Under this partnership, AFI KLM E&M will provide repair and pooling support for Hawaiian Airlines’ twelve 787-9 aircraft, leveraging its extensive global network and benefits like advanced solutions, PROGNOS, and Predictive Maintenance for Aircraft.
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), a renowned multi-product MRO services provider, has announced a significant partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, further solidifying its reputation as a premier provider of tailored solutions in the aviation industry. This collaboration signifies the start of a ten-year term contract, with the potential for a two-year extension, covering comprehensive component support for Hawaiian Airlines’ recently acquired Boeing 787-9 fleet.
“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,” said Jim Landers, Senior Vice President of Technical Operations, 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,” he further added.
The agreement between AFI KLM E&M and Hawaiian Airlines reflects a shared commitment to delivering exceptional service and support. Under this strategic partnership, 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 advanced solution, PROGNOS, Predictive Maintenance for Aircraft, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and aircraft reliability.
Paul-Antoine Vivet, Vice President Sales Americas, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance said, “We are honored to have been entrusted by Hawaiian Airlines as their preferred MRO partner for their 787-9 fleet. This collaboration underlined our relentless dedication to delivering innovative solutions and unparalleled service excellence, further cementing our strong foothold withing the global aviation landscape.”
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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is a major multi-product MRO provider with a workforce of over 12,800 employees. The company offers comprehensive technical support for airlines, including engineering, line maintenance, engine overhaul, aerostructure and fan thrust reverser support, and aircraft component management, repair, and supply. AFI KLM E&M supports nearly 3,000 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines, showcasing its extensive experience and capabilities in the aviation maintenance sector.
