FA-50 fighter jets acquisition opens door for Malaysia to become MRO hub

The FA-50 'Fighting Eagle'. – Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd.

LANGKAWI: Malaysia’s decision to purchase 18 FA-50 Block 20 "Fighting Eagle” light combat aircraft will pave the way for the country to become the preferred Maintenance, Refurbishment and Overhaul (MRO) hub for other users of the combat aircraft in the region.

Speaking exclusively to Bernama via a translator, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) chief executive officer Kang Goo-Young said more than 100 T-50/FA-50 combat aircraft are currently used by the region’s air forces namely Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.