Oman signs long‑term concessions for airports and MRO facilities
The Civil Aviation Authority has entered a 35‑year concession for three airports and a 20‑year concession for aircraft‑maintenance facilities, while the National Aviation Strategy 2040 targets RO1.7 billion in private‑sector investment.
Airport concession agreements
The Civil Aviation Authority signed a 35‑year concession agreement with Oman Airports for the operation, management and development of Muscat International Airport, Salalah Airport and Sohar Airport.
MRO concession agreement
The Civil Aviation Authority signed a 20‑year concession agreement with Indonesia’s GMF AeroAsia for the operation and management of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities at Muscat International Airport.
Naif bin Ali al Abri signed the agreement on behalf of the Civil Aviation Authority and Andy Fahrurrozi signed on behalf of GMF AeroAsia.
The agreement aims to provide heavy maintenance and periodic inspection services for national, regional and international airlines, to transform Muscat International Airport into an integrated regional hub for aviation maintenance and services, and to facilitate transfer of knowledge and advanced technologies in airframe, engine and avionics maintenance.
Private‑sector investment target
The National Aviation Strategy 2040 adopts a Private Sector Attraction Programme that seeks cumulative private‑sector investments of RO1.7 billion by 2040.
Civil Aviation Investment Forum
The Civil Aviation Investment Forum concluded with panel discussions on the investor journey, capital, partnerships and national competencies, and the MRO agreement was signed on its sidelines.
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