Asia Digital Engineering Signs Long-Term Airbus A330 Maintenance Agreement with Air France
Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A, has entered into a long-term agreement with Air France to provide heavy maintenance and aircraft modification services for the airline’s Airbus A330-200 fleet.
Under the agreement, ADE will begin heavy maintenance checks in October 2025, with additional aircraft scheduled on a phased basis. The partnership is expected to expand over time, marking the start of broader cooperation between the two companies.
The signing ceremony was attended by Mahesh Kumar, CEO of ADE, and Géry Mortreux, EVP of Air France Industries, with YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz, Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, and H.E. Axel Cruau, French Ambassador to Malaysia, witnessing the event.
Tengku Zafrul said, “UN Tourism shared that global international visitor arrivals in 2024 had already reached 99% 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. Malaysia’s aerospace industry – with our clear growth policies, well-established ecosystem and rule of law – is well-poised to capture that growth. To that end, we welcome partnerships with foreign aircraft providers who see Malaysia’s value proposition as regional services and MRO hub to support their client servicing in this growing region.”
Géry Mortreux, EVP of Air France Industries, said: “We are pleased to enter this partnership with Asia Digital Engineering, whose EASA-certified facilities and highly skilled workforce make them an excellent partner for maintaining our Airbus A330-200 fleet. 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.”
Mahesh Kumar, CEO of ADE, said: “We are delighted to welcome another world-class airline into our growing portfolio of customers. 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.”
Since its establishment in 2020, ADE has completed more than 180 base maintenance checks and secured international approvals, including certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The company is also recognised as an Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) in 10 countries across Asia.
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