Air France-KLM and Airbus Forge Joint Venture to Enhance Airbus A350 Maintenance Services Worldwide

Envisaged Cooperation

The proposed collaboration will be a 50-50 joint venture between Air France and Airbus, facilitating the transfer of aircraft components assets from both partners into a shared pool to enhance the capacity and global footprint of Airbus A350 fleet maintenance.

Industry Leaders’ Insights

Anne Brachet, Executive Vice President Air France-KLM Engineering & Maintenance, said that “This project aims to bring customers the best expertise of our two companies on a product as high-tech as the A350. We will be able to better respond to the needs of the market, and to guarantee the satisfaction of our customers over the long term, with support solutions that are always responsive, of high quality and at the right price».

Cristina Aguilar, Senior Vice President Customer Services at Airbus, added: “We’re in the business of offering the very best service to our customers, and as the world’s A350 fleet grows, so does the necessary support. Air France-KLM Engineering & Maintenance and Airbus have a long-standing relationship and pooling our complementary A350 component skills and capabilities will deliver an enhanced service.”

About Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance

As a multi-product MRO provider, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance offers a wide range of technical support for airlines, including engineering, line maintenance, engine overhaul, and aircraft components management. Since 2016, they have been providing Airbus A350 support to customers globally.