In 1997,
the first national aerospace blueprint was launched. 17 years later,
Malaysia not only has an internationally recognized aerospace industry, but
also attained a respected position amongst the South East Asia countries.
Malaysia occupies the 2nd
place after Singapore, a few figures in the following key areas:
- Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
(MRO) – 20% of South East Asia market capture
- Aerospace Parts and Components
Manufacturing – 24% market capture in South East Asia
- Aerospace Training and Education – N° 1 by
producing 54% skilled workers and engineers in the region
With a strong national-level Steering Body driving the industry agenda,
Malaysia now has:
- An industry-led R&T platform
- A larger vendor base to serve the 1st Tier
- A platform to benefit the Military MRO players as the nation develop the defense sector
- Multiple strategic investments in "systems integration"
- A few aerospace technology institutes certified as DCA Part-145 Approved Training Organization
- Special cluster to house the various industry activites