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Engine support: a flagship
product
The growth in the engine business is
underpinned by the scale effect provided by
the Group fleets and from key alliances with
engine OEMs. This year, Air France Industries
significantly increased its GE90 engine overhaul
capability. KLM E&M continued to develop its
position in the overhaul of General Electric’s
CF6-80 E1 and bolstered its positioning on
CFM International’s CFM56-57 (a 50/50
joint-venture between General Electric and
Safran).
AFI-KLM E&M continues its international
development via strategic partnerships.
The Group has created Turbine Support
International (TSI), a joint-venture in association
with Aviation Repair Technologies. This new
entity, based in the United States, is reponsible
for the disassembly, inspection and repair
of parts on the CF6-50, CF6-80 and CFM 56
engines and will enable both the increased
use of re-certified parts and the reduction in
product materials costs.
140 Boeing 777s handled
via the CSP (Component Support
Program) partnership between
Air France Industries and Boeing
2% reduction in MRO
expenditure by the aviation industry
in 2008
974 million euros of revenues
95 million euros of operating
income
Operational synergies and a
single interface with the client
AFI and KLM E&M continue to work
towards establishing a joint organization
aimed at developing their maintenance
network through the optimum assignment
of specialized product responsibilities within
their respective operating units.
Finalized at the beginning of the 2008-09
financial year, the creation of a joint structure
to be responsible for strategy, industrial and
commercial development, the sales forces
and external communication has established
a single interface with clients.
Furthermore, in order to achieve the cost-
savings objectives, a common procurement
organization was also created through
a joint maintenance department within the
Air France Procurement division.
Lastly, this year saw the launch of a joint
Supply Chain: Logistics project.
Maintenance
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Air-France KLM - Annual report 2008-09