Paris, Amstelveen, 3 September 2015 - Safi Airways has confirmed its confidence in AFI KLM E&M by signing a component support contract covering their three A320-family aircraft. The agreement includes repairs and access to a spares pool.
Cooperation developing
This is the second contract that Safi Airways has signed with AFI KLM E&M. Fabrice Defrance, AFI KLM E&M SVP Commercial said: "Safi Airways has already shown its confidence in us in the past with a cabin modification contract for one of its aircraft. That cooperation is being extended today with the signing of this component support contract." Safi Airways' acting CEO, Zaidan Khalifat added: "We were very pleased with the work of the Dubai sales team, which was able to submit an offer that included a stock of spare parts based in Dubai, where we operate." This forward parts pool will mean improved component support responsiveness in the Gulf region.
About Safi Airways
Founded in 2006, Safi Airways is an international airline based in Afghanistan which is fully recognized as full IATA member, it caters to passengers travelling to and from Afghanistan, serving destinations including Jeddah, Dubai, Islamabad and Delhi. Safi Airways is owned by the Dubai-based Safi Group conglomerate. The airline is headquartered in Kabul, Afghanistan, and operates an administrative office in Dubai.
www.safiairways.com
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 1,500 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines.
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