SINGAPORE: Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) wholly-owned subsidiary, MAB Engineering Services (MABES), has secured key contracts and partnerships at MRO Asia-Pacific 2024, the region’s prime event for the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry.
In a statement today, MAG said that MABES has entered into a service agreement with Piedmont Propulsion Systems LLC (PPS) that will support its propeller maintenance operations, including a two-year contract for Firefly’s propeller blade maintenance programme.
"The programme encompasses comprehensive inspections, repairs, and exchanges for the airline’s ATR72 aircraft propellers, further enhancing MABES’ existing services while delivering tangible benefits to MAG’s operations,” it stated.
The US-based PPS, a key subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc., possesses full capability to repair and overhaul nearly all aircraft propellers.
MABES also signed a memorandum of understanding with Meraque Services, a leading provider of drone-powered and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions for managing critical capital assets across various sectors, including agriculture, telecommunications, and warehousing.
This long-term partnership aims to integrate innovative technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous ground vehicles, and AI solutions into MABES’s operations.
These advancements, which include inspecting aircraft using drones, facilitating efficient parts transfers, predictive maintenance, and enhancing digitalisation, will reduce aircraft ground time and improve MRO data accuracy.
MAG said these agreements represent a strategic advantage for the group by positioning MABES at the forefront of emerging MRO technologies and innovations.
The agreements were signed by MABES chief operating officer (COO) Eke Nazri Rahim, First Aviation Services Inc. president and chief executive officer Paul Bolton, and Meraque Services COO Suria Affandi.
Eke Nazri said that as the turboprop fleet is expected to grow by 1.2 per cent over the next 10 years, MABES’ partnership with PPS positions the company as a one-stop shop for high-quality, cost-efficient, and fast-turnaround services for turboprop operators.
"Meanwhile, through our collaboration with Meraque, we aim to enhance workplace safety, reduce costs, and improve work efficiency, reinforcing our unique selling proposition to MAG and third-party customers and further strengthening our capabilities as an MRO provider,” he said.
The three-day MRO Asia-Pacific 2024, held at the Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre, concluded today. - Bernama
