AFI KLM E&M and Canadian airline WestJet have inked a Letter Of Intent to sign a contract for maintenance and support for the GEnx engines equipping the carrier's fleet of 10 Boeing 787-9s. AFI KLM &M will monitor WestJet's GEnx fleet using its Prognos for Engine data analysis and predictive maintenance system. This is the first major contract between the two groups.
Jeff Martin, WestJet Chief Operating Officer, said, "AFI KLM E&M's extensive knowledge of the GEnx engines, ensures WestJet and in return, our guests, will benefit from the reliable, high-quality services provided by our new partner."
"It is with great pride and great pleasure that we are launching this partnership with WestJet," said Ton Dortmans, Executive Vice President KLM Engineering & Maintenance. "For more than two decades, WestJet has been constantly renewing itself to better serve its customers, especially today, as it brings the 787 into its fleet. We will do our utmost to offer them the very best in support services for their GEnx engines as they begin 787 operations."
Through its service proposal, AFI KLM E&M demonstrates its ability to offer support designed to deliver optimum engine, and hence aircraft, availability, aligned with its customers' requirements. This includes tailored solutions such as the provision of a spare engine, AOG support, and engine monitoring using the AFI KLM E&M Prognos for Engine predictive maintenance system. The combination of these capabilities helps AFI KLM E&M to maximize engine time on-wing and ensure operational continuity for customer airlines.