Barfield Celebrates 80 Years in Business as Major Player in Aviation Maintenance
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance American Subsidiary, Barfield, is proud to celebrate 80 years of innovation as a leading player in the aviation maintenance industry.
Paris, Amstelveen, Miami, April 8, 2025 – Barfield, a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) in the Americas, is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2025, marking eight decades of innovation and excellence in the aviation maintenance industry.
Founded in 1945 by James W. Barfield, the company has grown from a family-owned business to a nationally recognized provider of top-tier MRO services and Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE). Barfield's journey began with Mr. Barfield's vision to provide high-quality aircraft maintenance services to a rapidly expanding industry, leveraging his technical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit.
Over the years, Barfield has expanded its capabilities and reach:
- The company now operates in 4 cities across the United States, including Miami, Phoenix, Louisville, and Atlanta
- Barfield offers comprehensive support programs for various aircraft types, including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, ATR, and Embraer.
- Barfield's services encompass component repair and overhaul, airline programs, distribution, GSTE, rotables and trading, and UAV support
In 2014, Barfield became part of the AFI KLM E&M network, further strengthening its position in the market. Today, with a workforce of over 430 employees, Barfield continues to serve the needs of commercial, regional and cargo operators across North, Central, South America, Europe and other regions of the world. As Barfield celebrates this significant milestone, it remains focused on quality, excellent customer care and innovation, and solidifying its position as a key player in the aviation maintenance industry.
Gilles Mercier, Chief Executive Officer of Barfield, emphasized the company's commitment to its rich legacy: "We are honored to continue building on such a remarkable foundation. Few companies reach an 80-year milestone—a testament to our resilience and agility over the years. This incredible journey has been made possible by the trust of our valued customers and business partners, as well as the dedication and talent of our exceptional team.”
About Barfield Inc.
Barfield consists of over 430 employees across its facilities in Miami, Phoenix, Louisville and Atlanta. With its leading facilities, Barfield can satisfy the needs of customers operating commercial, regional, or cargo fleets in North, Central, South America, Europe, and other regions in the world. From MRO Services to Distribution and Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE), Barfield provides complete tailor-made support programs for Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier,ATR, and Embraer aircraft to operators in need of inventory and logistics solutions, repair management programs, engineering and fleet support, and component reliability management. Barfield is part of the AFI KLM E&M network, a major MRO provider.
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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.
