KUALA LUMPUR: ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a Dassault Aviation subsidiary, has started construction of its new purpose-built maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre at Malaysia's Subang Airport - helping to reinforce Malaysia's position as a regional hub for MRO.
ExecuJet, which is already Malaysia's largest business aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul organisation, has a facility at Subang Airport, but will be relocating to the larger, purpose-built facility in 2023's fourth quarter when construction is completed.
In a statement today, the company said the new facility would have a gross floor area of approximately 149,500 sq ft including corporate offices, customer areas and back shops that further expand ExecuJet's MRO capabilities.
The ultra-large aircraft hangar will be able to accommodate 10 to 15 business jets of various sizes simultaneously plus there will be a large dedicated apron area for use.
ExecuJet regional vice president Asia Ivan Lim said a key objective behind the design of the MRO facility was to maximise hangar space as well as to have environmentally-friendly features as part of the company's ongoing corporate social responsibility commitment.
"We will make use of natural sunlight, as much as possible, while the lighting inside will be energy-efficient LED lights.
"The facility will be partly powered by an 85kW rooftop solar system and there will be water tanks for harvesting rainwater.
"The design of the hangar has also been future-proofed. For example, the reinforced concrete floor can accommodate the weight of business aircraft substantially heavier than those available today," he said.
Lim added that the hangar can easily accommodate the largest business jets in development, such as the ultra-large cabin Dassault Falcon 10X which is due to enter into service in 2025.
He added that it was important for ExecuJet to build its own purpose-built MRO facility, because the company is committed to its clients on a long-term basis, with Malaysia being its centre for MRO activities in the region.
ExecuJet MRO Services serves Dassault, Bombardier and Gulfstream operators from across the Asia region and is certified by the CAA of Malaysia, US FAA, EASA and many other international airworthiness authorities.
It is able to quickly dispatch mobile repair teams around the region, when needed, including to growing markets such as Vietnam.