Safran expands MRO operations in Malaysia to support APAC airlines

The company has inaugurated a new carbon brake MRO centre in Nilai and expanded its Sendayan facility.

By SafarSamachar Desk2 Nov 2026, 7:58 am IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Safran Landing Systems has expanded its Sendayan facility in Malaysia with a €134 million investment.
2A new 1,000 square meter MRO centre was opened in Nilai, near Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
3The expansion aims to support 100 airline operators in Asia-Pacific with Airbus, Boeing, and ATR aircraft.
4The Sendayan facility will double its carbon brake disc production capacity by 2028.
5The Sendayan facility adds 7,000 square metres of advanced manufacturing space, including a new textile line, carbonisation furnaces and state-of-the-art machining equipment.

Safran Landing Systems has expanded its manufacturing and MRO operations in Malaysia, with a new carbon brake centre in Nilai and an upgraded facility in Sendayan. The Sendayan expansion, costing €134 million, includes advanced manufacturing equipment and will double carbon brake disc production by 2028.

The site currently employs 160 people and adds 7,000 square metres of advanced manufacturing space, including a new textile line, carbonisation furnaces and state-of-the-art machining equipment.

The new MRO centre in Nilai, near Kuala Lumpur International Airport, is expected to support local and regional airline maintenance needs. It sits 20 kilometres from the Sendayan plant and represents an investment of €2 million.

These developments are part of Safran’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and meet growing aviation demand.

What this means for travellers

This expansion does not directly affect Indian travellers at this time, but it supports the maintenance needs of airlines operating in the Asia-Pacific region, including those that may serve Indian routes.

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