Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), has announced a significant partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, consolidating its position as a premier provider of tailored solutions in the aviation sector. This collaboration signifies the commencement of a ten-year term contract, with the provision for a two-year extension, encompassing comprehensive component support for Hawaiian Airlines' newly acquired Boeing 787-9 fleet.
The agreement between AFI KLM E&M and Hawaiian Airlines underscores the commitment to delivering exceptional service and support. Within this strategic alliance, AFI KLM E&M will provide repair and pooling support for Hawaiian Airlines' twelve 787-9 aircraft, leveraging its extensive global network. Additionally, Hawaiian Airlines will benefit from AFI KLM E&M's cutting-edge solution PROGNOS®, predictive maintenance for aircraft, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and aircraft reliability.
“We are thrilled to partner with AFI KLM E&M as our strategic 787 component support provider and join their large network of 787 customers,” expressed Jim Landers, Senior Vice President of Technical Operations at Hawaiian Airlines. “As a 787 operator themselves, they understand our goal to deliver safe and reliable aircraft to Hawaiian's network for on-time departures. We look forward to them exceeding our expectations.”
