Malaysian MRO provider Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) has secured a US$100 million (approximately €84 million) financing facility from QNB Group to fund continued capacity expansion across its regional aircraft maintenance network, according to Aviation Business News, as the company moves to meet rising demand across the Asia-Pacific aviation market.

ADE's line maintenance network currently spans 20 airports across ASEAN, supported by base maintenance capability of up to 16 lines and specialised workshops in Kuala Lumpur. The company has completed more than 300 C-checks in five years of operation and holds Approved Maintenance Organisation status in 18 countries, including EASA Part 145 approval and FAA certification.

Chief executive Mahesh Kumar said: "This reflects our financial track record, disciplined execution, and clear growth strategy. These funds will accelerate our expansion plans, invest in additional capacity to meet the strong and growing demand for MRO services, and strengthen our ability to deliver efficient, world-class maintenance that minimises downtime and maximises performance for our airline customers."

The financing will support ADE's growing airline customer base while continuing to serve long-term anchor customer AirAsia Group. The company is also advancing digital transformation through its proprietary platforms AEROTRADE® and ELEVADE™, which support aircraft parts procurement and aircraft health management across Asia.

Khalid Ahmed Al-Sada, senior executive vice president at QNB Group, said the financing reflects the bank's ambition to "actively support aircraft MRO financing and airspace growth in the Asian market" as part of its broader international expansion strategy.

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