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Peter van der Horst Appointed Managing Director at KLM UK Engineering Limited
Peter van der Horst Appointed Managing Director,
KLM UK Engineering Limited
Paris, Amstelveen, 29 June 2016 –Peter van der Horst has been appointed Managing Director of KLM UK Engineering Limited as of 1st July. KLM UK Engineering is a wholly-owned AFI KLM E&M subsidiary specialising in maintenance solutions for regional and narrow-body aircraft fleets. Peter van der Horst started his career in 1985 with Martinair where he held several operational management positions followed by: Director Cargo Operations, Director Aircraft Maintenance, Director Technical Operations and VP Maintenance and Engineering. In 2013 he moved to KLM E&M and was appointed as VP Line Maintenance.
On learning of his appointment, Peter van der Horst said: “I am very proud to be appointed Managing Director of KLM UK Engineering Limited. I hope that the knowledge acquired in my previous functions will bring a valuable contribution to KLM
KLM UK Engineering signs MOU with Nilai University
KLM
Under the agreement, KLM UK Engineering will support
With over 150 students graduating each year, the programme is equipping the aviation industry with skilled, qualified and competent engineers for the next generation.
Prof.Dato' Dr.Sothi Rachagan, Vice-Chancellor of Nilai University said: “Combining the exceptional learning environment of Nilai University with a world renowned MRO is a decision that will give our students an increased learning experience. This long term partnership will allow both
Whilst Wayne Easlea, Operations Director of KLMUKE added: “The partnership with Nilai is a huge step forward in our aim to connect KLMUKE’s VLE products to many young engineers in the
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KLM UK Engineering Charity Golf Day 2016
KLM UK Engineering Limited & KLM Cityhopper Donate Aircraft Display Engine to UTC Norfolk
KLM UK Engineering Limited & KLM Cityhopper Donate Aircraft Display Engine
to University Technical College Norfolk
KLM UK Engineering Limited (KLMUKE) & KLM Cityhopper (KLC) are delighted to be presenting University Technical College (UTC) Norfolk with a rebuilt ex-Fokker 70 Rolls Royce Tay620 Engine, which will be displayed in the facility’s auditorium. The engine flew 26 years of revenue service at different airlines, and since 1996 operated for KLM Cityhopper (formerly Air-UK / KLM-UK). The next host for the engine will be the International Aviation Academy in Norwich, which will receive the engine early 2017 when the new facility is commissioned.
KLM UK Engineering Limited (KLMUKE) is the leading UK based Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO) offering a high quality service and products from its head office location in Norwich, at Norwich Airport. With 5 fully equipped modern heavy maintenance bays across 3 hangars and over over 40 years of experience on many aircraft types, including Embraer 170/190, Boeing 737 All Series, Airbus A320 Family, BAe 146 & Avro RJ and Fokker 70/100 types, KLM UK Engineering Limited (KLMUKE) has a solid customer base. Included in our capability and experience is the ability to carry out heavy modifications either at our Norwich facility or at the operator’s home base.
There is an extensive on-site Workshop supporting all base maintenance activities, delivering a high quality of modifications, repairs, overhaul, NDT, Paint Shop, Trim Bay, Composite and component repairs.
KLM UK Engineering Limited (KLMUKE) has been based at Norwich Airport for 40 years and employs approximately 370 people and provides line maintenance support throughout the UK. The Company prides itself on having an experienced and skilled work force, delivering a superior service and high quality product at a competitive price.
KLM UK Engineering Limited (KLMUKE) has an on-site Part 147 Technical Training College delivering BSc (Hons) Professional Aviation Engineering Practice, Aviation Engineering, EASA CAT A, B1.1 & B2 Type Training / Basic courses, Compliance and e-learning training.
KLMUKE awarded Aviation Skills Partnership Business of the Year 2015
KLM UK Engineering awarded Aviation Skills Partnership Business of Year 2015 at the House of Commons, where they launched the manifesto for the International Aviation Academy Norwich.
See Arjan Meijer - Managing Director & Simon Rhodes - Head of Technical College