This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.
Overview
Brunei has a small but growing fleet of commercial aircraft. Royal Brunei Airlines has upgraded its fleet with the arrival of the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Royal Brunei Airlines mainly operate short-haul routes but continues to establish new long-haul routes, including London, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Melbourne.
|
Aircraft model |
Number of aircraft owned |
|
Airbus 320neo |
7 |
|
Airbus A320ceo |
2 |
|
Boeing 787-8 |
5 |
Separately, the Sultan of Brunei has his own private fleet of aircraft called Sultan’s Flight. This private fleet includes a Boeing 787, a Boeing 767, and a Boeing 747-8.
Leading Sub-Sectors
Air commuter carriers, scheduled
Scheduled air passenger carriers
Scheduled air cargo carriers
Opportunities
U.S. aviation firms may consider building upon existing relationships to secure future contracts. In addition to new sales, aviation maintenance is a potential area for U.S. commercial activity. The government has identified this sector as a potential industry to promote economic diversification efforts, opening opportunities for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies as well as flight and maintenance training organizations.
Beyond the MRO opportunities, Brunei established the CAE Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre in 2012, a joint venture between Canadian company CAE and the Brunei government. The facility is a flight simulator center that aims to be a regional hub for pilot training. The Brunei government is prepared to collaborate, facilitate, and invest in infrastructure development and site allocation for hangar construction, and back shop and training facilities.
Resources
Ministry of Transport and InfoCommunications