19 September, 2018: Royal Brunei Airlines, the national flag carrier airline of Brunei has contracted AFI KLM E&M to perform the full maintenance and repair of the LEAP-1A engines equipping the airline’s fleet of seven Airbus A320neos.
AFI KLM E&M has secured EASA and FAA approval to support LEAP operations. The Group can already meet the needs of its clients when it comes to carrying out all on-wing/on-site work on LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. Among other things it has demonstrated its capability with a first successful engine build-up for TUI fly Benelux.
Michael Grootenboer, AFI KLM E&M SVP Group Engines Product, said, "As one of the world's major Airline MRO's, taking our first steps on the market for a new engine type is always significant. As we did previously with the GEnx, we want to be at the forefront of new technological and market developments. We are proud of this contract with Royal Brunei Airlines and wish to thank them for the confidence they have displayed in entrusting us with the engine maintenance for their latest generation medium haul fleet."