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AirAsia Group sees ‘huge potential’ in digital transformation
September 23rd 2021
AirAsia Group says surging demand for cargo and online shopping has driven new business opportunities as it transforms into a digital travel and lifestyle operation. Read More » President Aireen Omar said the group’s logistic venture, Teleport, ground handling division, Ground Team Red, and engineering arm, Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), were benefiting from the technology revolution through digitisation and data. While the pandemic had affected airline operations in the past 18 months, she said, it had re-shaped consumer behaviour. The company saw huge potential, not just in its super app and fintech solutions, but also in its logistics, aircraft maintenance and ground services divisions. “While our AirAsia Super App is on track to become the platform of choice for everyday travel and lifestyle needs in Asean, ADE, is set to revolutionise the airline MRO) industry in Asia,’’ Omar said. “Our logistics venture, Teleport, is experiencing significant growth in line with overwhelming demand for cargo and online deliveries and GTR is preparing for strong regional expansion including with third party airlines as soon as travel restrictions ease and international borders reopen.”
