MBI Selangor & NAICO Amplify Commitment to Aerospace Workforce Development at Paris Air Show 2025

 

^{Transport Minister Anthony Loke (centre) and Dato’ Menteri Besar Selangor, Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari (second from right) during the strategic partnership signing between Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI Selangor and the National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO) at the International Paris Air Show 2025 in Paris, France.}


SHAH ALAM, June 18 (Bernama) -- At the 55th International Paris Air Show (16–22 June 2025, Le Bourget), Menteri Besar Selangor (Pemerbadanan) or MBI Selangor and the National Aerospace Industry Corporation (NAICO) are jointly highlighting their strategic commitment to talent development through the Selangor Aero Park @KLIA Aeropolis and broader initiatives across Selangor. 

As part of their showcase at the Malaysian Pavilion (Hall 3, Stand D94), MBI Selangor and NAICO will unveil a coordinated suite of talent development programmes focused on building a resilient and future-ready aerospace workforce. These initiatives are structured around three key pillars: 

• Development of a Centralised Talent Hub: MBI Selangor and NAICO are exploring the establishment of an Aerospace Talent Centre (ATC) within Selangor Aero Park or other mutually agreed locations. The ATC will serve as a centralised platform for training, reskilling, upskilling, and aerospace-related research, supporting the development of both new and existing talent in the sector.
 
• Research and Technological Advancement: The partnership will facilitate government–industry–academia collaboration in areas such as advanced manufacturing, composite structures, digitalisation, and emerging aerospace technologies, aimed at driving innovation and ensuring Malaysia remains at the forefront of aerospace capabilities.
 
• Competency Development via MyAERO Centre: MBI Selangor will collaborate closely with the MyAERO Centre, leveraging it as a key strategic resource hub for competency enhancement. Both parties will participate in aerospace programmes, projects, and national initiatives coordinated through the MyAERO platform. 

“Our approach places talent at the core of Selangor Aero Park’s vision—ensuring we shape, attract and retain the next generation of aerospace professionals,” said YAB Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, Menteri Besar of Selangor. 

By collaborating on training capacity and structured pathways, MBI Selangor and NAICO are building a sustainable pipeline of aerospace talent to support both local and global industry needs.

This focus on talent is aligned with Malaysia’s national aerospace aspirations and the Selangor Aerospace Action Plan. Selangor currently accounts for over 65% of the country’s aerospace industry activity, with expectations to exceed 70% by 2030. With key projects like GE Aerospace’s facility and the development of smart infrastructure within Selangor Aero Park already underway, talent readiness is pivotal to supporting long-term industry growth. 

Throughout the event, MBI Selangor and NAICO will host a series of engagements— including in-booth briefings and bilateral meetings with OEMs, MRO operators, academia, and investors—to position Selangor Aero Park as a talent-rich, innovation-driven hub for ASEAN’s aerospace ecosystem.
 
About Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) (MBI Selangor) 

Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated)  (“MBI Selangor”) was established under the Menteri Besar Selangor Enactment (Enactment No: 3 1994) on 21 September 1994. MBI Selangor is a body that was established to administer assets and investments of the State Government, and to represent the State in economic and business activities that are beyond the state government’s jurisdictions. MBI Selangor also plays a role towards promoting and supporting the state government’s development efforts as well as to carry out social responsibility obligations for the public.
 
MBI Selangor is also driving the key economic thrusts under the Rancangan Selangor Pertama (RS-1) launched by Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari, Selangor Chief Minister, in July 2022.
 
 
SOURCE: Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) (MBI Selangor) 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Mohd Fauzi Mohd Ghazali
Head, Corporate Communications and Sustainability 
Tel: +012 6723632
Email: mohdfauzi@mbiselangor.com.my

--BERNAMA