We were the launching airline for the 777, and we are now a market leader for MRO support on this aircraft type. In 2005, AFI KLM E&M and Boeing decided to set up a unique component maintenance program (CSP) for the 777. By combining the expertise of a world-leading MRO with that of the manufacturer, the CSP is a comprehensive component support program: about 300 base parts are covered and the scope can be extended to over 500 part numbers, depending on our customer's needs.
The CSP now covers more than 160 aircraft with pools based in Paris and Singapore.
Heavy maintenance visits for long-haul aircraft are carried out at our Orly site or, on request, in our Amsterdam facilities. In 2006, thanks to the combined expertise of our technicians on this aircraft type we carried out no fewer than 32 C-Checks.
With about 150 engines in operations, AIR FRANCE KLM is the world?s biggest operator of GE90 powerplants, the group having 20% of the total number of engines in this family currently in service. As the launch airline for all the 777 versions, operating the 777-200ER since 1998, 777-300ER since 2004 and the 777 LR Freighter since 2009, we have built up an unparalleled degree of experience and know-how on this outstanding engine.
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 As the only alternative to servicing by the manufacturer, AFI KLM E&M's services are based on leading-edge infrastructure. The group is developing its engineering capability through continually investing in its infrastructure and repair process facilities. AFI KLM E&M expanded its engine shops by 5,500m² in 2006, for example, and is set to add a further 11,000m² by 2010. The group has also developed a range of Quick Turn operations that no other MRO is able to offer at present. |
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A large overhaul capability, in continuous extension. Full overhaul capability development, from the major engine modules to gearboxes (TGB, IGB...) as well as Bare Engine accessories (HMU, VSV actuators...). |
As the only GE90 airline-MRO, we offer a comprehensive range of services in line with airlines expectations, aiming at both operational reliability and costs reduction. Among these services:
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On-site support: benefit from our large Airline-MRO experience at your own mainbase or outstation engine or single booster replacement, NDT inspections, TGB replacement, LPT 6 Quick turn, etc. |
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Hospital chain dedicated to solve GE90 various technical issues in Operations, preventing GE90-94 and -115 operators from in-flight incidents or prematured overhauls (OGV leaf seal and LPT6 Quick Turns, TGB overhauls, HPC blades replacements, etc.). |
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Engine availability: Spare engine guaranteed availability gives customers an insurance to fly, whether their engine removal is scheduled or not. |
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Engineering expertise in workscoping, associated with a strong in-house repair development policy, contribute to reduce customers material bill, optimizing the total cost of their GE90's operations. |
> 150: GE90 engines in operations supported by AFI
> 40: AFI KLM E&M's annual shop visit capacity. This is scheduled to double by 2010
> 2004: first GE90 shop visit in our engine shop
