AFI KLM E&M and Finnair have announced the renewal of its maintenance and overhaul partnership on the carrier’s fleet of CF6-80E1 engines. The agreement covers shop visits for all 16 Finnair engines as well as on-wing support services.
Jari Huhtinen, Finnair vice president technical operations, said: "Reliable, high quality engine maintenance services are key for the punctual and smooth operations of our long-haul fleet as we continue to grow our traffic. AFI KLM E&M has a proven track record in supporting operations on our fleet of A330-300s, and our stock of CF6 -80E1 engines, and we look forward to a continued smooth collaboration with them. "
Fabrice Defrance, senior vice president commercial AFI KLM E&M added: "We are delighted that Finnair is maintaining its trust in AFI KLM E&M in supporting their CF6- 80E1 engines. AFI KLM E&M is a leading player on the maintenance market for this type of engine and this renewal testifies to the reliability and suitability of the solutions we develop and offer our customers.