AFI KLM E&M Wins Flybe Finland ATR Components Support
Flybe Finland now has access to AFI KLM E&M’s MRO expertise and know-how for its regional aircraft, after the MRO provider signed a long-term maintenance and pooling contract with Flybe-Finnair joint venture Flybe Finland. The agreement covers an extensive array of components, including the propellers of the turboprop aircraft. Three ATR 42s and eleven ATR 72s are concerned – a number which may nevertheless change in line with client requirements and its ambition to grow in the Nordic market.The contract includes access to a spares pool located at AFI KLM E&M’s Roissy-CDG Logistics Centre, and the lease of a Main Base Kit, to be positioned at Flybe Finland’s Vantaa-Helsinki airport main base.
Promising market
Andy Johnson, Engineering Director Flybe Europe, said “Our airline has chosen AFI KLM E&M because the group offered the best response to our operational requirements and made us a very competitive offer. The reputation and proven know-how of AFI KLM E&M did the rest.” According to Rob Pruim, AFI KLM E&M Senior VP Sales International,”This type of contract is important for us. The signing is good news as it means we have positioned ourselves even more strongly in this challenging regional aircraft market, which we will continue to support with our services.”
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Source: AFI KLM E&M
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