Paris, Amstelveen,  Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation and Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M)  have signed a long-term repair license agreement for providing MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) services on Hamilton Sundstrand's components for the Boeing 787. 

This relationship allows AFI KLM E&M to expand its nose-to-tail service by including in its portfolio of  services Hamilton Sundstrand components to Boeing 787 customers, including latest technologies (replacing bleed systems) and new liquid cooling systems. For the 787, as for other aircraft types in the past, AFI KLM E&M will continue its successful path of developing and applying sophisticated repairs. The agreement also enables AFI KLM E&M to become an official member of Hamilton Sundstrand's 787 MRO supplier network.
Jim Patrick, vice president and general manager Customer Service of Hamilton Sundstrand said: "Hamilton Sundstrand believes the 787 structure will improve worldwide customer service on our systems with the newest relationship with AFI KLM E&M.
"AFI KLM E&M's vast experience as a global operator and its long and extensive experience in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul, industry will provide a unique prospective to successfully support our customers."  

Franck Terner, President of Air France Industries and Ton Dortmans, Executive Vice President of KLM Engineering & Maintenance, added: "This collaboration feels as a logical expansion of the strong relationship we have had over many years with Hamilton  Sundstrand. With this partnership, we are pleased to offer to our customers extended 787 adaptive solutions. As Air France KLM has ordered 25 Boeing 787-9 aircraft and have taken options for another 25, we will also be able to include our operational experience as an operator in our global services to our customers."

Source: Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance