Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has agreed a technical and commercial partnership with Airbus to co-develop and manage a virtual engine run-up A320 maintenance PC-based training solution.
Applicable to all A320 engine types, it will use high definition immersive 3D simulation and will be based on real operational scenarios and in-service aircraft maintenance procedures.
With the new solution, technicians and mechanics requiring to be trained and qualified to perform engine-run-up tests, will be able to visualize an A320 cockpit in an immersive 3D environment and carry out the simulated Run up test operations.
Elsewhere, AFI KLM E&M and Triumph Group are in discussions to enter a strategic alliance that will give airlines global coverage for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services in the aftermarket.
The alliance would benefit airline customers by providing seamless global support regardless of location while simplifying the airlines' supplier bases all in a manner that leverages the cost-effective solutions these leading third-party and operator/MROs are able to deliver to airlines.
The scope of the partnership would be wide ranging and include services such as MRO, spares pooling, efficient transregional coverage, and repair development for the aerostructures and engine nacelles for some new generation of aircraft.
"More and more, our customers are seeking the help of providers that offer a global footprint for aerostructures, and our collaboration with Triumph is the perfect complement to AFI KLM E&M's other global locations where we can deliver complete solutions to our joint airline customers," said M. Johann Panier, senior vice president business development for AFI KLM E&M.
In other news, AFI KLM E&M and Corendon Airlines have renewed and extended the CFM56-7B engine support agreement that has united the companies for several years. The contract provides full engine support services, including the conduction of shop visits and supply of replacement engines, and now covers Corendon Airlines' Turkish and Maltese fleets.