ATSC (Aerospace Technology System Corp. Sdn. Bhd.) was initially registered as MRAS (Malaysian Russian Aviation Services Sdn. Bhd.) on 25th June 1994 as a result of a memorandum of understanding between the government of Malaysia, the Russian State Corporation "Rosvoorouzhenie", and Moscow Aircraft Production Organization (MAPO "MiG) which was signed on the 7th June 1994.