ADE Wins Two Prestigious Aerospace Honours At The Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association President's Award 2026

(L–R): Naguib Mohd Nor, President of the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association (MAIA); YB Tuan Sim Tze Tzin, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI); and Mr Adnan Mansur, Head of Digital & Innovation Services, Asia Digital Engineering (ADE).

KUALA LUMPUR, 10 JULY 2026 – Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A, has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at the MAIA President’s Award 2026, held in Kuala Lumpur last night. 

ADE was recognised with the Leadership Competencies and Development Award under the Corporate Categories, in recognition of the organisation’s exceptional commitment to leadership excellence, talent development and workforce empowerment. In the Individual Categories, Mahesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of ADE, received the Aerospace Premiership Award, which honours individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and made significant contributions in shaping the aerospace industry.

Introduced by the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association (MAIA), the award recognises aerospace companies and individuals that have demonstrated excellence in management practices, quality of products and services, while continuously delivering greater value to their stakeholders. 

The awards were presented by YB Tuan Sim Tze Tzin, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), together with Naguib Mohd Nor, President of MAIA, during the awards ceremony.

Mahesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of ADE, said, "I dedicate these awards to every Allstar at ADE who has helped build a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous learning. Developing world-class aerospace talent is an investment not only in our company, but also in Malaysia's future as a leading aerospace and MRO hub. As we grow, we remain committed to strengthening the nation's MRO capabilities, creating high-value opportunities for local talent, and positioning Malaysia among the world's leading aerospace maintenance destinations." 

Naguib Mohd Nor, President of MAIA, said, "On behalf of MAIA, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to ADE and Mahesh Kumar on their well-deserved achievements at this year's MAIA President's Award. The calibre of this year's nominees was exceptionally high, and our panel of esteemed independent judges faced the difficult task of selecting the winners. ADE stood out as a shining example of the future of the MRO industry, demonstrating how leadership, innovation and talent development can transform a homegrown Malaysian company into a regional powerhouse. We are confident ADE will continue to lead the industry, raise the benchmark for excellence, and fly the Malaysian flag proudly on the global aerospace stage." 

The MAIA President’s Award celebrates organisations and individuals that exemplify excellence, innovation and leadership within Malaysia’s aerospace industry. Through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by an independent panel of industry experts, the awards recognise those setting new benchmarks in organisational performance, talent development, operational excellence and industry leadership, while strengthening Malaysia’s position as a leading aerospace hub in the region.

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Mr Mahesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of ADE, with the two trophies won at the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Association (MAIA) President's Award 2026.

About ADE

Founded in September 2020, ADE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capital A Berhad, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Leveraging AirAsia’s Engineering Department’s best practices and extensive regional experience of over 20 years, ADE offers a comprehensive range of aircraft and engineering services. ADE upholds the highest standards in professional integrity, quality, reliability, efficiency, and safety for all our customers at all times.

ADE currently operates a total of 16 MRO lines,  With digital and innovation at its core, ADE has introduced the innovative digital solutions AEROTRADE and ELEVADE, transforming aircraft parts procurement and comprehensive aircraft health management across Asia. These platforms streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and set a new benchmark in digital aviation solutions, driving exceptional performance in the industry. Follow ADE on LinkedIn. 

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