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

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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.

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

Speaking exclusively to Bernama via a translator, Korea Aerospace Industries 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."As part of the Industrial Collaboration Programme , the final assembly of the combat aircraft bought by Malaysia will be done in Malaysia.

Kang was met on the sidelines of 16th Edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition which kicked off on Wednesday .

 

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