ABC International, JSD Corporation partner on cabin interiors in Asia Pacific

ABC International and JSD Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that lays the foundation for a joint venture focused on aircraft cabin interiors as ABC International expands across the Asia Pacific region. The partnership will combine ABC International’s aircraft cabin design and production capabilities with JSD Corporation’s aviation experience, regional market knowledge and established relationships with airlines and lessors. By bringing these strengths together and thanks to a local presence, the companies aim to offer customers in Asia Pacific greater access to high-quality cabin interior solutions with shorter delivery times. For Rodolfo Baldascino, CEO of ABC International, the agreement brings together complementary strengths: “We are pleased to begin this partnership with JSD Corporation. Kumar Balasingam is a highly respected professional in the aviation industry. His knowledge of the region and JSD’s strong relationships will be invaluable as we grow ABC International’s presence in Asia Pacific. Together, we want to help airlines and lessors meet their cabin interior needs with the quality and speed they expect.” Kumar Balasingam, CEO of JSD Corporation, highlighted the opportunity to build on JSD’s regional relationships: “Aircraft interiors are an important area of growth for JSD. We see considerable potential in combining ABC International’s capabilities with the experience and relationships our team has built across Asia Pacific. This partnership will allow us to introduce ABC’s solutions to more airlines and develop a business that responds to the region’s evolving cabin needs.” ABC International is an EASA Approved Design and Production Organization based in Naples, Italy, offering certification and modification services to the aviation industry players such as airlines, lessors, MROs and OEMs since 2009. In recent years the company has delivered over 300 projects to major airlines in the field of aircraft cabin modification and upgrades. JSD Corporation is a Singapore-based aviation company with experience in aircraft and engine leasing, sales and customer support. It has also worked with aircraft seat manufacturers to bring cabin products to airlines in Asia and other markets. JSD is expanding its focus on aircraft interiors. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]