Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19 May 2025 – Airbus has inaugurated a new office in Putrajaya, reaffirming its commitment to Malaysia. The inauguration comes ahead of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025, where Airbus will be among the largest international exhibitors, showcasing its broad portfolio and latest innovations.
Airbus new office
The new office will serve as a hub for 170 employees, primarily focussing on providing customer services to regional airline operators. This includes Flight Hour Services and component support for A330 and A350 widebody fleets, ensuring maximum aircraft availability and operational efficiency.
Speaking at a media briefing, Anand Stanley, President of Airbus Asia-Pacific, underscored Malaysia’s importance to the company’s regional strategy.
Third-largest market in the region
“Airbus has a long-standing relationship with the country across its commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter businesses. It is our third-largest market in the region after China and India. What makes this partnership unique is the breadth of collaboration – from commercial fleet modernisation and defence cooperation, to local industrial participation and skills development. Parts “Made in Malaysia” are flying on nearly every Airbus commercial aircraft in production today.”
There are currently almost 150 Airbus commercial aircraft currently in operation in Malaysia, with around 400 more on order. AirAsia is a major customer for the A320 Family as well as the A330, while Malaysia Airlines operates an all-Airbus widebody fleet, including the recently delivered A330neo and A350 Long Range Leader.
In defence, Malaysia made history as the first export customer of the A400M airlifter. In 2025, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) celebrates a decade of successful operations with its fleet of four A400Ms, which have collectively surpassed 13,000 flight hours. Airbus is also proposing the C295 – in its transport and maritime surveillance variants – to complement Malaysia’s airlift and maritime security capabilities.
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