Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), a subsidiary of Capital A, is advancing its expansion of heavy maintenance facilities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The company is constructing its third hangar, expected to be completed in late 2027, to bolster its capacity to service narrowbody and widebody aircraft for its main client, AirAsia, and other carriers.
The existing facilities at KLIA include two large hangars that opened in 2024, with capacities for six and eight narrowbody aircraft respectively. The new hangar is designed to accommodate four narrowbodies or a combination of one widebody and one narrowbody. Once operational, ADE will further expand with plans for another hangar, and is also exploring the addition of a facility in Bahrain to serve airlines across Europe and the Middle East.
ADE currently operates around 20 narrowbody lines, with plans to reach 40 within three to five years. The company handles approximately 70% of AirAsia’s maintenance, including heavy checks on Airbus A330 and A320 aircraft. Beyond AirAsia, ADE services airlines like Air France which recently sent some A330s for maintenance, and is in negotiations with other European and Indian operators.
"Our focus is on expanding our maintenance capacity to meet growing regional demand," said Mahesh Kumar, CEO of ADE. The company also intends to enhance support services through additional workshops aimed at rapid component turnaround, positioning itself as a leading regional MRO provider.
