A day to remember - 7th May 2025 was a remarkable day for DGTA and four current AMTO holders (Hawk Mk 108/208 System School, EC 725 AP System School, Su-30MKM System School and Gading Kasturi Sdn Bhd) where the organisations were awarded the Aircraft Maintenance Training Organisation (AMTO) for the compliance with MSTAR 147 (new regulation).

The AMTO certification ceremony was officiated by Brigadier General Ruszali bin Zakaria RMAF, Director General of DGTA, to:

⦁ Lt Col Ahmad Faisal Niza bin Ramli RMAF, Accountable Manager of Hawk Mk 108/208 System School;

⦁ Maj Abd Farid bin Kamaludin RAMF, Accountable Manager’s representative of EC 725 AP System School;

⦁ Lt Ali Ahmad bin Mazlan RAMF, Accountable Manager’s representative of Su-30MKM System School, and

⦁ Mr Shamsulnizam bin Yahya, Accountable Manager’s representative of Gading Kasturi Sdn Bhd.

The AMTO certificate is effective from 28 April 2025 with an unlimited duration, subject to continuous compliance with MSTAM, which allows the organisation to conduct training within the approved level and scope as defined in their certification.

This certification is based on the success of the organisation’s maintenance training management system documented in the Maintenance Training Organisation Exposition (MTOE), curriculums, and other essential elements (i.e. organisation, people, procedures, data, materiel, equipment, and facilities) had met the requirements of MSTAR 147 and MSTAR 66.

Congratulations on the achievement to Hawk Mk 108/208 System School, EC 725 AP System School, Su-30MKM System School and Gading Kasturi Sdn Bhd.

‘Together we create culture of compliance’

On 23 April 2025, A ceremony was held  for the presentation of the MSTAR 145 Organisational Approval to BHIC Aero Services Sdn Bhd, Destini Prima Sdn Bhd, and Engineering Branch PU Kuching, as well as the presentation of the Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) Certificate for Non-Airborne Systems to Ikramatic System Sdn Bhd and the Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO) Certificate to Stesen Udara Kota Kinabalu (SUKK). The ceremony was officiated by the Director General of DGTA and all DGTA Division Directors with representatives of the recipients. The ceremony took place at the DGTA.

Also present during the ceremony was the Accountable Manager of Bhic Aero Services Sdn Bhd, Mr Sevvale A/L Sarvaesvaran, along with several company executives and representatives of recipients from SAOs. Top of the list of recipients was Engineering Branch PU Kuching which Lt Col Shabani bin Saad RMAF took as the Ketua Cawangan Kejuruteraan PU Kuching, followed by Mr Adam bin Yusuff as AM Destini Prima Sdn Bhd , Mr Haji Ismail bin Omar as AM Ikramatik System Sdn Bhd and ended by the holder of CAMO certificate is Capt Khalid bin Mat Lepi RMN.

The ceremony was filled with speeches from the Director General of DGTA and all representatives of the recipients, prayer readings, photo sessions and concluded with a luncheon.

The presentation of the certificate proves the commitment of all recipients in continuing to uphold the main objectives of the certification in order to achieve safety in aviation through compliance with the enforced regulations. All recipients also prove that they are qualified to carry out maintenance and repair works according to the scope and rating that has been verified through their certificates.

Visit by the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), Australia for the Bilateral Military Airworthiness Recognition (BMAR) Activity.

SUBANG, 25 February 2025 — The DGTA hosted a delegation from the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), Australia, from 25 February to 27 February 2025 in the DGTA Conference Room to carry out part of the Bilateral Military Airworthiness Recognition (BMAR) process.

The DASA delegation, led by Mr. Samuel Vincent Neilson and Flight Lieutenant Zhi Yu Kuang, was welcomed by the Director General of DGTA, Brigadier General Ruszali bin Zakaria RMAF, along with other DGTA officials.

This three-day visit is part of the BMAR process conducted by DASA with DGTA. During the visit, DASA received detailed briefings and had the opportunity to engage in face-to-face discussions regarding DGTA's management of technical airworthiness. Topics covered included the certification processes for organizations, aircraft certification, and personnel licensing. Through the BMAR activity, the management of technical airworthiness between the involved parties can be improved and aligned, providing benefits for both countries in the future, especially concerning joint training activities and aircraft operations involving both nations.

"Every beginning must come to an end"

The date 9 May 2025 marked a significant milestone with the Handover of Duty Ceremony for the position of Director General between Brig Gen Ruszali bin Zakaria RMAF and Col Nik Ahmad Nazri bin Nik Yaacob RMAF. The ceremony was witnessed by the Deputy Chief of Air Force, Lt Gen Dato’ Sri Hj Muhamad Norazlan bin Aris RMAF, and held at Eagle Nest, Air Force Headquarters.

The signing and handover of the official Handover Notes symbolised the formal transfer of leadership between the outgoing and incoming Director General. On behalf of the top leadership and all personnel of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), heartfelt appreciation and gratitude were extended to Brig Gen Ruszali bin Zakaria RMAF for his dedicated service, contributions, and exemplary leadership throughout his career.

Following the official ceremony at Eagle Nest, personnel of the Directorate General Technical Airworthiness (DGTA) organised a simple yet meaningful farewell event to honour the final day of service for Brig Gen Ruszali bin Zakaria RMAF, who was concluding his distinguished career in the Malaysian Armed Forces. The event, held at the DGTA premises, was attended by all DGTA personnel in a respectful and appreciative atmosphere.

As the highlight of the event, a 'Sent Off' ceremony was conducted where all DGTA members stood proudly and respectfully to escort the former Director General to the DGTA foyer — a final tribute to his valued contributions and respected leadership.

SEPANG, 21 February 2025 - G7 Aerospace Sdn Bhd was awarded the Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) and Military Design Organisation Approval (MDOA) in line with new regulations MSTAR 145 and MSTAR 21 by the Directorate General Technical Airworthiness (DGTA) at G7 Headquarters, Serenia City, Sepang, Selangor.

AMO awarded is a standard from the Directorate General Technical Airworthiness (DGTA), which includes service and commercial organizations involved in repair or maintenance activities for aircraft registered in DGTA.

Apart from that, G7 Aerospace was also awarded a MDOA Certificate with the new regulation involved. This Certification is from the Directorate General Technical Airworthiness (DGTA), for military and commercial organizations engaged in design activities for aircraft registered under DGTA.

Airworthiness Cooperation Meeting between Directorate General Technical Airworthiness (DGTA) and Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), South Korea.

SUBANG, 18 December 2024 – DGTA hosted a delegation from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), South Korea, for an Airworthiness Cooperation Meeting, held at the DGTA Conference Room.

The meeting was attended by Colonel Nik Ahmad Nazri bin Nik Yaacob RMAF, Director of Aircraft & Aeronautical Engineering Regulatory (AAER), representing the Director General of DGTA; Colonel Ts. Md Hanafiah bin Yaacob RMAF, Director of Aircraft & Aeronautical Maintenance Regulatory (AAMR); Colonel Marzuki bin Ramli RMAF, Director of Training & Aviation Quality Regulatory (TAQR), as well as other DGTA officials. On the DAPA side, the delegation was led by Mr. Lee Suhyun, Mutual Recognition Manager, along with staff members Mr. Kim Mu-Geun, Mr. Park In Soo, and Mr. Jae Hyuk Shin.

The objective of the meeting was to establish airworthiness cooperation through mutual recognition between the two parties, covering aircraft certification processes, maintenance organisations, and training. Through this mutual recognition, airworthiness procedures between the involved parties can be harmonised, offering benefits to both countries, whether through the procurement of new assets or the implementation of maintenance and training.