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MRO Europe: AFI KLM E&M and Air Europa strengthen partnership with new 787 maintenance contract

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has entered into a new long-term partnership with Air Europa, providing extensive maintenance support for the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet.

This agreement, which includes establishing a Main Base Kit dedicated to Air Europa’s 787s in Madrid, reflects the enduring partnership between the two companies, extending their collaboration from maintenance services to passenger operations through SkyTeam alliance membership and code-share agreements.

With this contract, AFI KLM E&M further strengthens its presence in Spain, a country where it already supports multiple Spanish carriers on various aircraft types, such as the A320, A330, and A350. AFI KLM E&M also offers APU maintenance and performs extensive base maintenance for a large fleet of A320s in the region.

This new commitment with Air Europa consolidates AFI KLM E&M’s position as a premier maintenance provider in the Spanish market, reinforcing its long-standing dedication to delivering high-quality, comprehensive maintenance services for Boeing’s next-generation aircraft.

Pedro Macias, Air Europa’s chief technical officer, said: “Partnering with AFI KLM E&M for the maintenance support of our Boeing 787 fleet is a strategic move that aligns with our commitment to providing high-quality service and reliability to our passengers. We look forward to building on our nearly 20-year cooperation and achieving new heights together.”

Ton Dortmans, executive vice president of KLM Engineering & Maintenance, said: “We are thrilled to extend our collaboration with Air Europa through this new long-term agreement. Our shared expertise and commitment to excellence have always been the foundation of our partnership. This new contract reaffirms our dedication to supporting Air Europa’s operational performance and reliability.”

The agreement has been effective since March 1, 2024, and was announced during Aviation Week’s MRO Europe 2024 event in Barcelona.

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