Malaysia Airlines explores a partnership with Spirit AeroSystems for composite repairs.

The JV intends to grow repair capabilities in the region.

Asia-Pacific’s prevalence of long-haul and international flying means it will be the last major region to see passenger demand return to 2019 levels. 

Spirit AeroSystems teamed up with EGAT last year in an MRO joint venture, and sees room for similar deals as it eyes aftermarket growth.

Martin Williamson, Collins Aerospace's managing director, Asia-Pacific customer and account management, details how it is navigating regional challenges related to supply chain, cost and extended lockdowns in China.

The substantial cash deal, agreed in August 2021, was confirmed as completed on Sept. 13.

The company is building an extension to its facility at Subang Airport as it reaches capacity from growing business aviation activities in the region.

MRO in the Asia-Pacific region is recovering, but can it fully do so without China opening?