AFI KLM E&M and Equair have signed off on an engine maintenance agreement for the Ecuadorian flag carrier’s fleet of 737NG aircraft.
"This contract follows on from an initial agreement providing component support for the same fleet, with AFI KLM E&M positioning itself as a trusted partner in the development of Equair’s aviation operations," according to AFI KLM E&M.
The deal covers the servicing and repair of the six CFM56-7B engines powering Equair’s 3 Boeing 737-700s. "As an MRO whose parent airline operates the 737NG, AFI KLM E&M has acquired an in-depth knowledge of -7B engines, from both a technical and operational standpoint. For Equair, this dual expertise ensures that its aircraft will benefit from adaptive, on-point services, tailored to their needs and taking into account the challenges they face as an operator", the company said.
“AFI KLM E&M’s multi-product experience and expertise on the 737NG is a mark of quality and reliability. We can rest assured we’re in good hands, benefiting from ultra-competitive support services that have been adapted to our operational expectations," said Frederik Jacobsen, chief executive of Equair.