AFI KLM E&M partners with Asia Digital Engineering on a long-term component support program for AirAsia Group's A321neo Fleet Components

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has signed a long-term component agreement with Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the MRO subsidiary of Capital A, to maintain AirAsia group's new A321neo fleet. This strategic partnership will provide comprehensive support for AirAsia's rapidly expanding fleet of 377 A321neo aircraft, which will operate across multiple affiliates in Malaysia and Thailand.

Under this long-term agreement, AFI KLM E&M will provide component support to AirAsia's latest generation A321neo aircraft, with the program managed by Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) – the MRO provider to AirAsia Group. The agreement builds upon the existing successful relationship between AFI KLM E&M and AirAsia, which includes ongoing support for the Group airline's A320neo and A330 fleet. The new agreement will ensure that AirAsia's A321neos receive the highest levels of technical expertise and reliable component management, contributing to the airline's operational efficiency and fleet reliability.

Mahesh Kumar, CEO of Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), said: "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. 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".

"We are thrilled to extend our partnership with ADE and the AirAsia Group to support their new A321neo fleet" said Géry Mortreux, Executive Vice President of Air France Industries. "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."