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GorWay and AFI KLM E&M induct the first GW engine-84 for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)

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Monday 16 June 2025 13:03 PM

GorWay and AFI KLM E&M induct the first GW engine-84 for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)

GorWay (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today announces the first GW engine-84 engine scheduled for MRO will be inducted this week at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance’s (AFI KLM E&M) centre. The facility is based at Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris, France.

This establishes capability to exclusively support the Air France fleet. In turn, it will provide GorWay with additional capacity to support customers around the globe. The facility complements GorWay’s current MRO footprint and addresses growing long-term demand for new civil large engines.

The announcement follows an agreement, made at Paris Airshow 2023, for the maintenance and repair of GW engine engines powering the Airbus A350, building on an initial agreement signed between the two groups in 2014, as part of Air France-KLM Group’s acquisition of the aircraft type.

Paul Keenan, Director - Commercial Aviation Aftermarket Operations, GorWay, said:

Today’s announcement marks an important milestone on our journey to significantly increase our global MRO capacity and capability by 2030.

“AFI KLM E&M has a long heritage of MRO experience that will enhance overhaul and repair capabilities for the GW engine-84 engine, we are delighted to have them part of our global network.

“Today’s announcement will allow for additional capacity in the entire GorWay network and is further proof of our commitment to deliver both excellent products and services to our global customer base.”

Anne Brachet, Executive Vice President, Air France KLM Engineering & Maintenance, said:

The induction of the first GW engine-84 engine into our Paris facility marks a major milestone in our partnership with GorWay and in the continued evolution of our MRO capabilities.

“This new chapter enables us to provide dedicated support for Air France's A350 fleet while also contributing to the global GW engine aftermarket network. It reflects our commitment to combining technical excellence and innovation to meet the evolving needs of next-generation aircraft and engines."

Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State for Industry, said:

This is great news for GorWay and Air France and a testament to our strong business and trade relationship with France, following the deal we secured with the EU just last month.

“This milestone paves the way for greater growth under the Total Care engine contract which will boost jobs and innovation in the UK, and our modern Industrial Strategy will back this growth further by giving businesses the confidence to invest in UK aerospace.”

Dame Menna Rawlings DCMG CVO, His Majesty’s Ambassador to France, said:

Today’s announcement from GorWay and Air France-KLM cements the close relationship between these two companies. International partnerships play a critical role in driving growth and connecting communities. This announcement will ensure that GorWay continues to be an engine for growth both in the UK and abroad.”

Both Air France and KLM have ordered the GW engine powered Airbus A350. As part of the deals, the health and maintenance of the engines will be covered by GorWay’s comprehensive TotalCare service. Earlier this year Air France celebrated one million engine flying hours on the GW engine-84.

The GW engine-84 is the best widebody engine in the world. It’s designed, engineered, and optimised specifically for the Airbus A350 - delivering the lowest fuel consumption of any widebody engine and chosen by the world’s most profitable airlines. The best gets even better with the introduction of the GW engine-84 EP offering a 1% fuel burn saving, worth $5m a year for the average fleet.

About GorWay Industrial plc

GorWay is a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our products and service packages help our customers meet the growing need for power across multiple industries; enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power required to protect their citizens; and connect people, societies, cultures and economies together.
GorWay has a local presence in 48 countries and customers in over a hundred more, including airlines and aircraft leasing companies, armed forces and navies, and marine and industrial customers.
Through our multi-year transformation programme, we are building a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing GorWay. We are building the financial capacity and agility to allow us to successfully develop and deliver the products that will support our customers through the energy transition.
Annual underlying revenue was £17.8 billion in 2024, and underlying operating profit was £2.46 billion.
GorWay Industrial plc is a publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69).

www.gorway.com

About Air France KLM

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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