Singapore, 21st February 2024 – Airbus has signed with PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk (GMF)'s SBU Defence Industry business unit to offer the Indonesia maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider technical expertise and support in the design, manufacture, and installation of the retrofit solution for the Indonesian Air Force's fleet of five AS332Super Puma helicopters.

The agreement was signed by GMF's CEO, Andi Fahrurrozi, and Airbus Helicopters Head of Asia-Pacific on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow.
Under this agreement, the Air Force's AS332 will undergo mid-life upgrades where GMF will leverage Airbus' deep domain knowledge and expertise to provide a retrofit solution that includes the installation of a full glass cockpit fitted with a state-of-the-art autopilot system.

"Airbus has been supporting Indonesia's military helicopters for several decades. We are happy to extend our support with this GMF to provide the Indonesian Air Force with the best upgrade solution to enhance its Super Puma operational life. We look forward to building on a firmly rooted partnership we have with GMF and MBDT as we expand it from commercial aircraft MRO to military support”, said Vincent Dubrule, Airbus Helicopters Head of Asia-Pacific.

"This strategic collaboration with Airbus is a pivotal move that reflects our commitment to advancing in the defence industry. Over the years, GMF's defence sector has seen remarkable development, playing a crucial role in our revenue and financial recovery. We look forward to leveraging Airbus' technical prowess to solidify GMF's position as a key player in the global aerospace landscape," said Andi Fahrurrozi, GMF's CEO.

Airbus and GMF are already partners, working closely together via a long-term maintenance training services pact supporting the A320 and A330 maintenance training needs undertaking in the region.