Syphax Airlines Becomes A330 Components Support Customer

Paris, Amstelveen, 21 June 2013 – Recently-formed Tunisian carrier Syphax Airlines has decided to entrust component maintenance for its first A330 to AFI KLM E&M. The two groups have already been working together at Roissy-CDG as part of a line maintenance agreement. The component support services delivered by AFI KLM E&M include repairs, dedicated access to the spares pool, and the supply of a Main Base Kit on Syphax premises. Syphax will also benefit from line maintenance services in Tunisia, ground services at airports in Continental France, and dedicated engineering support for its A330, thanks to Air France Consulting expertise and its partner AMC (Aircraft Management & Consulting).

Tailor-made maintenance offer
Mohamed Frikha, the Founder and CEO of Syphax Airlines, said: “We are delighted to consolidate our relationship with a world-class provider of MRO services. By offering us a tailor-made solution, AFI KLM E&M is ensuring that Syphax Airlines benefits from total and continuous support without any break between the engineering and component support aspects. We have every confidence in their ability to deliver reliable, top-quality services for our A330, the first such aircraft ever operated by a Tunisian airline.”

A leader in A330 component support
With its global network and international logistics centers, AFI KLM E&M is a market leader for A330/A340 maintenance. To date, the Group provides support for over 200 aircraft for nearly two dozen airlines.

Fabrice Defrance, AFI KLM E&M Senior VP Commercial, stated: “AFI KLM E&M is pleased to contribute to the development of a dynamic young airline. We will do everything in our power to be worthy of the trust Syphax Airlines has placed in us.”