Safran Nacelles and Air France International KLM Engineering & Maintenance have signed license agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the Airbus A320neo’s LEAP-1A nacelles.
Over 2,500 nacelles produced by Safran Nacelles are currently in service on Airbus A320neo aircraft that are powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines.
Safran Nacelles’ and AFI KLM E&M’s global network of MRO stations mean A320neo operators “are assured to find a station nearby so that repair time can be shortened and the cost of logistics reduced”, according to a statement announcing the deal.
“We’re familiar with the quality and reliability of the support solutions offered by the AFI KLM E&M, which is, and shall remain, a valuable partner for Safran Nacelles in the after-sales market,” said Alain Berger, Safran Nacelles’ executive vice president – customer support & services.
“The LEAP-1A nacelles license contributes to AFI KLM E&M’s strategy to develop a full capability on the LEAP engine based on its dual expertise of an airline-MRO,” said Benjamin Moreau, senior vice president strategy & business development at AFI KLM E&M.
