AFI KLM E&M and Malaysia Airlines Berhad Sign Long-Term Component Support Agreement to support A350 Fleet
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has signed a long-term agreement with Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), the operator of Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) A350 fleet, to provide comprehensive component support for its aircraft.
The agreement builds upon the existing successful relationship between AFI KLM E&M and MAB, which includes ongoing support for the airline’s Boeing 737 fleet. Under the new agreement, AFI KLM E&M will provide comprehensive component support MAG’s A350 aircraft, supporting their availability and operational performance through a solution tailored to the airline’s operational requirements.
AFI KLM E&M brings extensive A350 experience through Air France’s own operation of the aircraft type, combined with its experience supporting multiple A350 operators worldwide. This combination of airline operational insight and MRO expertise enables AFI KLM E&M to provide support aligned with the specific needs of Malaysia Airlines.
Aida Salfaraz Ahmad Fadzil, Chief Operating Officer of Malaysia Airlines, said: “This new agreement with AFI KLM E&M underscores our commitment to driving operational efficiency while upholding the highest standards of safety and reliability across the MAG’s fleet. As we operate a growing fleet of new-generation aircraft, having access to responsive and reliable component support is essential to maintaining operational performance. We are confident that AFI KLM E&M’s technical expertise will further strengthen the reliability and performance of our aircraft.”
Martijn de Vries, Senior Vice President Commercial at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, said: “We are very pleased to extend our partnership with Malaysia Airlines to support their A350 fleet. This agreement reflects the confidence MAB places in our teams and our ability to provide reliable and customer-focused component support. As an A350 operator ourselves, we understand the operational requirements associated with this aircraft and look forward to bringing this experience to our long-term partnership with Malaysia Airlines.”
The agreement further strengthens the long-standing relationship between Malaysia Airlines and AFI KLM E&M, while expanding the scope of support to the airline’s A350 fleet.
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