Rolls-Royce has announced that the first Trent XWB-84 engine scheduled for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) will be inducted this week at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance’s (AFI KLM E&M) facility, located at Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris, France.
This milestone marks the establishment of dedicated capability to support the Air France fleet exclusively. It also enhances Rolls-Royce’s global MRO network by providing additional capacity to serve customers worldwide. The facility complements the company’s existing MRO footprint and helps address growing long-term demand for civil large engine services.
Anne Brachet, Executive Vice President, Air France KLM Engineering & Maintenance, commented: “The induction of the first Trent XWB-84 engine into our Paris facility marks a major milestone in our partnership with Rolls-Royce and in the continued evolution of our MRO capabilities. This new chapter enables us to provide dedicated support for Air France’s A350 fleet while also contributing to the global Trent XWB aftermarket network. It reflects our commitment to combining technical excellence and innovation to meet the evolving needs of next-generation aircraft and engines.”
The induction follows an agreement announced at the Paris Airshow 2023, for the maintenance and repair of Trent XWB engines that power the Airbus A350. This builds on an initial agreement signed in 2014, as part of the Air France-KLM Group’s acquisition of the aircraft. Both Air France and KLM have ordered the Trent XWB-powered Airbus A350, with engine support provided under Rolls-Royce’s comprehensive TotalCare service. Earlier this year, Air France celebrated one million engine flying hours with the Trent XWB-84.
