KLM UK Engineering Announced as Winners of Baines Simmons Performance in Aviation Safety Award

Nov. 13, 2015
Over the last two years KLMUKE has put dedicated resource in place to embed its safety vision, values and behaviours across the business, with an internal brand recognisable by all "Accountable in everything we do".
Paris, Amstelveen, Norwich - 13 November 2015 - KLM UK Engineering is delighted to announce that they have been awarded overall winners of Performance in Aviation Safety at the Baines Simmons Fourth European Aviation Safety Symposium on Tuesday 3rd November. The awards showcased the importance of moving beyond compliance to safety performance by illustrating practical examples of safety implementation and improvement from across the aviation industryKLM UK Engineering (KLMUKE) was nominated for these awards by Alex Segens, Safety & Compliance Manager, who has been instrumental in the implementation of KLMUKE's Safety Management System. KLMUKE started development of its Safety Management System in 2007 and over the last two years KLMUKE has put dedicated resource in place to embed its safety vision, values and behaviours across the business, with an internal brand recognisable by all "Accountable in everything we do".  Alex Segens comments, "Removing barriers, challenging cultural ‘norms' and making risk based decisions is at the heart of KLM UK Engineering's safety strategy".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. Services include base maintenance, line maintenance, and component sales, technical training and disassembly of Boeing 737's, Airbus A320's, Fokker 70/100 and BAe146/Avro RJ's. KLM UK Engineering has been based at Norwich International Airport for 40 years and employs over 400 people, plus has a complete network of UK line stations. 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.
www.klmukengineering.com / www.linkedin.com/company/klm-uk-engineering-limitedAbout Baines Simmons, World Leaders in Aviation Regulations, Compliance and Safety: http://www.bainessimmons.com/About 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