Royal Jordanian Renews Component Support Contract with AFI KLM E&M

Paris, Amstelveen, 5 February 2014 - Royal Jordanian, a long-standing AFI KLM E&M customer, renewed its trust in the services of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) group by signing a new contract to provide its A320 fleet with component support. The agreement covers the Royal Jordanian's A320s fleet, which counts 13 aircraft, and includes the provision of a Main Base Kit, pool access and component repairs on a per-flight-hour basis.

Long-term relationship
AFI KLM E&M has been providing operational support for Royal Jordanian for over a decade on all aircraft types, including A330/A340 components, A320 components, A310, A320 and A340 engines, and cabin modifications, offering the airline quick quality services.

Royal Jordanian Head of Maintenance and Engineering Department Imadedeen Faraheed said: "We are delighted to sign a new contract with AFI KLM E&M, with whom we have been engaged in a genuine, trust-based partnership for over a decade. The group always responded positively to our airline's demands, thus strengthening the overall quality of our business relations."

AFI KLM E&M Senior Vice President Commercial Fabrice Defrance said: "This agreement illustrates the strength of our relationship, which amounts to far more than simple cooperation between client and supplier. We are honoured by Royal Jordanian's trust, and hope that our cooperation will develop even further."

About Royal Jordanian
Headquartered in Amman, Royal Jordanian, the national carrier of Jordan is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It serves a network of 61 destinations spread over four continents with 32 modern and comfortable aircraft. Through its airline partners in oneworld, RJ now reaches 1,000 cities in more than 150 countries. Royal Jordanian will commence receiving 11 Boeing 787s in the second half of 2014.
For further information, please visit www.rj.com. Follow RJ at www.facebook.com/RoyalJordanian and at Twitter: @RoyalJordanian.

About AFI KLM E&M
Air France Industries and KLM Engineering & Maintenance, which joined forces following the AIR FRANCE KLM merger, are major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) providers. With a joint 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 FTR support, as well as the management, repair and supply of aircraft components, structured around a powerful logistics network. AFI KLM E&M supports almost 1,300 aircraft operated by 150 major international and domestic airlines.