4 July, 2018: AFI KLM E&M, a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider has secured approval from the Federal Aviation Authority clearing it to carry out onwing/on site work on Leap-type engines from now on. The Air France–KLM subsidiary has passed a new milestone in the industrialisation and marketing of its maintenance services dedicated to the new-generation powerplant.
After gaining approval from the European Air Safety Agency (EASA), AFI KLM E&M has been granted that of the FAA and is accordingly continuing to ramp up its Leap industrialization programme. The Group is now also able to offer its services to North American airlines operating the new-generation engine.
One of the first MRO services suppliers to support Leap operators worldwide, AFI KLM E&M is already meeting the needs of its customers in carrying out the first wing/on site work on Leap -1A and Leap -1B engines. The scope of that work may include engine build-up services, borescope inspections, or changing Line Replaceable Units (LRU).