Paris, Amstelveen, Dubai, Sharjah, UAE 14 November 2017 - Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), announced today that it has signed a long-term, full engine support contract for its growing Airbus A320 fleet with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider.
The agreement was signed by Adel Abdulla Al.Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia and Fabrice Defrance, Senior Vice President Commercial of AFI KLM E&M at the Dubai Airshow 2017. The contract covers engine maintenance of Air Arabia's current and expanding fleet of 50 A320 aircraft. The new contract covers the full array of Air Arabia's fleet requirements, from shop visits to worldwide on-wing support. Real-time engine monitoring will also be on offer via the Prognos® for Engine predictive maintenance solution developed by AFI KLM E&M at its innovation platform, The MRO Lab.Strong regional ambitions Adel Abdulla Al.Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia said "Our decision to opt for AFI KLM E&M to fulfil this large-scale and long-term contract demonstrates our confidence in their ability to deliver the level of quality we expect. Working with the right partners will help us grow our fleet and the routes we serve at a faster pace."Fabrice Defrance, Senior Vice President Commercial AFI KLM E&M, added: "We are pleased to have Air Arabia select us as a partner of choice for their growing A320 fleet. It is a powerful signal of our ambition to expand in the Middle East and Africa across the full array of our MRO services, and in particular our engine support services."
This agreement strengthens the carrier's existing partnership as AFI KLM E&M provides airframe support to Air Arabia via its specialized Moroccan joint venture, Aerotechnic Industries (ATI). Air Arabia currently operates flights to 133 routes across the globe from five hubs located in the Middle East and North Africa.About Air Arabia
Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa's leading low-cost carrier (LCC). Air Arabia commenced operations in October 2003 and currently operates a fleet of 50 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving over 133 routes from five hubs in the UAE (SHJ & RKT), Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. Air Arabia is an award-winning airline that focuses on offering comfort, reliability and value-for-money air travel.
For further information, please visit: www.airarabia.comAbout 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 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
The agreement was signed by Adel Abdulla Al.Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia and Fabrice Defrance, Senior Vice President Commercial of AFI KLM E&M at the Dubai Airshow 2017. The contract covers engine maintenance of Air Arabia's current and expanding fleet of 50 A320 aircraft. The new contract covers the full array of Air Arabia's fleet requirements, from shop visits to worldwide on-wing support. Real-time engine monitoring will also be on offer via the Prognos® for Engine predictive maintenance solution developed by AFI KLM E&M at its innovation platform, The MRO Lab.Strong regional ambitions Adel Abdulla Al.Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia said "Our decision to opt for AFI KLM E&M to fulfil this large-scale and long-term contract demonstrates our confidence in their ability to deliver the level of quality we expect. Working with the right partners will help us grow our fleet and the routes we serve at a faster pace."Fabrice Defrance, Senior Vice President Commercial AFI KLM E&M, added: "We are pleased to have Air Arabia select us as a partner of choice for their growing A320 fleet. It is a powerful signal of our ambition to expand in the Middle East and Africa across the full array of our MRO services, and in particular our engine support services."
This agreement strengthens the carrier's existing partnership as AFI KLM E&M provides airframe support to Air Arabia via its specialized Moroccan joint venture, Aerotechnic Industries (ATI). Air Arabia currently operates flights to 133 routes across the globe from five hubs located in the Middle East and North Africa.About Air Arabia
Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa's leading low-cost carrier (LCC). Air Arabia commenced operations in October 2003 and currently operates a fleet of 50 new Airbus A320 aircraft, serving over 133 routes from five hubs in the UAE (SHJ & RKT), Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. Air Arabia is an award-winning airline that focuses on offering comfort, reliability and value-for-money air travel.
For further information, please visit: www.airarabia.comAbout 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 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
