AFI KLM E&M and Aerolineas Argentinas are extending their longstanding maintenance relationship via the conclusion of two dedicated support contracts, for the Argentine airline’s CFM56-7B and CF6-80E1 engines. The maintenance solutions involved will cover a fleet of 37 aircraft/74 engines for the CFM56-7B and 8 aircraft/16 engines for the CF6-80E1, including repair services and the performance of shop visits.
Press release
Aerolineas Argentinas reaffirms its confidence in AFI KLM E&M engine solutions
Paris, Amstelveen, 23 February 2023
Argentina’s flag carrier continues to draw upon AFI KLM E&M’s expertise and solutions for its engine maintenance needs.
A select partner for Aerolineas Argentinas
With its extensive experience on the CFM56-7B and CF6-80E1 as an airline-MRO, AFI KLM E&M has developed in-depth technical and operational knowledge of these products. This dual expertise ensures that Aerolineas Argentinas will benefit from reliable, high-performance solutions that take into account the operational constraints and challenges faced by airlines. Moreover, the Argentine airline knows and appreciates the high standards and quality of service applied by AFI KLM E&M, having engaged these services on multiple occasions in the past. The two operators have forged a close partnership defined by mutual trust and responsiveness; a relationship that is now being extended via these new contracts.
“Our airline’s rich history with AFI KLM E&M, a partner that has always been on-hand and receptive to our needs, coming up with custom-designed and efficient service packages. The expertise, responsiveness and availability of their teams, along with their ability to appreciate the challenges we face as an airline, provide major peace of mind and the guarantee of optimal support services from both a financial and operational point of view.”
Diego Georgiadis
Technical Director of Aerolineas Argentinas
“We’re honored and delighted that Aerolineas Argentinas is calling upon our services once again. This renewed confidence from an airline of Aerolineas Argentinas’ stature illustrates the quality and pertinence of our support services from both a technical and economic perspective, as well as our teams’ commitment to delivering customer satisfaction.”
Paul-Antoine Vivet
VP Sales Americas at AFI KLM E&M
“AFI KLM E&M is a leading player on the maintenance market for these type of engines and the longstanding maintenance relationship between Aerolineas Argentinas and AFI KLM E&M demonstrates the high service level and the competitiveness of our adaptive engine solutions. Thanks to these contracts, AFI KLM E&M's highly skilled engineers and technicians will continue to take care of Aerolineas Argentinas' engines.”
Ton Dortmans
EVP KLM Engineering & Maintenance
About Aerolineas Argentinas
Aerolineas Argentinas is the national airline of Argentina. Based in Buenos Aires, it operates domestic and regional flights from its hub at Jorge Newbery airport. It also flies to several destinations in North America and Europe from its hub at Ministro Pistarini international airport. Aerolineas Argentinas became a part of SkyTeam in 2012, making it the first South American airline to join the aviation alliance.
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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.
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