AFI KLM E&M appoints Johann Panier as Chief Executive Officer of Aero Maintenance Group

July 1, 2015
Miami, July 1st, 2015 – After a year at the helm of Barfield, Johann Panier has now been appointed CEO of Aero Maintenance Group in order to lead the merger of these two subsidiaries in the Americas, allowing AFI KLM E&M to have a stronger and long-lasting footprint in the Americas. Johann Panier succeeds Christian Tallec who has led AMG for the last five years.  “I am honored to have this opportunity of leading the AMG organization. Together with the AMG and Barfield teams, we will aim to build a stronger component MRO provider that will deliver quality and innovative services to our customers in the North and South American markets while developing more synergies between entities within the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance network. I am confident about our future achievements as one combined organization, thanks to the support and dedication of AMG and Barfield employees who will contribute to our sustainable growth and commercial successes,” said Johann Panier. About AMGWith its three facilities located in Miami and Atlanta, Aero Maintenance Group (AMG) is ideally located to satisfy the needs of its customers operating commercial or regional fleets in North and South America. The Atlanta facility maintains and repairs electronic, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic instruments and accessories for regional and business fleets. The Miami facilities focus on support, repair and overhaul of pneumatic, hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems as well as avionics suites, cabin and safety equipment repairs and modifications. Together with its sister company Barfield; Aero Maintenance Group is part of the AFI KLM E&M network, a major MRO provider. For more information or quote, visit us at: www.aeromaintenancegroup.comAbout AFI KLM E&MAir 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 1,500 aircraft operated by 150 major international and domestic airlines.