KUALA LUMPUR (7 Dec): Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capital A Bhd specialising in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), has successfully completed its 100th C-Check in just two and a half years, setting a record since its establishment in September 2020.

ADE's accomplishment highlights its commitment to maintaining high safety and operational standards in aviation maintenance as C-Check has been recognised as a heavy check involving maintenance procedures for critical aircraft components and systems.

According to the statement on Thursday, ADE also obtained EASA Part 145 approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recently, showcasing its utmost commitment to quality.

ADE chief executive officer Mahesh Kumar praised the team for their exceptional skill and professionalism in accomplishing this remarkable feat in aircraft maintenance while envisioning ADE becoming a leading MRO service provider in the Asean region, delivering high value at the lowest cost with high efficiency.

Looking forward, Capital A chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes stated he believes ADE can become one of the world’s best MRO service providers, given its vast experience and knowledge from working with AirAsia and now also with third-party airlines. 

“It has the potential to grow further as it expands its offerings by bringing digital solutions and data science into MRO, offering predictive maintenance and spare parts management,” he added.

As part of the expansion strategy, ADE plans to increase its facilities with a new hangar at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), operational by the third quarter of 2024, which significantly enhances base maintenance capacity. 

Expansion plans also include advancing line maintenance operations in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia in 2024, said ADE.