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AFI KLM E&M to support CFM56-7B engines powering Fly Gangwon Boeing 737-800 fleet

AFI KLM E&M to support CFM56-7B engines powering Fly Gangwon Boeing 737-800 fleet.
AFI-KLM E&M is the second largest multi-product provider in the world.

The MRO solutions to be provided by AFI-KLM E&M for Fly Gangwon Boeing 737-800 fleet cover requirements like carrying out shop visits to the delivery of On-Wing/On-Site operations.        

Air France Industries-KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI-KLM E&M), a provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services (MRO) has announced the signing of a full engine support agreement for the CFM56-7B units with Fly Gangwon. The CFM International CFM56-7B engines power the South Korean airline’s 3 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. AFI KLM E&M will also provide engine support services to any other Boeing 737-800 aircraft added to the fleet during the validity period of the newly signed support contract. AFI-KLM E&M is the second largest multi-product provider in the world.

“AFI KLM E&M is delighted that Fly Gangwon, a young and dynamic airline, has chosen to place its trust in us. This agreement is a testament to our teams’ ability to provide comprehensive solutions adapted to the needs of aviation start-ups in every global region,” said, Pierre Teboul, SVP Commercial, AFI KLM E&M.

The Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul (MRO) solutions to be provided for the Fly Gangwon Boeing 737-800 fleet cover a wide range of requirements ranging from carrying out shop visits to the delivery of On-Wing/On-Site operations. The contract also assures the airline    availability-oriented services such as the provision of temporary replacement engines for the aircraft.

“AFE&M constitutes a benchmark partner in the field of aeronautical maintenance for our airline. We know that we can count on their solutions to be expert, reliable, and adapted to our technical and operational goals, providing efficient support for our ongoing development,” said, Heung Ki Kim, Managing Director of the maintenance department, Fly Gangwon.

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The “Full Support” model offered by Air France Industries-KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI-KLM E&M) ensures Fly Gangwon will benefit from an exhaustive service package, founded upon the Airline-MRO Group’s vast expertise and experience, in order to guarantee maximum availability for its aircraft engines. For both scheduled operations and AOG situations, Fly Gangwon will be able to rely upon AFI KLM E&M’s dedicated support and know-how, covering its engine support needs in order to sustain operational continuity.