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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Complete Formation of xCelle Asia Joint Venture
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Complete Formation of xCelle Asia Joint Venture

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), a multi-product airline MRO, and AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announce the completion of the formation of xCelle Asia, which includes the receipt of regulatory approval. This previously announced joint venture, located in Chonburi, Thailand, will overhaul nacelles for new generation aircraft.

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Complete Formation of xCelle Asia Joint Venture
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Complete Formation of xCelle Asia Joint Venture

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), a multi-product airline MRO, and AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announce the completion of the formation of xCelle Asia, which includes the receipt of regulatory approval. This previously announced joint venture, located in Chonburi, Thailand, will overhaul nacelles for new generation aircraft.

AFI KLM E&M will deploy its Prognos® for Aircraft predictive maintenance solutions to the Boeing 787 fleet operated by Norse Atlantic Airways. Following on from the component/pooling contract signed between the two groups in 2022, the implementation of Prognos® aims to maximize the value and impact of maintenance programs designed by AFI KLM E&M for the Norwegian airline’s aviation operations.

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Ampaire Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Ampaire Sign Memorandum of Understanding

AFI KLM E&M and Ampaire sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that anticipates bringing the worldwide resources of AFI KLM E&M to the introduction and global support of electrified aircraft. The two companies intend to accelerate the introduction of sustainable aviation by utilizing their respective core competencies. The MoU covers a broad range of mutual interests, including aircraft development, maintenance training and support, and data analytics.

Barfield Inc., a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) in the Americas, signs an agreement to become the exclusive distributor and warranty repair center for Falgayras’ wiper motors operated on the Airbus A220. The agreement supports product in the Americas.

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