{"id":9452,"date":"2024-04-29T21:47:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T13:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/?p=9452"},"modified":"2024-04-29T21:50:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T13:50:11","slug":"royal-malaysian-air-force-chief-attends-f-a-18d-m45-07-handover-ceremony-at-butterworth-air-base","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymilitarytimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/29\/royal-malaysian-air-force-chief-attends-f-a-18d-m45-07-handover-ceremony-at-butterworth-air-base\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Malaysian Air Force Chief Attends F\/A-18D M45-07 Handover Ceremony at Butterworth Air Base"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BUTTERWORTH, 29th April 2024 \u2013 The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Chief of Air Force, General Tan Sri Dato\u2019 Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM, attended the handover ceremony of the F\/A-18D M45-07 aircraft which underwent Local Planned Maintenance 12 Years (LPM12Y) by Rosebank Engineering Company. The ceremony, held at the Hangar Hornet Readiness Center (HRC), Butterworth Air Base today, involved the handover of the aircraft from Rosebank Engineering, represented by Senior Maintenance Manager, Mr. Joshua Robinson, to Lieutenant Colonel Muhd Faizal bin Ab Rahim TUDM, Commanding Officer of No. 18 Squadron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979369521177495508550013175.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9449 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979369521177495508550013175.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979369521177495508550013175.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979369521177495508550013175.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979369521177495508550013175.jpg?resize=177%2C118&amp;ssl=1 177w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979369521177495508550013175.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979369521177495508550013175.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979369521177495508550013175.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979369521177495508550013175.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979369521177495508550013175.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979369521177495508550013175.jpg?resize=177%2C118&amp;ssl=1 177w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979369521177495508550013175.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LPM12Y is a Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) overhaul for the F\/A-18D aircraft that has been carried out in the country since 2021. M45-07 is the second aircraft to complete maintenance, which started from 5th Jan 2023 until 15th April 2024. This maintenance involves a thorough inspection of the aircraft structure, assessment of damages, and repair of structural damages caused by wear and tear or material deterioration due to environmental factors and aircraft operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"\/\/cauliflowertoaster.com\/593769d30c3301892527b9b6c9c118e7\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\n<div id=\"container-593769d30c3301892527b9b6c9c118e7\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, F\/A-18D aircraft require maintenance abroad. However, through close collaboration between the RMAF and aerospace industry players within and outside the country, namely G7 Global Aerospace (G7GA) and Rosebank Engineering, maintenance has been successfully carried out for the second time in the country. This achievement is a source of great pride and signifies the enhancement of local aerospace engineering expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979394184557806211998409182.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9447 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979394184557806211998409182.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979394184557806211998409182.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979394184557806211998409182.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979394184557806211998409182.jpg?resize=177%2C118&amp;ssl=1 177w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979394184557806211998409182.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979394184557806211998409182.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979394184557806211998409182.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979394184557806211998409182.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979394184557806211998409182.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979394184557806211998409182.jpg?resize=177%2C118&amp;ssl=1 177w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979394184557806211998409182.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This integrated effort is also in line with the 5th Pillar of the 20th Royal Malaysian Air Force Command, which is Enhancing RMAF Capability Through Collaboration with the Local Defence Industry in developing and enhancing air force capabilities. In the long run, this initiative can save costs for the development of air force assets or maintenance and create continuous new synergies with the local defence industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979485676543324259851440080.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9450 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979485676543324259851440080.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979485676543324259851440080.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979485676543324259851440080.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979485676543324259851440080.jpg?resize=177%2C118&amp;ssl=1 177w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979485676543324259851440080.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979485676543324259851440080.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979485676543324259851440080.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979485676543324259851440080.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979485676543324259851440080.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979485676543324259851440080.jpg?resize=177%2C118&amp;ssl=1 177w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979485676543324259851440080.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also present at the ceremony were the Air Operations Commander, Lt Gen Datuk Mohd Shahada bin Ismail TUDM; Air Support Commander, Maj Gen Masro bin Kaliwon TUDM; Air Region 1 Commander, Maj Gen Dato\u2019 Mahadzer bin Amin TUDM; Engineering Services Commander, Maj Gen Hishammuddin bin Abdul Rahman TUDM; Butterworth Air Base Commander, Brig Gen Khairol Muzambi bin Salehin TUDM, and senior RMAF officers. Rosebank Engineering was represented by Senior Maintenance Manager, Mr. Joshua Robinson, and G7 Global Aerospace by Managing Director G7GA, Datuk Rosdi bin Mahmud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc09\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc12 \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc07 \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc00 \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc16\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc13 \ud835\udc05\/\ud835\udc00-\ud835\udfcf\ud835\udfd6\ud835\udc03 \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udfd2\ud835\udfd3-\ud835\udfce\ud835\udfd5 \ud835\udc18\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc06 \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0f \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc09\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc08 \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc18\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0d \ud835\udc03\ud835\udc08 \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc16\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc07 \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0c \ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc0c-\ud835\udfcf\ud835\udfd0\ud835\udc18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979448092303929640811469193.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9446 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979448092303929640811469193.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979448092303929640811469193.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979448092303929640811469193.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979448092303929640811469193.jpg?resize=177%2C118&amp;ssl=1 177w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979448092303929640811469193.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979448092303929640811469193.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979448092303929640811469193.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979448092303929640811469193.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979448092303929640811469193.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979448092303929640811469193.jpg?resize=177%2C118&amp;ssl=1 177w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979448092303929640811469193.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>BUTTERWORTH, 29 April 2024 \u2013 Panglima Tentera Udara, Jeneral Tan Sri Dato\u2019 Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM telah hadir menyaksikan Majlis Serah Terima Pesawat F\/A-18D M45-07 yang siap menjalani penyelenggaraan Local Planned Maintenance 12 Years (LPM12Y) oleh Syarikat Rosebank Engineeering. Majlis yang diadakan di Hangar Hornet Readiness Center (HRC), Pangkalan Udara Butterworth pada hari ini telah melibatkan penyerahan pesawat daripada pihak Rosebank Engineering yang diwakili oleh Senior Maintenance Manager, Mr Joshua Robinson kepada Leftenan Kolonel Muhd Faizal bin Ab Rahim TUDM, Pegawai Memerintah No 18 Skuadron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979507164153472235553866832.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9448 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979507164153472235553866832.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979507164153472235553866832.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979507164153472235553866832.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979507164153472235553866832.jpg?resize=177%2C118&amp;ssl=1 177w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979507164153472235553866832.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979507164153472235553866832.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979507164153472235553866832.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979507164153472235553866832.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979507164153472235553866832.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979507164153472235553866832.jpg?resize=177%2C118&amp;ssl=1 177w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mymilitarytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/fb_img_17143979507164153472235553866832.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LPM-12Y merupakan senggaraan peringkat Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) bagi pesawat F\/A-18D yang telah dijalankan di dalam negara sejak tahun 2021. M45-07 merupakan pesawat kedua yang telah selesai senggaraan yang bermula dari 5 Jan 2023 sehingga 15 April 2024. Penyelengaraan ini melibatkan pemeriksaan menyeluruh terhadap struktur pesawat, penilaian kerosakan dan baik pulih kerosakan struktur yang disebabkan haus dan lusuh atau kemerosotan material ke atas pesawat akibat faktor persekitaran dan pengeporasian pesawat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3314475734161595\" data-ad-slot=\"7610079946\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Secara amnya, pesawat F\/A-18D ini perlu menjalani penyelenggaraan di luar negara. Namun atas usahasama erat antara TUDM dengan pemain industri aeroangkasa dalam dan luar negara, iaitu G7 Global Aerospace (G7GA) dan Rosebank Engineering, senggaraan tersebut berjaya dilaksanakan buat kali kedua di dalam negara. 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Untuk jangka masa panjang, perkara ini dapat menjimatkan kos pembangunan angkatan atau penyelenggaraan aset-aset TUDM serta mewujudkan sinergi baharu secara berterusan dengan industri pertahanan tempatan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turut hadir di majlis ini adalah Panglima Operasi Udara, Lt Jen Datuk Mohd Shahada bin Ismail TUDM; Panglima Bantuan Udara, Mej Jen Masro bin Kaliwon TUDM; Panglima Wilayah Udara 1, Mej Jen Dato\u2019 Mahadzer bin Amin TUDM; AKS Kejuruteraan, Mej Jen Hishammuddin bin Abdul Rahman TUDM; Komander Pangkalan Udara Butterworth, Brig Jen Khairol Muzambi bin Salehin TUDM serta pegawai kanan TUDM. Manakala pihak Rosebank Engineering pula turut dihadiri oleh Senior Maintenance Manager, Mr Joshua Robinson dan G7 Global Aerospace oleh Managing Director G7GA, Datuk Rosdi bin Mahmud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">kuasaudaraperisaikedaulatannedara<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TenteraUdaraDirajaMalaysia<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SentiasaDiAngkasaRaya<\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BUTTERWORTH, 29th April 2024 \u2013 The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Chief of Air Force, General Tan Sri Dato\u2019 Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM, attended the handover ceremony of the F\/A-18D M45-07 aircraft which underwent Local Planned Maintenance 12 Years (LPM12Y) by Rosebank Engineering Company. 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