AFI KLM E&M recently marked a ceremony for the inauguration of its state-of-the-art Engine shop at the Orly platform. This impressive facility stands as the focal point of the ambitious Single Roof project, aimed at cementing AFI KLM E&M’s position as a front-runner in Engine Maintenance industry standards. It’s also a testament to the company’s commitment to the latest-generation aviation products, including CFM International LEAP (Airbus A320neo & Boeing 737MAX), Trent XWB (A350), and Pratt & Whitney PW1500G (A220). This milestone represents a significant stride towards the culmination of a project initiated in 2019, with its foundation laid in 2021. The entirety of the “Single Roof” initiative is scheduled for completion in early 2024, coinciding with the finalization of the revamped Building 34 (Henri Farman), now seamlessly integrated into the new facility.
The Single Roof project is a pivotal undertaking, both industrially and organizationally, in the context of AFI KLM E&M’s Engine maintenance endeavors. Alongside the construction of the new building – which effectively bridges the Constellation and Henri Farman workshops, unifying them under one roof – the project encompasses a comprehensive overhaul of operational processes. The primary objective is to enhance efficiency in engine maintenance turnaround times. Notably, nearly 250 personnel have actively participated in the co-construction process, contributing to the definition of new processes and workspaces throughout the project’s timeline.