A joint venture set up by AFI KLM E&M and Aircelle Safran Group, AMES is an essential player in the market for engine nacelle overhaul and maintenance.
Located in Dubai, at the operational core of key Middle East airlines, AMES offers the combined know-how of a leading MRO and OEM, delivering highly-effective, rapid-response aircraft maintenance solutions.
A 50-50 joint venture between AFI KLM E&M (AIR FRANCE KLM Group) and Aircelle (Safran Group), AMES provides maintenance and repair services for all engine nacelle types, serving airlines operating out of the Middle East region.
AMES operates a state-of-the-art repair shop located in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone.
It also leverages the extensive human, technical and logistics resources of its two parent companies, enabling AMES to offer a comprehensive portfolio of customizable, mix & match services. In addition to repair and on-wing inspection, the service portfolio also includes management of a pool of nacelles spare parts and assistance in optimizing maintenance schedules.
In the heart of the Middle East Combining the skills and expertise of a leading aircraft maintenance specialist and a world-class manufacturer of engine nacelles, the solutions provided by AMES stand out for their innovative qualities.
The two partners offer their joint capabilities to Middle East customers, providing services for a full range of nacelle types: Rolls-Royce, General Electric, CFM International and Pratt&Whitney engines.
The experience of the two parent companies guarantees the unparalleled technical know-how and optimal Quality of Service that AMES is offering.
The local anchorage of the joint venture in Dubai, in the heart of the Middle East, is an essential asset for its customers, which benefit from local support and a nimble response tailored to their needs, removing the need for time-consuming, costly, fleet transfers outside the region.
AMG provides a full range of component repair and spare parts supply services on general, regional and commercial aviation markets. This leading component repair and support company has been a long-standing partner with AFI KLM E&M maintenance operations. In 2009 Air France Industries increased its shareholding in AMG up to 81.39%.
By taking majority control of the UScompany, AFI KLM E&M is boosting its ability to operate from AMG's strategic platforms in Miami, Atlantaand Dallas. This allows the AFI KLM E&M global MRO network to be closer to an increased number of operators in the region, and to extend its capabilities and know-how in the different fields of components repair technologies.
AMG provides customer-driven solutions to the aviation industry through its five companies:
> Aero Technologies (Miami), for components support in pneumatic, hydraulic, avionics and electro-mechanical components repairs and overhauls;
> Air-Pro (Miami), repair and refurbishment of interiors and safety equipment, distribution of hose assemblies and part sales;
> American Composite (Miami), for the repair of flight control surfaces, thrust reversers and cowling, interior panels and other sheet metal and composite repairs;
> Precision Electronics (Atlanta), for the maintenance and repair of electronic instruments and accessories;
> Flite Components (Dallas) repair and overhaul of regional aircraft components and structures repair
Covering Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Aerotechnic Industries (ATI) boasts state-of-the-art A320 maintenance infrastructure. ATI is a 50/50 joint venture between Air France Industries (AFI) and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and is the outcome of 30 years' unwavering partnership.
The two airlines have now decided to pool their long experience with medium-haul fleets as an airline-MRO.
Initially, ATI is to operate out of RAM facilities at Casablanca's Mohamed V airport in Morocco, and provides A320 overhaul services from C-Check to D-Check (within a year).
Its outstanding location makes it an ideal partner for A320 fleets operating in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Headquartered near the main bases of many leading airlines, ATI offers them an opportunity to optimize their A320 maintenance costs while simultaneously benefiting from top-quality EASA Part 145-certified services.
Set up in February 2010, and working with its first customer, Atlas Blue, ATI will be the privileged partner of airlines seeking long-term support for their A320 fleets as well as more intermittent requirements.
ATI can handle around 50 checks a year and rapidly adapts to customer needs, where necessary calling in the MRO capabilities of its two nearby parent airlines.
Casablanca Airport is now a full-blown hub connecting Africa to the rest of the world, notably via ten flights daily to Paris, which means that ATI benefits from an unbroken supply chain guaranteeing unrivalled short TATs.
ATI also has plans to double capacity in 2011 to keep place with the forecast expansion of A320 fleets in the region.
Reasons for choosing ATI
- The combined skills and experience of AFI KLM E&M and RAM as MRO operators for narrow-body fleets.
- Its proximity to the main bases of many airlines in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
- Competitive prices.
- A strong commitment to customers.
- Industrial processes supported by state-of-the-art information systems, including SAP.
- Privileged access to the maintenance services offered by AFI KLM E&M and RAM, from engineering, logistics and AOG services, 24/7 on-wing support, NDT inspections, cabin design, to customized components, engines or nacelles support.
CRMA is a wholly owned subsidiary of the AIR FRANCE KLM group and employs a staff of experimented mechanics, technicians and engineers. CRMA engagement and values are essentially based on:
> Industrial and technical excellence of products and services, guaranteeing the operational safety of airlines.
> Customer service quality by a dynamic relationship with its customers through a dedicated team and company-wide customer awareness.
> A continuous effort to stay ahead by a proactive repair development strategy.
CRMA is in charge of CF6, CFM56, GE90 GP7200 engine parts and modules repair and aircraft equipment overhaul. Major parts, modules & equipments
> Combustors, TCF modules, casings, rotating seals, honeycomb brazed parts, booster vanes, VBV systems, electrical harnesses...
> Aircraft brakes, galley inserts
Major high technical processes: Thermal spray processes, Vacuum heat treatment, Laser drilling and welding, Water jet stripping, Shot peening, Electro Discharge Machining, Non Destructive Tests, Room Temperature Vulcanizing, Welding, Chemical stripping...
EPCOR is a fully owned KLM Engineering and Maintenance subsidiary operating within the AIR FRANCE KLM group. EPCOR offers MRO services for Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) and pneumatic components installed in large commercial aircraft.
Unique position on the market
EPCOR has excellent relations with OEMs, for example Honeywell and Hamilton Sundstrand. Through these relationships and its position within the AFI KLM E&M MRO network, EPCOR brings a unique combination of operator experience and MRO capability to the market at a competitive price. The location of EPCOR, in the vicinity of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, guarantees swift, worldwide solutions for customer requirements.
Expertise and experience
EPCOR provides APU maintenance for 737NGs, 777s, A318s - A321s, A330s and A340s.
EPCOR repairs and overhauls air cycle machines, environmental control system components, engine starters, leading edge flap drive units and other pneumatic components.
KLM UK Engineering Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and operates within the AFI KLM E&M Network. It's main base is at Norwich International Airport in England. In addition the company has line maintenance stations located at the following airports: Edinburgh, Glasgow and Norwich. KLM UK Engineering's Technical Training College provides EASA Part 147 services.
The company has over 30 years experience of providing narrow body and regional aircraft maintenance. Included in it's capability and experience is the ability to carry out heavy modifications either at the Norwich facility or at the operator's home base.
KLM UK Engineering Limited offers MRO support for the following aircraft:
> Fokker 50
> Fokker 70/100
> BAe146/Avro RJ all series
> Boeing 737-300,400,500 series
> Boeing 737-600,700,800, 900 series
Our Technical College has gained a worldwide reputation for its continuing high standards. Our type courses have full EASA Part 147 approvals and we also have full Part 147 approval for Part 66 Category A and B1 basic training. The College also holds ISO 9001:2000 accreditation for the Quality Management System, adopted to deliver and design training courses.
Along with our partner, London's Kingston University, we offer a foundation degree in Aircraft Engineering.
Spairliners, a 50/50 joint venture between Air France Industries and Lufthansa Technik, will provide component support for the 25 A380 aircraft ordered by the two airlines.
Spairliners will provide the full range of component support for all airlines operating the A380 worldwide as soon as the new aircraft goes into commercial service.
The support will include overhaul, repairs and management of a stock of spares, together with all the related logistics services.
In January 2009 AFI KLM E&M and Aviation Repair Technologies Services (ART) formed the engine disassembly joint venture named Turbine Support International (TSI). The AIR FRANCE KLM Group is majority shareholder in TSI based at ART's facilities at the Arkansas Aeroplex in Blytheville.
TSI disassembles, inspects and repairs engine parts from CF6-50, CF6-80 and CFM56 engines. It supports AFI KLM E&M customer demands for low cost parts in the shortest lead times, while meeting the highest standards of service by combining ART's state-of-the-art facilities and efficient maintenance systems with AFI KLM E&M's market-leading technological expertise.
