22 November 2019: AFI KLM E&M has obtained the authorisation from the CAAC to perform maintenance operations on LEAP engines (-1A / -1B).
The Chinese authority issued the certificate to AFI KLM E&M at the end of October. With this certificate the company can perform all types of operations (both on-wing and on-site) for LEAP-1A/-1B engines, parts and control units, for all customers in China - including both airlines and MROs.
As Anne Brachet, Executive Vice President Air France-KLM Engineering & Maintenance said, "AFI KLM E&M has many customers and partners in China. With CAAC approval for LEAP engine maintenance, we'll be able to broaden the range of products and services we can offer them. Our Group has already deployed its LEAP capabilities under EASA and FAA approval in order to support the engine's initial operations around the world, and we're excited to put this experience to work for the key players in the Chinese market."