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Malaysian leaders attend International Paris Air Show, highlight aerospace initiatives
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian representatives were all smiles at the International Paris Air Show (IPAS) 2025, currently being held in Le Bourget, France, from June 16 until 22.
Local leaders seen at the largest air show and aerospace-industry exhibition event in the world include Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, and Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Amirudin even posted a video on his social media account of the opening ceremony of the Malaysia Pavilion at IPAS 2025.
IPAS is held in odd years at Paris–Le Bourget Airport in France and is organised by the French aerospace industry's primary representative body, the Groupement des industries françaises aéronautiques et spatiales (GIFAS).
He also shared the launching of Selangor Aero Park (SAP) at IPAS.
On his website, he said it was a historic moment for Selangor and the National Aerospace Industry Coordinating Office (Naico), strengthening their joint commitment to developing the aerospace industry workforce through Selangor Aero Park (SAP) @ KLIA Aeropolis.
"Our vision for Selangor Aero Park places human capital at the heart of our growth strategy, with initiatives focused on training, research, and future skills development to ensure we build a strong, resilient, and future-ready aerospace workforce.
"From the proposed establishment of the Aerospace Talent Centre to national collaboration through MyAERO, this initiative is another bold step towards establishing Selangor as a regional aerospace capital.
"Selangor is not only investing in infrastructure, but also in the young talent who will lead the future innovation of the aerospace industry in Malaysia," he said.
Located within the KLIA Aeropolis, Malaysia's 100 square kilometre major airport city, SAP offers the potential for growth in aviation, logistics, and high-tech industrial development.
