KLM UK Engineering is Awarded Corendon Dutch Airlines Base Maintenance Check
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KLM UK Engineering is excited to announce that Corendon Dutch Airlines has signed a contract for two heavy maintenance checks during 2016 & 2017 on their Boeing 737-800’s as well as signing a long term GTA. This news follows the new deal with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide Corendon Airlines Turkey and Corendon Dutch Airlines with engine maintenance services for twelve CFM56-7B engines in their fleets.
Peter van der Horst, Managing Director of KLM UK, said: ‘It is great news to have been awarded Corendon Dutch Airlines heavy maintenance checks and it allows KLMUKE to build on the existing group relationships and we look forward to working closely with Corendon for many years to come’.
About Corendon Airlines
With a current fleet of 11 Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated at Corendon Airlines,
Embaer Base Maintenance Approval Awarded to KLM UK Engineering Limited
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A European leader in the regional jets & narrow body aircraft market and having an internationally acknowledged expertise on the BAe146/Avro RJ, Fokker 70/100, Boeing 737 & Airbus A320 Family, KLM UK Engineering has extended its services to include the Embraer 170/190 Family to meet the growing demands from its customer base. This latest offering compliments the existing portfolio at KLM UK Engineering’s facility, where it can maintain 5 lines of heavy maintenance, provide onsite workshop support and operates a technical training college delivering Part147.
Peter van der Horst, Managing Director - "We are delighted to be adding the E170/190 to our heavy maintenance portfolio and will provide a competitive rate, high quality product & short turnaround times to both existing and new customers. We have been delivering line maintenance support for a number of years on the Embraer product and will start our first heavy checks in
About KLM
KLM UK Engineering Limited is a leading regional aircraft and narrow body MRO, wholly owned by KLM and member of the AFI KLM E&M Network. Services include base maintenance, line maintenance,component sales, technical training and disassembly of Boeing 737’s, Airbus A320’s, Fokker 70/100, BAe146/Avro RJ’s and Embraer E170/190. KLM UK Engineering has been based at
The technical training college has been in operation for over 25 years, and in this time has directly trained staff and successfully run an in-house apprenticeship scheme. It is currently offering a virtual learning environment product for EASA licenses as well as several Airworthiness courses. KLMUKE is promoting these to the market, both for commercial and military operations. The college has been working with universities & colleges to deliver a foundation course in aircraft engineering & BSc Hons Aircraft Engineering and will form part of the new
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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
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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
About Nilai
NilaiUniversity was established as