Landmark agreement strengthens Malaysia’s aerospace capabilities, continued support for RMAF A400M fleet

The contract signing between Global Turbine Asia (GTA) and Europrop International (EPI) was witnessed by Malaysia’s Minister of Defence,  Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled  Nordin (standing, centre), joined by Major General Dato’ Norli Hisham Alwi RMAF, Commander of Air Region 2 (PANGWILUD 2) (standing, left), and Mohd Yani Daud, Deputy Secretary General (Policy), Ministry of Defence (standing, right). The agreement was formalised by Dato’ Nonee Ashirin  Dato’ Mohd Radzi, Executive Chairman of GTA (seated, right), and Catherine Poincheval, President of EPI (seated, left)

18 June 2025

FRANCE: Global Turbine Asia (GTA) has signed a significant contract with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Europrop International (EPI), at the Paris Airshow 2025. This partnership further cements Malaysia’s position within the international aerospace sector and guarantees ongoing technical support for the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) A400M fleet.

Under this agreement, GTA will continue to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the TP400-D6 engines that power the RMAF’s strategic airlift capability. The contract ensures a continuous supply of spare parts and related services, including repair and overhaul, to support the operational readiness and reliability of Malaysia’s A400M aircraft.

This collaboration builds upon GTA’s established relationship with EPI and positions GTA as the only non-European company authorised to supply and deliver TP400-D6 service support to the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s A400M fleet, including Level 1 and Level 2 (on-base) maintenance for the engines. The agreement highlights Malaysia’s growing expertise and capacity in aerospace engineering, contributing to the nation’s defence self-reliance and the development of its technical workforce.

The contract signing was witnessed by Malaysia’s Minister of Defence, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The agreement was formalised by Dato’ Nonee Ashirin Dato’ Mohd Radzi, Executive Chairman of GTA, and Catherine Poincheval, President of EPI.

Nonee remarked, “This partnership demonstrates the importance of strategic collaboration between OEMs and local Malaysian MRO providers. By combining Europrop International’s engineering expertise with Global Turbine Asia’s service capabilities, we are committed to supporting the RMAF’s operational requirements while advancing Malaysia’s position within the aerospace industry.”

Catherine commented, “Our partnership with GTA marks a significant step in strengthening support for the TP400-D6 engines and the RMAF’s A400M fleet.”

With this contract, GTA remains the sole local MRO provider in the region with direct access to the RMAF’s TP400-D6 engines, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in Malaysia’s defence and aviation sectors.