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Malaysia Aviation Group, parent of Malaysia Airlines, has signed an agreement to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering from Airbus, returning the Malaysian MRO provider to local ownership nine years after Airbus assumed full control. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in 2027.
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Malaysia Aviation Group, parent of Malaysia Airlines, has signed an agreement to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering from Airbus, returning the Malaysian MRO provider to local ownership nine years after Airbus assumed full control. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in 2027.
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