Capital A maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) has signed a long-term agreement with Air France to provide heavy maintenance and aircraft modification services to the airline.
Under the agreement, ADE will commence heavy maintenance checks on Air France's A330-200 aircraft with the first induction scheduled for October 2025, followed by additional checks on a phased basis. Additional inductions are expected in the coming years.
“This new agreement with AFI KLM E&M underscores our commitment to driving operational efficiency while upholding the highest standards of safety and reliability across the AirAsia Group fleet," said ADE CEO Mahesh Kumar. "Operating a fleet of new-generation aircraft at this scale demands adaptive, world-class solutions, and we are confident that AFI KLM E&M will deliver the responsiveness, reliability, and performance vital to our continued success.”
Air France Industries EVP Gery Mortreux said: "This long-term agreement underscores our commitment to providing world-class component support and tailored solutions to meet the growing demands of one of Asia’s leading low-cost carriers.”