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Capital A’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) formally signed a long-term agreement with Air France to provide heavy maintenance and aircraft modification services to the airline.
The agreement was formally signed by ADE CEO Mahesh Kumar and Air France Industries executive vice-president Géry Mortreux.
Under the agreement, ADE will commence heavy maintenance checks on Air France’s Airbus A330-200 aircraft with the first induction scheduled for October 2025, followed by additional checks on a phased basis.
These initial aircraft mark the beginning of a broader collaboration, with additional inductions expected in the coming years as the partnership between ADE and Air France continues to expand and deepen.
The beginning of a new era for Malaysian aviation
Speaking as a witness to the signing, Malaysian minister of investment, trade, and industry Zafrul Aziz remarked: “UN Tourism shared that global international visitor arrivals in 2024 had already reached 99 percent of pre-pandemic levels. For the same period, Asia Pacific alone registered 627.8 million visitors, which is forecast to increase to 801 million by 2027.”
Aziz added that, with its clear growth policies, well-established operational ecosystem, and rule of law, Malaysia’s aerospace industry is well-poised to capture that growth.
He concluded by saying: “To that end, we welcome partnerships with foreign aircraft providers who see Malaysia’s value proposition as a regional services and MRO hub to support their client servicing in this growing region.”
Mortreux likewise expressed pleasure over the agreement with ADE as the company’s EASA-certified facilities and highly skilled workforce make them an excellent partner for maintaining Air France’s Airbus A330-200 fleet.
He declared: “As Air France expands its network and modernises operations, ADE’s expertise ensures efficient, world-class maintenance that minimises downtime and maximises performance. We look forward to a strong and enduring collaboration with ADE.”
For his part, Kumar said: “This partnership with Air France marks a historic milestone not only for ADE but also for Malaysia and the wider Asean aerospace industry. Being entrusted with their aircraft maintenance is a strong testament to the capabilities and competitiveness of our region’s MRO services. We are proud to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a hub for aerospace excellence while supporting Air France’s continued operational reliability.”
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