AFI KLM E&M and Corendon renew their partnership

Corendon once again demonstrates its faith in AFI KLM E&M’s services for the CFM56- 7B engines fitted on its Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Paris, Amstelveen, Le Bourget, June 18, 2019 – AFI KLM E&M and Corendon Airlines have renewed and extended the CFM56-7B engine support agreement that has united the companies for several years. The contract provides full engine support services, including the conduction of shop visits and supply of replacement engines, and now covers Corendon Airlines’ Turkish and Maltese fleets.

Longstanding partnership AFI KLM E&M has been providing support for Corendon Airlines via its aeronautic maintenance solutions for several years, for several products including 737NG component support and CFM56-7B engine support. Over the course of these partnerships, the two groups have formed a robust working relationship which has been further strengthened via this new agreement. AFI KLM E&M’s experience and dual expertise (MRO-) for the CFM56-7B product are what provide Corendon Airlines with the assurance of premium quality support services – both highly responsive and adapted to the requirements and challenges of their operations.

Yildiray Karaer, co-founder and CEO of Corendon Airlines, stated: “AFI KLM E&M has been supporting Corendon Airlines’ company operations for over 7 years, and we know the quality and the expertise that come with the solutions delivered by the group’s MRO. AFI KLM E&M constitutes a reliable strategic partner for our companies, and so we are able to renew this partnership in total confidence.”

Ton Dortmans, Executive Vice President KLM E&M, added: “This new agreement highlights AFI KLM E&M’s ability to form solid, long-term partnerships with its clients despite a very competitive environment. We’re delighted to continue supporting Corendon Airlines over the coming years by providing reliable, competitive support services.”

About Corendon Airlines Corendon Airlines and its Maltese affiliate operate a fleet of 18 Boeing 737- 800 / MAX 8, offering flights and charter services to Europe, Asia and Africa. The Corendon Airlines network covers several dozen countries and destinations, including major airports in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Turkey. www.corendonairlines.com

About AFI KLM E&M Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider. With a workforce of over 14,000, 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 2,000 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines. www.afiklmem.com or mobile.afiklmem.com

For more information please contact: Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance Head of Strategy, Marketing and Communication Vincent Metz Phone: +33 (0)1 49 89 52 33 E-mail: metz@.com