INTRODUCTION AIROD stands for ‘Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Overhaul Depot’. AIROD was established in 1976 as the first and only in-country facility to support the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) aircraft. AIROD is strategically located at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SAAS) Airport Complex northwest of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. AIROD occupies a 77.4-acre site on the northeastern side of the runway. AIROD’s multi-million dollar facility is an internationally recognized aerospace maintenance and modification center. AIROD’s well-established facility includes both narrow and wide body hangars, paint & strip hangar, support shops and engine test cells.
History
In 1985, it was privatized as a joint venture company between National Aerospace & Defense Industries (NADI) and Lockheed Aircraft Systems International (LASI) of USA. Today, AIROD is a fully Malaysian owned company under the NADI group of companies and is a leading MRO facility in the region providing quality services to regional and global customers.