Muscat, Oman, Nov 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Garuda Indonesia Group continues to strengthen its international business expansion through the launch of Oman GMF Technic, a joint venture between PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk (GMF) and Oman Air, which took place at Muscat International Airport, Sultanate of Oman, on Tuesday (November 10). The establishment of Oman GMF Technic marks a strategic move by the Group to expand its aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services into the Middle East and North African markets, supported by a 20-year license to operate and manage the facility.The establishment of Oman GMF Technic is based on a concession agreement previously signed by GMF and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the Sultanate of Oman on October 5, 2026. This expansion is also part of the Garuda Indonesia Group’s efforts to accelerate its transformation through the diversification of revenue growth sources, the optimization of subsidiary capabilities, and the strengthening of the competitiveness of its non-aviation businesses in the international market.
The launch of Oman GMF Technic was attended by a number of high-ranking officials from the Government of the Sultanate of Oman, including Minister of Finance Sultan bin Salim bin Said Al Habsi, Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, and Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion Anwar bin Hilal bin Hamdoun Al-Jabri. Also in attendance were Commissioner of Garuda Indonesia Chairal Tanjung and President Director & CEO of Garuda Indonesia Thomas Oentoro.
President Director & CEO of Garuda Indonesia, Thomas Oentoro stated that the expansion of the MRO business is a key part of the Group’s transformation agenda to strengthen its business structure and optimize growth potential across the entire aviation business ecosystem.
“The Garuda Indonesia Group’s transformation focuses not only on strengthening the aviation business, but also on how all capabilities within the business ecosystem can create broader economic value. GMF’s expansion into Oman is a concrete step toward strengthening the Group’s international presence while opening up new sources of growth that can support the Group’s fundamentals and competitiveness in the long term,” said Thomas.
This expansion of the MRO business aligns with the Garuda Indonesia Group’s revenue growth through the first nine months of 2026. During the January–September 2026 period, the Company recorded consolidated revenue of US$2.71 billion, a 13.2% year-over-year increase. Specifically, revenue from non-aviation business lines rose 31.3% to US$322.8 million, driven in part by a 42.4% increase in GMF’s aircraft maintenance service revenue from external customers.
This development reflects the growing importance of the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) business within the Garuda Indonesia Group’s portfolio. Through international expansion, GMF aims to broaden its customer base, enhance the utilization of its technical capabilities, and unlock revenue growth opportunities that will support the Group’s ongoing business diversification.
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