The RMAF-AIROD was officially established in 1974 as a unit of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). When it was privatized in January 1985, AIROD commenced operations with 10 Lockheed Managers and 242 Malaysian personnel most of whom were transferred from the RMAF.
The AIROD Project - 1970
Conceived in the early 70’s primarily to embark on a “SELF-RELIANCE” posture as a defense strategy to spearhead the development of aerospace industry for Malaysia depicted by its motto “BERDIKARI”
Privatized - 1985
The first government agency in Malaysia to be privatized. The historical event took place on January 1985