaysia into a hub for MRO, training and supply chain activities. Read More » "This is the strategy we are using so these purchases are not just one-way; they also benefit Malaysia in the aerospace sector. Our airlines needed to have a more diversified purchasing strategy, including Malaysia Airlines that is now diversified in terms of purchasing aircraft and not just relying on one supplier," he told reporters in Rio de Janeiro. "This is the strategy we hope for in aviation diplomacy like this," he said. The presence of prime minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, speaking to French president Macron together with Airbus management is a proactive diplomatic action from this country." During his visit to Brazil, Malaysia’s leader met with Embraer CEO, Francisco Gomez Neto. AirAsia and Air Borneo have expressed interest in Embraer jets, The Edge Malaysia reports.
