Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced the appointment of Benoît Rollier as Vice President of KLM Engine Services, effective April 1, 2026. He succeeds Martijn de Vries, who will assume the role of Senior Vice President Commercial on the same date. Rollier brings extensive experience within KLM and the […]
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Philippine Airlines and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have renewed and extended their long-term maintenance agreement covering the airline’s GE90 engines, reinforcing one of the longest-standing GE90 partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. The amended contract was formally signed on March 25, 2026, at Philippine Airlines’ headquarters in Manila. As one
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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced that Géry Mortreux, Executive Vice President of Air France Industries, will leave Air France-KLM effective May 1, 2026, after nearly a decade in the role. He has chosen to begin a new chapter in his career. Alongside this transition, AFI KLM E&M has
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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Mauritius have announced a multi-year extension of their agreement covering component support, including full pool and repair services, as well as Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) support for the airlines Airbus A350 fleet. The extension reflects the strong and ongoing alignment between the two
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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has received its first LEAP-1B spare engine in Amsterdam, marking a key milestone in its recently signed agreement to purchase up to 10 CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. This strategic investment strengthens the company’s commitment to delivering world-class maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services
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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé) have signed a comprehensive support agreement covering the French Air and Space Force’s fleet of four Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The contract encompasses aircraft and combat systems engineering, logistical support at the operating base,
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AAR CORP. and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have confirmed the completion of the formation of xCelle Asia, following the receipt of regulatory approval. The joint venture, previously announced and now fully established in Chonburi, Thailand, will focus on overhauling nacelles for new-generation aircraft. The companies indicated that the new
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AFI KLM E&M has announced the extension of its partnership with Shenzhen Airlines and its subsidiary, Kunming Airlines. The renewed collaboration follows the signing of a new three-year engine maintenance agreement covering the period from 2025 to 2027. Under the contract, AFI KLM E&M will deliver full maintenance support for CFM56-7B engines. This agreement marks
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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has signed a long-term component support agreement with Parata Air, South Korea’s newest airline. Parata Air, owned by Winix Group, will begin operations with a fleet of six Airbus A330ceo aircraft, all covered under a six-year power-by-the-hour (PBH) components contract. This marks the first time
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AerCap Holdings N.V. and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have entered into exclusive negotiations to establish a joint venture dedicated to leasing LEAP engines. This initiative is designed to support AFI KLM E&M’s LEAP premier MRO customers globally, ensuring consistent operational continuity for Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX operators.
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