EPCOR and Kuwait Airways Renew Strategic Agreement For Boeing 777 APU Support
Paris, Schiphol-Rijk , Kuwait – 19th of June 2025 – EPCOR B.V., the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) centre of excellence for the repair of Auxiliary Power Units (APU’s) and (pneumatic) components is proud to announce the renewal of its long-standing maintenance agreement with Kuwait Airways, covering GTCP331-500 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) installed on the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet. The new three-year agreement reaffirms a robust collaboration between the two aviation leaders and also reflects AFI KLM E&M’s continuing role as a trusted partner for mission-critical engine, APU and component support.
This renewal extends a program that has already proven successful in terms of performance, reliability, and mutual trust. At the time of this announcement, five APUs are already undergoing maintenance at the renewed EPCOR facility based at Schiphol-Rijk, the Netherlands, with a steady pipeline of additional units anticipated over the course of the agreement.
“We are honored to extend our partnership with Kuwait Airways, a historic airline with a proud legacy and a clear vision for operational excellence,” said Rob van de Graaf, Commercial Director at EPCOR B.V. “This APU program is a strong example of how we deliver value through technical depth, flexible support, and transparent collaboration.”
“We view EPCOR and AFI KLM E&M not only as technical partners, but also as strategic allies in achieving our reliability and performance targets,” said Osama Al-Obaidan, Engineering & Maintenance Director at Kuwait Airways. “Their track record with our 777 APU maintenance has demonstrated the professionalism, speed, and service quality we demand from our MRO providers. Renewing this agreement was a natural decision.”
About Kuwait Airways
Kuwait Airways is the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, wholly owned by the Kuwaiti Government. Founded in 1954, the airline operates from Kuwait International Airport and serves a comprehensive network of destinations spanning the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. With a commitment to providing safe, reliable, and premium-quality air travel, Kuwait Airways plays a central role in connecting the State of Kuwait with the world.
About EPCOR
EPCOR BV is a wholly owned subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, part of the Air France-KLM Group, holding amongst others EASA, FAA, CAAC, CAAV certifications. Within the Group EPCOR provides MRO support for the APUs for a wide range of commercial aircraft and is a licensed and OEM warranty approved Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney Canada (former HSPS) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) repair center. EPCOR maintains APUs on Boeing 737NG/MAX (GTCP131-9B), 777 (GTCP331-500B) and 787 (APS5000), Airbus A220 (GTCP131-9C), A320neo/family (GTCP131-9A, A330neo, A340 (GTCP331-350) and A350 (HGT1700). Besides the APU capability EPCOR also maintains and overhauls air cycle machines on 737, 777, 787 and Emb170/190, 787 Cabin Air Compressor (CAC), environmental control systems, starters and many other components installed on large commercial aircraft. EPCOR also offers ‘Prognos® for APU’ for predictive maintenance support.
About AFI KLM E&M
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider. With a workforce of over 12,800, AFI KLM E&M offers comprehensive technical support for airlines, ranging from engineering and line maintenance to engine overhaul, aero structure, and fan thrust reverser support, as well as the management, repair, and supply of aircraft components, structured around a powerful logistics network. AFI KLM E&M supports almost 3,000 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines.
