Asia Digital Engineering secures maintenance, repair certification from FAA, EASA
KUALA LUMPUR: Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm of Capital A Bhd , has been awarded certifications from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
ADE said the company was awarded the Maintenance Organisation Approval (EASA.145.0967) from EASA and the Repair Station Certificate (ADNY458E) from the FAA.
In a statement today, it said this dual certification, regarded as a hallmark of quality and safety in the aviation industry, marks ADE's emergence as a globally recognised, multi-certified aircraft maintenance provider and underscores Malaysia's growing role as an aviation hub in the ASEAN region.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook described the achievement as a leap forward not only for ADE but also for the nation's aerospace sector.
"This landmark achievement reaffirms our nation's capability to meet and exceed international standards and positions Malaysia as a rising global hub for high-quality, dependable aircraft maintenance,' he said.
Established in 2020, ADE has built a strong reputation for delivering value-driven and digitally enabled MRO services, completing over 180 base maintenance checks in less than four years.
It currently holds approvals in several ASEAN and South Asian countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, India, Nepal, Thailand and Myanmar.
ADE chief executive officer (CEO) Mahesh Kumar said the certification represents a major step in the company's global growth strategy.
"While we remain the primary MRO for AirAsia, we now serve a growing portfolio of airlines across the region and beyond.
"These certifications validate our ability to deliver world-class, safe and high-quality maintenance on a global scale,' he said.
The company recently launched a 14-line, 380,000-square-foot MRO hangar within the KLIA Aeronautical Support Zone 1, the largest and most advanced in Malaysia.
A new workshop and training centre, ADE RedChain 2, is also slated for launch in the third quarter of 2025.
Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said the dual certification was a testament to homegrown excellence.
"This is not just a win for ADE; it's a win for Malaysia and the ASEAN aviation industry. It shows that our talent can take on the best in the world,' he said. - Bernama
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