Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has extended its strategic partnership with Shenzhen Airlines and its subsidiary, Kunming Airlines, following the successful award of a three-year engine maintenance agreement.
Covering the period from 2025 to 2027, the new contract includes comprehensive maintenance for CFM56-7B engines.
Shenzhen Airlines, headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, is ranked as the fifth largest airline in mainland China. Its fleet consists of over 200 aircraft, with routes connecting almost all provincial capitals and key cities in China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan of China, the UK, Spain, Qatar, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asian countries.
AFI KLM E&M began providing CFM56-7B engine maintenance services to Shenzhen Airlines 10 years ago.
The new agreement will see all engine maintenance services performed at the renowned KLM Engine Facilities in Amsterdam, leveraging AFI KLM E&M’s advanced technical capabilities and extensive experience with the CFM56-7B engine, one of the world’s most widely used powerplants.
Tommaso Auriemma, vice president of sales Asia Pacific at AFI KLM E&M, said: “Our teams are committed to delivering reliable, top-quality maintenance while maintaining flexibility to adapt to our partners’ evolving operational needs.
“As airlines face the ongoing challenges of fleet optimisation and peak engine removal cycles, our tailored slot management and global AOG support will ensure Shenzhen Airlines and Kunming Airlines continue to operate at the highest standards of safety and efficiency. We are proud to support Shenzhen Airlines and Kunming Airlines as they continue to grow their operations in China and beyond.”
Wu Jun, vice president of Shenzhen Airlines, said: “Choosing AFI KLM E&M as one of the primary suppliers for the repair of the CFM56-7B engine is a strategic decision made by the company to ensure the reliability and operational efficiency of our fleet.
“We believe that with the company’s extensive experience in engine maintenance and its global service capabilities and network, the company can achieve better growth and ensure the safety of passenger travel.”
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