AFI KLM E&M has made an announcement of the signing of a new agreement with Virgin Atlantic dedicated to component support for an incoming fleet of Airbus A339neo aircraft. Virgin Atlantic’s latest fleet will eventually comprise up to 16 A339neos. AFI KLM E&M is already in the process to deploy its solutions to the first of the airline’s A339neos, which has been named “Billie Holiday”, as well as those set to follow. The services provided by AFI LKM E&M will include flight-hour repairs, access to a spare parts pool, and the provision of a Main Base Kit for Virgin Atlantic’s facilities in London.
“For over 20 years, AFI KLM E&M has shown itself to be a benchmark partner for our airline in the field of aircraft component services, providing highly effective support on our current fleets, as well as on our A339neos from October 2022. We are already familiar with AFI KLM E&M’s ability to design and deliver high-level solutions to boost performance and competitiveness, as well as their capacity to take into account the requirements and constraints of an airline operation, given their status as an Airline-MRO. We have every confidence in their ability to continue providing the services and required level of performance, to support our new fleet of A339neos,” said Neil Ambidge, VP Engineering & Maintenance, Virgin Atlantic.