Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and SalamAir Sign New Support Agreement

At the Paris Air Show 2025, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) announced a new partnership with SalamAir, marking another step in its global LEAP-1A engine support program.

This newly signed contract will provide quick-turn support for SalamAir’s LEAP-1A engines, starting with three engines immediately, and with additional units expected as SalamAir’s fleet continues to expand.

The agreement was officially signed in May 2025 and celebrated with a joint ceremony attended by senior leaders from both companies, including SalamAir CEO Adrian Hamilton-Manns.

“We are honored to begin this partnership with SalamAir, a carrier that has shown remarkable dynamism in the Middle East region,” said Pierre Teboul, SVP Commercial at Air France-KLM Engineering & Maintenance, “This contract is not just a testament to the trust our customers place in us—it demonstrates the unmatched value of our quick-turn expertise and our ability to tailor flexible solutions for rapidly growing airlines.”

“Partnering with a global MRO leader like AFI KLM E&M is a significant milestone for SalamAir,” said Adrian Hamilton-Manns, CEO of SalamAir, “As we scale up our operations and fleet, we need a maintenance partner that combines technical excellence with flexibility and responsiveness. AFI KLM E&M brings that, and more.”