Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said that the Request For Proposal (RFP) documents are available for the operation and management of the Maintenance, Repair, & Overhaul (MRO) facility at Muscat International Airport.
The last date to purchase the MRO is January 31 with the RFP to be submitted by February 6. The
Earlier, CAA invited companies to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the same MRO project, which is expected to be a major milestone in the country's aviation sector in Oman on completion by mid-2025.
According to CAA, the facility will feature state-of-the-art buildings and advanced equipment, capable of handling a wide range of aircraft, including large models like the A380, the world's largest passenger airliner.
The project aims to meet the global market's needs as international air traffic is expected to grow, especially after the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
By launching this project, the CAA intends to position Oman as a key regional hub for aircraft maintenance in the Middle East, capitalizing on its strategic location at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe. This aligns with Oman's broader vision to diversify its economy and strengthen its role in international aviation.
What is EOI and RFP
The Expression of Interest (EOI) is a preliminary document that a potential bidder to submits express their willingness to participate in a project.
An EOI is not binding and is often limited to the interested party seeking to gather information about the project without any commitment.
A request for proposal (RFP) is a document that announces a project, describes it, and solicits bids from qualified potential bidders.
What is MRO
MRO stands for maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Aviation MRO refers to the specific repair, service, or inspection of an aircraft. The practice includes maintenance activities done to ensure the safety and airworthiness of an air transport vehicle.
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