AAR and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to form joint venture in Asia-Pacific region

Wood Dale, Illinois, Paris, Amstelveen, Chonburi, Thailand — AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), a multi-product airline MRO, announced today they signed an agreement to form a joint venture in the Asia-Pacific region to support nacelles of next generation aircraft. This is the second joint venture to be formed by the companies. The first was formed in 2021 by Triumph Product Support, which was acquired by AAR earlier this year, and AFI KLM E&M to serve the Americas region.
Located in AAR’s Chonburi, Thailand, facility, the new joint venture will perform next generation nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, including on-wing / on-site inspections, and ensure extensive part availability for their valued customers. Together, AAR and AFI KLM E&M are dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of the aviation industry and maintaining their highly regarded reputations for excellence in MRO services. The combination of an independent MRO with a global airline and MRO will provide unparalleled service and support for operators. The formation of the joint venture is subject to regulatory approval and serves as an addition to the worldwide network for nacelle services.
“This partnership with AAR strengthens both our positions in the Asia-Pacific region. Our expertise, local proximity, and sustainable supply chain will ensure superior MRO services with enhanced efficiency, reliability, and part availability,” said Benjamin Moreau, AFI KLM E&M’s Senior Vice President of Strategy & Business Development.
“By combining the experiences and innovative approaches of AAR and AFI KLM E&M, we are able to expand our nacelle capabilities portfolio and support an extensive network of operators,” said Jim Berberet, AAR’s Senior Vice President of Component Services. “Our joint venture will be positioned with strong capability to meet the needs of the largest fleets in the APAC region, and we plan to continue to cover additional engine nacelle types in the future.”
About AAR
AAR is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Repair & Engineering, Integrated Solutions, and Expeditionary Services. Additional information can be found at aarcorp.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 12,800, 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 3,000 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines. www.afiklmem.com
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