Turkish Aerospace and the Malaysian Institute of Aeronautics and Technology (UniKL MIAT) of the University of Kuala Lumpur have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to cooperate in the provision of aviation education, technical training and applied research projects in Malaysia.
The agreement was signed on the campus of the University of Subang, Malaysia, and provides a framework for cooperation. Two organizations will focus on the development of human capital, faculty, and academic programs, focusing on initiatives to develop a future talent pool for the Malaysian aerospace industry, while responding to research. The challenge revolves around the future of the aerospace industry and air power.
The cooperation will focus on projects in the fields of aerospace design and engineering, manufacturing, system integration and maintenance, maintenance and overhaul (MRO) of light aircraft and drones, which are in line with the RMK-12 Malaysian aerospace industry development direction framework and Malaysia The Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030.
Professor Temel Kotil, President and CEO of Turkish Aerospace Corporation said: “Turkish Aerospace Corporation is very pleased to cooperate with UniKL MIAT to support Malaysia’s aerospace education and training programs. This country is located in the fastest growing aviation market in the world. The partnership allows us to jointly meet the aerospace industry’s demand for high-quality professionals, and at the same time help Malaysia become the region’s regional aerospace champion.”
Dr. Mohd Hafizi Shamsudin, Dean of the Malaysian Institute of Aeronautics and Technology of the University of Kuala Lumpur, said that the university is pleased to expand its relationship with Turkish Aerospace and looks forward to launching this industry-academic cooperation program in Malaysia, which will benefit graduates and Malaysian Aerospace in the future industry . He further expressed the university’s commitment to supporting partnerships aimed at creating aerospace design and engineering, aerospace manufacturing, system integration, and MRO industrial centers of excellence within the university.
About Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines is the technical center of Turkey’s design, development, manufacturing, aviation system integration, modernization and after-sales service. The Turkish Aerospace Manufacturing Plant is located in Ankara, covering an area of 4 million square meters, with 640,000 square meters of industrial facilities under the roof. The company has modern aircraft facilities equipped with high-tech machinery and equipment, and can provide a wide range of manufacturing capabilities from parts manufacturing to aircraft assembly, flight testing and delivery.
About the School of Aeronautics, University of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Institute of Aeronautics and Technology of the University of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a leading aeronautical technology university that provides graduates and professionals with quality and industry-recognized academic and training courses. The university is also a part 147 approved aviation training institution under the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
