Woodward and AFI KLM E&M Announce Elite-Level Licensing Agreement for LEAP Engine MRO Services

April 22, 2026

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has signed an Elite Licensed Repair Service Facility (LRSF) Agreement with Woodward to support the CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines.

Under this agreement, AFI KLM E&M is now authorized to deliver a full suite of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for Woodward components across the CFM LEAP engine family. This includes fuel controls, actuators, pumps, and valves-critical systems ensuring optimal engine performance and reliability.

With a rapidly expanding global CFM LEAP engine fleet, this agreement strengthens AFI KLM E&M’s position as a CFM Premier MRO Provider, making it a key player in next-generation engine support. It also reinforces the Group’s ability to meet increasing demand for high-quality, reliable, and competitive MRO solutions worldwide.

For airline operators, the partnership enhances access to certified repair capabilities for essential fuel system components, contributing to improved turnaround times and operational efficiency. By combining AFI KLM E&M’s recognized expertise in engine maintenance with Woodward’s advanced technologies, the collaboration aims to maximize fleet availability while minimizing maintenance-related disruptions.

“This agreement marks an important milestone in expanding our LEAP engine support capabilities and further strengthening our collaboration with Woodward,” said Anne Brachet, Executive Vice President Air France-KLM E&M. “As the LEAP fleet continues to grow, our priority is to provide our customers with reliable, high-performance MRO solutions that ensure operational continuity and cost efficiency. This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering best-in-class support for next-generation engines.”

“This agreement reflects the start of a new chapter in our relationship with AFI KLM E&M, and we are honored to add such a reputable provider of services to the Woodward Elite LRSF network,” said John DiSilvestro, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Service at Woodward. “With an ever-growing fleet of CFM LEAP engines, having a trusted and experienced services provider like AFI KLM E&M is critical to ensuring seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.”

Source : Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M)