AFI KLM E&M

At Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East 2025, MROs in the region discussed long-term growth ambitions and investing in capacity to ramp up to meet demand.

Connectivity upgrades and a new global MRO event are highlights of this issue’s roundup.

Fiji Airways has extended its component and line maintenance support through new deals with AFI KLM E&M and Heston MRO.

AFI KLM E&M's external sales continued to grow in 2024.

Limited third-party maintenance capability and unique requirements have created a challenging environment for Boeing 787 MRO.

As more airlines opt to densify cabins, MRO providers are adapting maintenance programs to keep up.

AFI KLM E&M has secured 10 spare CFM Leap 1As and 1Bs to support airline customers.

Artificial intelligence for MRO has moved beyond its predictive maintenance origins.

Editors discuss what could be on the horizon for MRO in 2025, touching on turnaround times, AI and aircraft recycling, plus module swaps, parts approvals and more.

MRO provider AAR and AFI KLM E&M are pursuing another transatlantic partnership, this time for nacelle maintenance in Asia-Pacific.

MROs are adapting their Boeing 787 aftermarket strategies to deal with supply chain problems.

Air France KLM Engineering & Maintenance and the MRO unit of flag carrier Saudia will explore setting up a GE Aerospace GEnx engine maintenance joint venture.

Cabin specialists are utilizing new technologies as demand for refurbishment returns, but supply chain issues persist.

Supply chain challenges resulted in higher cost and loans on components.

The Dutch arm of AFI KLM E&M will be under new leadership from the beginning of 2025.

AFI KLM E&M signed agreements at MRO Europe 2024 related to Leap quick turns and airframe component support.

Inside MRO’s popular Top 10 MRO survey resumes. See how MROs rank.

Early engine removals, shop capacity, new tech and the role of alternative parts and repairs were discussed at Aviation Week’s Aero-Engines Europe conference.

When it comes to engine pricing, high interest rates and changing market dynamics are creating a delicate balancing act for lessors.

Factors such as new engine durability issues and extended lead times for engine parts are presenting challenges for MRO giant Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance.

Specialists are adjusting repair strategies for newer, more efficient and technologically advanced units.

Several aftermarket companies are rolling out artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies to improve parts tracking and tracing.

Air France Industries / KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has signed a pair of contracts with European carriers to support their Airbus A220 fleets.

AFI KLM E&M is expecting growth in African maintenance demand as it clinches new support contracts in the region.

A look at where new commercial aftermarket engine capabilities are being added around the world.