Press Release
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and Air China Cargo Expand Strategic Partnership with New PBH Contract Amendment
Beijing, 10th of January 2025– Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) is excited to announce the signing of a significant extension to the existing Power-By-the-Hour (PBH) contract with Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. Air France Industries has been supporting in PBH the entire fleet of Air China Cargo GE90 since 2015, The amendment, securing the support for the new aircraft joining the Air China Cargo Fleet, will bring the decade-long partnership into a new horizon.
Building on this successful collaboration, the new amendment extends the scope of the existing agreement by incorporating additional Boeing 777F aircraft, each outfitted with GE90- 110B engines to the contract. This expansion not only underscores the robustness of the initial partnership but also highlights the mutual trust and commitment between AFI KLM E&M and Air China Cargo.
Air China Cargo Co., Ltd has consistently demonstrated its commitment to excellence in air cargo transportation. This contract extension reaffirms their dedication to maintaining a modern and highly efficient fleet, capable of meeting the demands of global cargo transport.
"We are delighted to extend our PBH contract with Air China Cargo," said Anne Brachet, Executive Vice President Air France-KLM Engineering & Maintenance. "This amendment not only highlights our unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding service but also exemplifies the strong and strategic partnership we have cultivated with Air China Cargo over the years. We are proud to support their fleet expansion and contribute to their operational success."
"We have been very pleased with the high level of service and support provided by Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance over the years," stated WU Lin, Vice President at Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. "This contract amendment is a natural progression of our partnership, reflecting our confidence in AFI KLM E&M’s capabilities and our mutual commitment to operational excellence. We look forward to continuing this successful collaboration and achieving new heights together."
About Air China Cargo Co., Ltd:
Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Beijing, with Shanghai as the main operating base for remote freighters. Air China Cargo owns 11 B777F freighters,3 B747-400 freighters and 3 A330P2F freighters. In addition, Air China Cargo also exclusively operates the belly of all Air China passenger aircraft. Air China Cargo has established a global cargo security system including Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Hangzhou, Chicago, Madrid, Liege, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei and other cities, thus being able to offer customers quality services. Air China Cargo operates 24 freighter routes and has over 1500 global ground trucking routes, enabling cargo to reach all parts of the world timely and expediently.
About AFI KLM E&M
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider. With a workforce of over 12,800, AFI KLM E&M offers comprehensive technical support for airlines, ranging from engineering and line maintenance to engine overhaul, aero structure, and fan thrust reverser support, as well as the management, repair, and supply of aircraft components, structured around a powerful logistics network. AFI KLM E&M supports almost 3,000 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines.
