EPCOR, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is honored to extend its APU maintenance contract with Vietnam Airlines for the majority of their fleet.
Vietnam Airlines extends APU maintenance agreement with EPCOR
Paris, Schiphol, Hanoi, October 21, 2021
Vietnam’s national carrier Vietnam Airlines extends its APU maintenance contract for both Boeing 787 and Airbus A320 fleet with EPCOR, global market leader for MRO support for APUS.
The contract covers the APU maintenance of l 131-9A APUs for Airbus A320 fleet and Pratt & Whitney APS5000 APUs of the Boeing 787 fleet. Thanks to the longstanding experience of EPCOR, its state-of-the-art facilities and the latest test cells, the APUs of Vietnam Airlines will benefits to the best class services including PROGNOS® for APU, the famous predictive maintenance software. In the current period of uncertainty in the airline business, adaptability, a core value of AFI KLM E&M and its network, has been more important than ever in making the difference.
“Joint efforts in difficult times are proven to strengthen relationships. Therefore, we are proud Vietnam again chose us to be their maintenance partner for the forthcoming years. Part of the AFI KLM E&M network and as an airline-MRO, we know what airlines value most, it is part of our DNA. Our Adaptiveness® mindset, a competitive offer and a close cooperation between EPCOR and Vietnams Engineering department contributed to the decision of Vietnam Airlines.”
Bernard Kuiken
Commercial Director of EPCOR
About Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines has established itself as one of the region’s leading airlines thanks to its modern fleet and commitment to innovation and development, earning recognition from international and national communities through a series of prestigious awards. Skytrax - the world’s leading airline and airport rating organization - has ranked Vietnam Airlines as a 4-Star Airline for three consecutive years. Vietnam Airlines has spearheaded Vietnam’s aviation market - one of the fastest-growing domestic markets in the world - throughout 20 years of development at a double-digit annual growth rate. Positioning itself as a modern carrier with an internationally recognizable brand characterized by Vietnamese traditional culture.
Vietnam Airlines websiteAbout EPCOR
EPCOR is a wholly owned subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, part of the Air France-KLM Group, holding EASA, CAAC, CAAV and FAR 145 certification. Within the Group EPCOR provides MRO support for the APUs and pneumatic systems of a wide range of commercial aircraft. EPCOR maintains APUs on Boeing 737NG/MAX, 777 and 787, Airbus A220, A320neo/family (GTCP131-9A & APS3200), A330neo, A340 and the APS2300 APU for the Embraer 170/190 aircraft. EPCOR is a licensed and OEM warranty approved Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney Canada (former HSPS) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) repair center. 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, leading-edge flap drive units and many other pneumatic and nitrogen components installed on large commercial aircraft.
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