Malaysia Aviation Group signs deal to buy Airbus unit Sepang Aircraft Engineering
The deal would expand MAG’s maintenance network and third-party revenue, and completion is targeted for 2027 pending regulatory approval.
- On Oct 1, 2026, Malaysia Aviation Group signed an agreement to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering from Airbus, expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities.
- The acquisition aligns with MAG's Long-Term Business Plan to strengthen engineering operations and diversify revenue through increased third-party services.
- MAB Engineering will leverage SAE's Airbus A320 expertise, dedicated paint hangar, and specialized component repair services to enhance service reach across Asean.
- Pending approval from the Civil Aviation Authority , the transaction targets a 2027 completion date, subject to customary regulatory conditions.
- Group Chief Executive Officer Captain Nasaruddin stated the investment leverages Malaysia's competitive cost-to-skill advantages, reinforcing the country's ambition to become a leading regional aerospace hub.
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Business TimesMalaysia Aviation Group to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering from Airbus
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE) as it seeks to strengthen its engineering and maintenance capabilities and grow third-party revenue.
Malaysia Airlines' parent company has signed an agreement to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering, an aviation maintenance specialist owned by Airbus. With this operation, the amount of which has not been disclosed, the Malaysian group intends to expand its activities with other companies. The takeover remains subject to authorisations, for a finalisation aimed at [...]
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Airbus to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus Group. The strategic acquisition under the Long Term Business Plan 3.0 (LTBP 3.0) aims to strengthen the group's engineering and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, while expanding its service portfolio ...
Malaysia Aviation Group Signs SPA with Airbus for theAcquisition of Sepang Aircraft Engineering - Business News Week
KLIA, 1 October 2026 – Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Airbus for the acquisition of Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Airbus Group. The proposed acquisition marks a strategicmilestone under MAG’s Long-Term Business Plan 3.0 (LTBP 3.0), supporting the Group’sstrategy to strengthen its […] The post Malaysia Aviation Group Signs SPA with Airbus for theAcquisition o…
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