Vietnamese operator Bamboo Airways has entrusted 'AFI KLM E&M' with a support program for its GEnx engines, coupled with a first C - Check on its Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners fleet , expecting a rapid growth in Vietnamese air travel sector despite the global Pandemic crisis.
A Bamboo Airways Boeing 787 has already undergone a C-Check at AFI KLM E&M's Amsterdam base, followed by the removal of a first GEnx engine. The partners’ objective is to capitalize on these scheduled maintenance visits to optimize logistics and TATs during engine shop visits.
Supporting the growth of Bamboo Airways This is a new mark of confidence in AFI KLM E&M from Bamboo Airways. The MRO has been accompanying the Vietnamese airline since its founding in 2018.
Earlier on september 22nd, Bamboo Airways had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with GE Aviation to purchase GEnx engines for its Boeing 787-9 aircraft order of 10 firm and 20 options valued at close to $2 billion (USD) list price.
The GEnx is a high-thrust jet engine developed for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 747-8 aircraft. It has the advantage of low fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions up to 15% compared to the GE’s CF6 engine.
Representing a giant leap forward in propulsion technology, GEnx uses lightweight durable materials and advanced design processes to reduce weight, improve performance, and lower maintenance, making it the best engine choice for many long-haul flights.
At the end of 2020, Bamboo Airways joined the 787 Operators Community led by AFI KLM E&M and has since benefited from full components support for its fleet, including repairs, logistics, the provision of an advanced stock at its Hanoi base and access to spare parts pools located around the world.
“We are pleased to continue to build on our trust-based relationship with Bamboo Airways," said Ton Dortmans, EVP KLM Engineering & Maintenance. “Over the past months we have worked closely together to address the crisis and implement all necessary adapted solutions. Today, we are more than ever committed to helping Bamboo Airways prepare for the restart of international traffic in the best possible conditions, and to support its strong growth ambitions in terms of fleet expansion and the opening of new routes, especially to Europe”.
Mastery of the 787 product Nguyen Minh Khoa, Director of Leasing and Procurement at Bamboo Airways, commented:
“As airline-MRO, the AFI KLM E&M teams in Amsterdam have been very responsive and attentive to our needs, both technically and in terms of preparing to welcome our teams and aircraft. The expertise of an MRO with a thorough knowledge of the 787 fleets is of great significance for Bamboo Airways to enhance the operational efficiency and superb services of outstanding quality, contributing to the commercial success of our expansive flight network from Vietnam to the most demanding aviation markets in the world.”
Bamboo Airways is the first airline in Vietnam aiming to provide 5-star oriented services, with the core value of hospitality and professionalism. Bamboo Airways currently operates over 60 domestic and international routes, the largest scale in the Vietnam aviation industry.
It has led the entire Vietnam aviation industry in terms of on-time performance for three consecutive years from 2019 to 2021. Bamboo Airways was voted as the airline with the best service in Vietnam, the favorite carrier of golfers in Vietnam, the Asia’s leading regional airline.
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider. With a workforce of over 14,000, 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 2,800 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines.
Report By : AFI KLM E&M.
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