MUMBAI, Feb 28: Malaysian budget airlines group
AirAsia Thursday announced the launch of a new technology
centre in Bengaluru to help it design and create custom-built
solutions for the group’s airline and digital businesses.
The move is a part of the global initiatives that the
company is exploring to drive its digital transformation, a
release said.
India is a source for innovation and cutting-edge
technology, and offers us tremendous growth potential when it
comes to our mission to develop an all-encompassing travel
technology ecosystem,” said Aireen Omar, AirAsia deputy group
deputy chief executive officer for technology and digital, at
the launch of the new facility.
The centre will deploy a team of around 35 AirAsias
software engineering and technology (AASET) experts, who would
work to streamline the airlines digital assets such as its
website and mobile app along with creating and implementing
new products and enhancements such as the new artificial
intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot, among others, for a
seamless journey.
“We look forward to further developing our team of
specialist software engineers, analysts and product
development teams in the region,” Omar added.
The opening of AirAsias new technology centre
demonstrates the airlines commitment to building world-class
technology in the country, said Sunil Bhaskaran, managing
director and chief executive officer AirAsia India.
Indias skilled manpower can address the requirements
of the global market – at the same time adding value to the
Indian ICT industry and helping to strengthen the industry
ecosystem,” he added.
The Bengaluru-based low cost AirAsia India is a 51:49
joint venture between Tata Sons and AirAsia group. (PTI)
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