Tangerang, February 23th 2026 — PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk (GMF) began 2026 with Hangar 1 operating fully as a closed hangar facility. A closed hangar facility is a fully enclosed hangar designed to protect aircraft from extreme weather and wildlife interference, maintain a stable working environment, and support maintenance processes in line with international safety and quality standards. This milestone underscores GMF’s facility readiness in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations for wide-body aircraft maintenance.
GMF CEO, Andi Fahrurrozi, emphasized that the availability of the hangar door represents more than an infrastructure upgrade, but a strategic step toward strengthening safety standards and operational quality.
“The completion of the hangar door construction reflects GMF’s commitment to ensuring that all maintenance processes align with the safety standards set by EASA. With the hangar door now installed and operating optimally, Hangar 1 GMF is functioning as a closed hangar facility in accordance with EASA standards,” he stated.
This facility enhancement supports GMF’s efforts to strengthen its wide-body aircraft maintenance capabilities, including Boeing 777-200/300/300ER and Boeing 787-8/9. Hangar 1 also continues to accommodate narrow-body aircraft maintenance, such as Airbus A319, A320, and A321. Technically, Hangar 1 is capable of performing maintenance ranging from Minor Checks to Letter Checks for Boeing 747 and Boeing 777, while continuously advancing its Boeing 787 maintenance capability.
The hangar door is designed with a motorized sliding mechanism operated through pendant control. The system is equipped with integrated sensors to ensure controlled and safe door movement during operations. Additionally, the hangar door can be manually operated in emergencies or power disruptions, ensuring operational continuity.
Installation of the hangar door was completed in September 2025 and followed by functional testing, technical inspections, and quality assurance processes to ensure all systems met safety and operational requirements. Verification and operational alignment were conducted progressively until Hangar 1 was declared fully ready to operate as a closed hangar facility in early 2026.
Operational benefits have also been realized, including a safer and more controlled working environment, reduced risk of component damage due to weather exposure, improved aircraft weighing accuracy, and greater stability in aircraft maintenance processes within the hangar.
As part of its continued commitment to EASA requirements, GMF also collaborates with Airbus Consulting to refine operational practices and ensure maintenance processes, particularly base maintenance, align with international standards, especially EASA.
“The operation of Hangar 1 as a closed hangar facility further strengthens GMF’s position as a globally standardized MRO focused on safety, quality, and the sustainable development of wide-body aircraft maintenance capabilities. With this facility readiness, GMF is well positioned to expand its customer base and enhance its competitiveness in the global aircraft maintenance market,” Andi concluded.
