Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A, has announced that ADE Cambodia, a joint venture with Sivilai Asia, has received the Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) certification from the Cambodia State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA).
This achievement marks a significant milestone as it is the first ADE entity outside Malaysia to obtain business approvals in the country.
A statement from ADE said: “ADE Cambodia will play a pivotal role in supporting the aviation ecosystem in Cambodia, leveraging its expertise to provide crucial MRO services not only to AirAsia Cambodia but also to other airlines operating in Cambodia's major airports.
“ADE Cambodia operations will be headquartered at Phnom Penh International Airport, Cambodia's busiest airport and primary international gateway but will expand to other airports in Cambodia as well. This strategic location positions ADE Cambodia to efficiently serve the aviation needs of the region, leveraging the airport's vital role in connecting Cambodia with the world.""
Mahesh Kumar, CEO of Asia Digital Engineering said: ""We are delighted to have received approvals to commence operations of ADE Cambodia. We look forward to providing top-notch MRO solutions to airlines operating to and from Cambodia, in addition to supporting Cambodia's thriving aviation industry, which will positively impact the local economy and create job opportunities in the country.
“Looking ahead, we are committed to investing further in state-of-the-art technologies, enhancing our capabilities, and developing a skilled workforce at our facility. This also marks the beginning of our growth journey in 2024, as we gear up to expand to other countries soon.”
Tony Fernandes, Chief Executive Officer of Capital A added: “We are incredibly proud of Asia Digital Engineering's accomplishments which continue to grow from strength to strength. With over 20 years of proven expertise from working with AirAsia, their goal to become the leading MRO provider in Asean and beyond, known for high quality, best value and innovative solutions is firmly on track.
“This milestone comes just weeks after the momentous launch of AirAsia Cambodia and its inaugural flight, underscoring Capital A's steadfast commitment to expanding our footprint for all of our associated lines of business leveraging on the success of our fast growing aviation Group.”