AFI KLM E&M Takes Major Step Toward Sustainable MRO with SAF Adoption for Engine Testing
Paris, Amsterdam, 23h of June 2025 – Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) is proud to announce the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to power 10% of total engine test operations conducted annually at its Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) facilities. This decisive step underscores the company’s commitment to reducing its direct carbon emissions and supporting the aviation sector’s transition toward more sustainable operations.
With approximately 300 engine test runs conducted each year across its two major facilities, AFI KLM E&M’s integration of SAF represents a tangible and immediate contribution to decarbonizing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities. The initiative will officially launch in July 2025 and was highlighted during the Paris Airshow 2025, Le Bourget, Paris.
“Our engine testing operations are a critical component of MRO services. By integrating SAF into these processes, we are taking concrete action to lower our carbon footprint and set an example for sustainability within the MRO industry,” stated Jean-Louis Forest Senior Vice-President at AFI KLM E&M.
“Sustainability is one of the leading factors in everything we do at AFI KLM E&M. This initiative not only demonstrates our commitment to reducing emissions but also highlights our ambition to lead the way in sustainable aviation maintenance. We are proud to contribute actively to the decarbonization of our industry and support the global goal of greener skies” saidMartijn de Vries, Vice President at KLM Engine Services.
A Commitment to Lead in Sustainable MRO
This SAF adoption is part of a broader environmental roadmap aimed at meeting AFI KLM E&M’s 2025 sustainability targets. The SAF used for engine testing will contribute to emissions reductions without compromising safety or performance. It also provides proof of concept for wider application across maintenance operations globally.
By investing in SAF for engine testing, AFI KLM E&M reinforces its ambition to lead the way in sustainable aviation MRO and contributes to the wider decarbonization goals of the Air France-KLM Group.
About
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider. With a workforce of over 12,800, 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 3,000 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines. www.afiklmem.com
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