Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Upkeep (AFI KLM E&M) and SunExpress have signed a brand new, long-term settlement for the upkeep of CFM56-7B engines.
The contract marks a brand new chapter within the partnership between the 2 firms and can span from 2025 via 2031.
Beneath the phrases of the settlement, AFI KLM E&M will present complete store go to help companies for the CFM56-7Bs powering SunExpress’ fleet of Boeing 737 Subsequent Technology plane.
Based in Antalya as a three way partnership between Turkish Airways and Lufthansa, SunExpress operates flights to 237 routes throughout 35 nations, carrying practically 15 million passengers yearly.
The airline has formidable growth plans, with its fleet projected to develop to 166 plane by 2035.
Cemil Sayar, chief operations officer of SunExpress, mentioned: ” As our fleet continues to develop, it’s important to work with companions who perceive our evolving operational wants.
“By means of our partnership, AFI KLM E&M has persistently demonstrated technical experience and adaptability we worth, and we’re happy to increase our ongoing collaboration.”
Martijn de Vries, vice chairman at KLM Engine Companies, mentioned: “We’re honoured to resume and strengthen our partnership with SunExpress. We’re dedicated to delivering environment friendly, and high-performance engine options that help SunExpress in sustaining its glorious operational requirements.
“The potential to develop this relationship into LEAP-1B help additional displays the belief and confidence between our groups.”
The settlement was introduced in the course of the Aviation Week MRO Europe 2025 occasion in London.
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