The Barfield and AerFin agreement covers the repair and overhaul of 86 Part Numbers for A320 and E170/E190 components, reflecting the continued collaboration between the two companies.
Barfield Inc., a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) in the Americas region, has announced the strengthening of its partnership with AerFin through a new component repair agreement. This newly signed agreement covers the repair and overhaul of 86 Part Numbers for Airbus A320 jets and Embraer E170/E190 jets components, reflecting the continued collaboration between the two major companies in the aviation sector.
“We are thrilled to sustain our nearly decade-long partnership with AerFin. Their trust, firmly rooted in the quality of our services, holds immense significance for us. We take pride in the contributions of our talented team who are very happy to work day to day with Aerfin and will keep delivering best in class support” said Gilles Mercier, Chief Executive Officer, Barfield.
Barfield, with a workforce of 400 employees across its facilities in Miami, Phoenix, Louisville, and Atlanta, is well-positioned to meet the needs of customers operating commercial or regional fleets in North, Central, and South America. The company offers a wide range of services, including MRO services, distribution, ground support test equipment (GSTE), repair management programs, engineering and fleet support, and component reliability management for various aircraft types, including the Airbus A320 family, Boeing B737, Bombardier, Dash 8, ATR 42 & 72, and Embraer 170 & 190 aircraft. As part of the AFI KLM E&M network, Barfield provides comprehensive tailor-made support programs to operators in need of inventory and logistics solutions.
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, with a workforce of over 12,800 employees, is a major multi-product MRO provider offering comprehensive technical support for airlines. The services range from engineering and line maintenance to engine overhaul, aero structure, fan thrust reverser support, and the management, repair, and supply of aircraft components. AFI KLM E&M supports almost 3,000 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines, leveraging a powerful logistics network to ensure efficient operations.
“Once again, we are delighted to further strengthen our relationship with AFI KLM E&M through the signing of this agreement with Barfield. By partnering our combined expertise and resources, we are able to offer the highest quality components to regional and narrow body operators without a compromise on reliability, price, or turn-around-times” said Mat Punter, VP Repairs, AerFin.
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The new component repair agreement between Barfield Inc. and AerFin underscores the commitment of both companies to providing high-quality services and support to operators in the aviation industry, further strengthening their position as leaders in the aftermarket services sector.
