Collins Responds To Surging Asian MRO Demand

Malaysia has welcomed more investment into its aftermarket sector following Collins Aerospace’s announcement that it will quadruple its MRO footprint in the country.

The supplier, part of RTX, is building a new facility at the Subang Aerotech Park in Kuala Lumpur, investing $63 million to expand from 46,000 ft.² to 164,000 ft.².

The enlarged facility will feature technologies including autonomous mobile robots and real-time location systems to help drive better productivity and turnaround times.

Ready by the end of 2026, Collins’ new facility aligns with Malaysia’s 15-year plan to grow domestic aerospace sales.

This year begins the third and final stage of that plan, which is targeting $13 billion in sales by 2030 from MRO, manufacturing, training and research. This would be up from roughly $7 billion in non-airline aerospace revenue in 2025, according to an estimate from National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia.

Other projects include SIA Engineering’s Base Maintenance Malaysia (BMM) facility at Subang, comprising two hangars that can perform up to six concurrent aircraft checks for Airbus A350, Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft.

Also in Subang, GE Aerospace is aiming to double CFM Leap engine MRO shop visit capacity within the next three years, and the company will build an engine test facility for Leap engines.

Collins, meanwhile, said its new facility will support components across a variety of aircraft, including air cycle machines, heat exchangers, valves and new-generation starters.

“The Asia-Pacific region is a key growth market for the industry, and this investment ensures that we grow alongside our customers,” said Irene Makris, president of Power and Controls at Collins Aerospace. “Malaysia offers the right environment for us to scale, and we are planning to double employment opportunities for skilled talent in the region to keep pace with growing demand.”