Press release
AFI KLM E&M Partners with Smartwings Airlines for LEAP-1B Engine Support
Paris, Amstelveen, Prague – November 6th, 2024
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Smartwings Airlines are pleased to announce a new agreement for the comprehensive maintenance of its LEAP-1B engines. This strategic partnership will harness AFI KLM E&M’s technical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to ensure optimal engine performance, reduce operational costs, and enhance safety. The agreement covers Quick Turn Support for Smartwings' LEAP-1B engines, ensuring they operate at peak performance and reliability.
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By leveraging AFI KLM E&M’s cutting-edge facilities and technical know-how, Smartwings aims to achieve reduced operational costs and improved efficiency. The collaboration underscores Smartwings' commitment to providing reliable and efficient services to its passengers, with a strong focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Smartwings Airlines currently operates a fleet of 45 Boeing 737 aircraft, including 35 Boeing 737NG and 10 Boeing 737 MAX. This agreement marks a significant step in ensuring the continued reliability and efficiency of these aircraft, which serve a diverse network of destinations across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
“Partnering with a world-leading multi-product MRO (Maintenance Repair & Overhaul) provider as AFI KLM E&M will enable us to enhance our maintenance capabilities and support our fleet's performance. This is a great start to what we believe will be a long-term and multifaceted collaboration. Our cooperation with AFI KLM E&M is a significant milestone for Smartwings Airlines. It not only ensures the highest standards of maintenance for our LEAP-1B engines but also aligns with our commitment to operational excellence and passenger safety.”
Stasek Ludek
Technical Director of Smartwings Airlines
“It is a real pleasure to collaborate with Smartwings Airlines on this important maintenance agreement.Our expertise suits to support the LEAP-1B engines and contribute to Smartwings' goals of efficiency, safety, and sustainability. We look forward to a successful and long-lasting partnership.”
Marcel Kuijn
Vice President Sales Europe & Key Accounts at AFI KLM E&M
About Smartwings Airlines
Smartwings Airlines, a prominent Czech low-cost carrier, was established in 1997 initially operating under the name Travel Service before rebranding to Smartwings in 2018. Headquartered in Prague, Smartwings operates both scheduled and charter flights, serving a wide array of destinations. The airline is part of the Smartwings Group, which includes other subsidiaries and maintains a strategic partnership with Czech Airlines.
www.smartwings.com
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.
http://www.afiklmem.com/
