Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
November 13th 2026
Today's briefs report news from Air India, Air New Zealand (Air NZ), Garuda Indonesia Group, Air Transport Association (IATA), Malaysia Airlines (MAS), MTU Maintenance, One NZ, Oman GMF Technic, and Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance (RRPF). Read More »
On November 12, 2026, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) accepted its 11th Airbus A330neo.
Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance (RRPF) today celebrated the grand opening of its new Engine Service Centre in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. Located approximately 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), the facility will bring light engine maintenance and asset management support closer to customers in the region. It is designed to streamline engine deliveries, returns and maintenance processes, helping reduce turnaround times and enabling spare engines to be used by our airline customers more efficiently.
Garuda Indonesia Group has launched Oman GMF Technic, a joint venture between PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk (GMF) and Oman Air, at Muscat International Airport in Oman. The venture extends the group's aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services into the Middle East and North Africa. It is backed by a 20-year license to operate and manage the facility and rests on a concession agreement GMF signed with Oman's Civil Aviation Authority on October 5, 2026.
MTU Maintenance has signed a three-year agreement to provide MRO services for Garuda Indonesia’s GE90-115B engines. The engines will be serviced at our Hannover facility, supporting engine availability, operational efficiency, and fleet reliability. MTU Maintenance’s office in Singapore will further assist with leasing and asset management provision as required.
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) entered into a partnership with the One NZ to launch a new mobile service for travelers. “Air New Zealand Mobile will offer flexible eSIM travel plans for international visitors exploring New Zealand and Kiwi travelers overseas, as well as a monthly mobile plan for use here at home. Customers on any network can enjoy the eSIM travel plans,” Air NZ said.
Air India announced that it has achieved recognition in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Airline Retailing Maturity (ARM) Index for its NDC distribution capabilities.
