Press Release
EPCOR and Finnair Announce Renewal of Contract for
A330 APU Services
Paris, Schiphol-Rijk, Helsinki, 25th of March 2025 –– EPCOR B.V., the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) center of excellence for the repair of Auxiliary Power Units (APU’s) and pneumatic components, and Finnair, Finland’s flagship airline, are pleased to announce the contract renewal for the maintenance of (APUs) on Finnair’s Airbus A330 fleet. This renewed contract extends the partnership for an additional five years and will see EPCOR continuing to provide expert maintenance services for the GTCP331-350 model APUs. The extension of this contract marks a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between EPCOR and Finnair. EPCOR has been a trusted partner in ensuring the reliability and performance of Finnair’s A330 fleet APUs.
The renewed contract not only solidifies the existing partnership but also sets the stage for future collaboration and innovation. Both EPCOR and Finnair are committed to exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance maintenance processes and ensure the highest levels of service quality.
‘We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Finnair,’ said Rob van de Graaf, Commercial Director of EPCOR B.V. ‘Our teams are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of maintenance and repair services, ensuring that Finnair’s A330 fleet operates with optimal efficiency and reliability. The renewal of this contract is a testament to the confidence Finnair has in our capabilities and the quality of our services.’
‘We are pleased to renew our contract with EPCOR for the maintenance of our A330 fleet’s APUs,’ said Mervi Moldakainen, Director Technical Procurement at Finnair. ‘The reliability and performance of our aircraft are paramount, and EPCOR’s expertise ensures that our fleet remains in top condition. This partnership is crucial in helping us maintain our high standards of safety and operational efficiency.’
About Finnair:
Finnair, founded in 1923, is Finland's flagship airline and one of the world's oldest continuously operating airlines. Headquartered in Helsinki, with its main hub at Helsinki Airport, Finnair connects over 100 destinations across Europe, Asia, and North America. Finnair’s fleet consists of 80 aircraft.
About EPCOR
EPCOR BV is a wholly owned subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, part of the Air France-KLM Group, holding amongst others EASA, FAA, CAAC, CAAV certifications. Within the Group EPCOR provides MRO support for the APUs for a wide range of commercial aircraft and is a licensed and OEM warranty approved Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney Canada (former HSPS) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) repair center. EPCOR maintains APUs on Boeing 737NG/MAX (GTCP131-9B), 777 (GTCP331-500B) and 787 (APS5000), Airbus A220 (GTCP131-9C), A320neo/family (GTCP131-9A, A330neo, A340 (GTCP331-350) and A350 (HGT1700). Besides the APU capability EPCOR also maintains and overhauls air cycle machines on 737, 777, 787 and Emb170/190, 787 Cabin Air Compressor (CAC), environmental control systems, starters and many other components installed on large commercial aircraft. EPCOR also offers ‘PROGNOS® for APU’ for predictive maintenance support.
