KLM UK Engineering Widens Its Portfolio by Obtaining FAA Approval

Sept. 18, 2014
It is one of the first UK based MROs to be certified by the FAA since the US Department of Homeland Security TSA prohibition stopping the FAA issuing any new foreign repair station certifications was lifted early this year.

Paris, Amstelveen, Norwich, September 18, 2014 - KLM UK Engineering is pleased to announce that it has obtained its FAA Approval this year. 

Expanding the KLM UK Engineering's portfolio
KLM UK Engineering is one of the first UK based MRO's to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration since the US Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration prohibition stopping the FAA issuing any new foreign repair station certifications was lifted early this year. 

Arjan Meijer Managing Director of KLM UK Engineering comments "KLM UK Engineering has always had the expertise and facilities to accommodate the required work. It has been a long process, but now we are very pleased to have obtained FAA certification. This new approval allows us to expand and develop our current maintenance activities and we look forward to welcoming new customers to our hangars".            

About KLM UK Engineering
KLM UK Engineering Limited is a leading regional aircraft and narrow body MRO, wholly owned by KLM and member of the AFI KLM E&M Network part of the AIR FRANCE KLM group. Services include base maintenance, line maintenance, component sales, technical training and decommissioning of Airbus A320 Family, Boeing 737's, Fokker 70/100 and BAe146/Avro RJ's. KLM UK Engineering recently unveiled its brand new facility for the dismantling and recycling of aircraft. KLM UK Engineering has been based at Norwich International Airport for 40 years and employs approximately 400 people, plus has numerous Line Maintenance Stations including Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester. KLM UK Engineering prides itself on having an experienced and skilled work force, delivering a superior service and high quality product at a competitive price.

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 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.

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