Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association

What Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association does

Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association (MAIA) is a non-profit industry association serving as the collective voice of Malaysia's aerospace sector. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Subang, Selangor, within the Malaysia International Aerospace Centre at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, MAIA represents over 120 member companies spanning aircraft manufacturing, engine components, avionics, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, systems integration, and the emerging drone and space sectors. The association was established to advocate for industry interests, align the sector with the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 and National Industrial Master Plan 2030, and facilitate collaboration between industry, government, and academia. It maintains formal institutional linkages with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and its agencies, including NAICO, MIDA, MATRADE, and CREST, as well as the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

MAIA's core service offering is a membership-based package that includes a corporate directory, members' capability matrix, location directory, job board, an online community platform (hosted on Glueup), a newsletter, and an annual President's Awards program that recognises corporate and individual excellence across categories such as Aerospace Catalyst, Aerospace Phoenix, Aerospace Premiership, Influential Aerospace Entrepreneur, Leadership Competencies, Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship, and Aero Digital Excellence. The association also runs recurring engagement events including the President's Dinner, Business Bonding sessions, golf retreats, and workshops, and participates in global aerospace events such as ILA Berlin and the Singapore Airshow. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership fees from corporate members; no paid premium tiers are publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct to enterprise members, with international outreach currently focused on trade delegations from Germany, Japan, and the Czech Republic.

The association operates with a lean team of 1-10 employees and has no external ownership, parent company, or institutional investment; it is governed by a President (En Naguib Mohd Nor) and Board of Directors. Its go-to-market is community-led: it grows by recruiting new corporate members, hosting high-visibility events, deepening international collaborations, and producing annual awards and industry publications to reinforce relevance to the Malaysian aerospace ecosystem.

Name

Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association

Legal name

Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association

Website

https://maia.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association (MAIA) is a non-profit industry association serving Malaysia's aerospace sector with 120 plus member companies across manufacturing, MRO, avionics, drones, and space. It delivers membership services, awards programs, advocacy, and events, and collaborates with government agencies and international trade delegations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Petaling Jaya

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: MAIA generates revenue through membership fees from aerospace companies. The association provides membership benefits including a directory, capability matrix, benefits program, and access to events and networking.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MAIA is a non-profit industry association that represents Malaysia's aerospace sector through membership-based services. It provides a corporate membership directory, job board, capability matrix, annual President's Awards program, industry newsletter, and event platform. The association advocates for industry interests, facilitates global collaborations, and aligns with national aerospace policies like the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030.

Product overview

Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association operates as a member-driven industry association rather than a product company. MAIA provides a suite of member services including a corporate membership directory, job board aggregating career opportunities from aerospace companies, the annual President's Awards program recognizing industry excellence, a newsletter for industry news distribution, and an events platform for both internal association events and external aerospace events. The association facilitates business development through capability matrix services and maintains an online community platform for industry networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAIA Membership Program
• MAIA President's Awards Program
• MAIA Job Board / Career Opportunities
• MAIA Newsletter

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 120 member companies in the association
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• MITI (Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry)coreOthersMAIA maintains close collaboration with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry and its agencies including NAICO, MIDA, MATRADE, and Crest. The Ministry supports the association's initiatives and the Minister serves as Guest of Honour at key MAIA events such as the President's Dinner.
• NAICO (National Aerospace Industry Coordinating Office)coreOthersNAICO is a key government agency collaborating with MAIA in coordinating the national aerospace industry's development and policy alignment.
• MIDA (Malaysian Investment Development Authority)coreOthersMIDA supports MAIA's efforts in developing aerospace industry investments and capabilities in Malaysia.
• MATRADEcoreOthersMATRADE collaborates with MAIA in facilitating international trade and export opportunities for Malaysian aerospace companies.
• CREST (Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology)coreOthersCREST partners with MAIA in supporting collaborative research and technology development within the Malaysian aerospace industry.
• CAAM (Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia)coreOthersMAIA engages with CAAM on board member engagement programs and regulatory matters affecting the aerospace industry.
• Germany Trade DelegationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAIA has developed new international collaborations with trade delegations from Germany as part of its global outreach efforts.
• Japan Trade DelegationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAIA has upcoming events and collaborations planned with Japan trade delegations as part of its international collaboration development.
• Czech Republic Trade DelegationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAIA has upcoming events and collaborations planned with the Czech Republic as part of its international collaboration development.
• Galaxy AerospaceminorOthersMAIA's Executive Office is co-located at Galaxy Aerospace, Lot 13 MRO Centre, Malaysia International Aerospace Centre, Subang.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS): RAeS is a long-established international professional society serving the aerospace sector with publications, awards, events, and professional development. While more professionally oriented than MAIA, it is thematically comparable in providing industry recognition programs and member services for aerospace professionals.
• Aerospace, Defence and Security Industries Association of Europe (ASD): ASD represents Europe's aerospace, defense, and security industries at the EU level. It is a broader incumbent peer providing advocacy, industry statistics, and international engagement analogous to MAIA's domestic role.
• ADS Group (UK Aerospace, Defence and Security): ADS Group is the UK trade organization for aerospace, defense, and security companies, offering advocacy, events, and international trade services. It is a broader incumbent peer to MAIA in terms of mission and services, though with a wider industry scope.

Direct peers

• Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC): AIAC represents Canada's aerospace manufacturers, MRO providers, and suppliers, offering advocacy, international trade missions, events, and industry intelligence. It mirrors MAIA's role as a national aerospace association with government engagement and capability directory services.
• Aerospace Industries Association (AIA): AIA is the principal U.S. aerospace and defense industry trade association, representing manufacturers, suppliers, and operators. It is a direct functional peer to MAIA as a national-level industry body offering advocacy, policy engagement, events, and awards for aerospace members.

Regional players

• Japan Aerospace Industries Association (JAIA): JAIA is the trade association for Japan's aerospace manufacturers. Comparable to MAIA as an Asia-Pacific aerospace body, it works with Japanese OEMs and government on policy, trade shows, and industry statistics; one of MAIA's listed international collaboration partners.
• Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN): AIDN is an Australian network of SMEs in the defense and aerospace sectors. It is a regional peer to MAIA offering advocacy, capability directories, and government engagement for an Asia-Pacific aerospace ecosystem.
• Singapore Aerospace Industry Association: Singapore's national aerospace industry association representing MROs, OEMs, and suppliers in the region. It is a near-equivalent regional peer to MAIA, competing for multinational aerospace members operating across Southeast Asia.
• Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies and Industries (SIATI): SIATI is an Indian aerospace industry body representing manufacturers, suppliers, and MROs. It is a regional peer to MAIA focused on advancing domestic aerospace capability and international collaboration.
• Indonesian Aerospace Industry Association (AI3): AI3 is Indonesia's aerospace industry association representing manufacturers, MROs, and suppliers across the country. It is a regional peer to MAIA in terms of mission and Southeast Asia footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MAIAmalaysia
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100083118138646
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/14592699/admin/feed/posts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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