AFI KLM E&M has signed multiple contracts, involving a range of maintenance operations, with Indonesian MRO Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF).
GMF is collaborating with AFI KLM E&M on its GE90-115 engines under a contract that includes on-wing support, repair, overhaul and access to a spares pool. Budget carrier Citilink, a Garuda Indonesia subsidiary, will benefit from a long-term contract covering component support for its A320 fleet.
The existing component support contract for its Boeing 777 fleet has been renewed with Garuda. The SPA also includes component support for the Garuda Group Boeing 737 and Airbus A330 fleets. These agreements cover repair, pool access and main base kits. The two companies will continue to cooperate on CFM56-7B and CFM56-5B maintenance.
In return, AFI KLM E&M has awarded several contracts to GMF AeroAsia. Heavy maintenance on several of KLM's Boeing 747-400s and KLM and Air France A330s will now be carried out in Jakarta. AFI KLM E&M will continue to support GMF airframe maintenance capability development.
The Indonesian MRO will also develop and handle repairs for multiple components equipping a variety of aircraft types under a training program offered by AFI KLM E&M in addition to ongoing developments on CFM56-7B and CFM56-5B platforms. Lastly, AFI KLM E&M will be sending several component, engine and airframe experts to work at the Jakarta premises for the duration of the partnership.
Fabrice Defrance, Senior Vice President Commercial AFI KLM E&M, said: "We are proud to be able to share a proportion of our commercial growth with such a strong partner as GMF AeroAsia. Outsourcing certain operations to GMF will increase our efficiency."
GMF Acting Chief Executive, confirmed: "Airframes are one of the core segment in our business. On this product, but also on the others entrusted to us, it is an honor to be awarded a part of the AFI KLM E&M portfolio, especially that from the two parent airlines, Air France and KLM.