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With a strong reputation in the aviation industry , KLM UK Engineering Ltd ( KLM UK ) stands out as a top provider of maintenance , repair , and overhaul ( MRO ) services for commercial aircrafts . The company ’ s expertise covers certain regional and narrow body aircraft types , and its operations encompass six fully equipped modern base maintenance bays spread across three hangars . From servicing Avro , Boeing and Embraer aircraft to offering parking , and storage solutions , KLM UK is committed to delivering excellence . The organization stays ahead of competitors through continuous investments in its people and facilities as showcased by its new fully furnished workshop facility , furnished with the latest equipment . Paul Conway , Business Development and Sales Director , talks us through the company ’ s journey .
“ KLM UK is part of the Air France KLM group – a joint venture between Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines . We report to KLM Engineering and Maintenance , which is the technical division of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines . As a standalone UK entity , our specialization lies in being an MRO business , specifically focusing on airframe maintenance . This involves servicing the aircraft itself , excluding the engines , undercarriages , and components . Historically , we originated from Norwich airport as Air Anglia , which merged with other regional airlines , Air Westward , Air Wales and British Island Airways . These small regional airlines have mostly phased out due to the rise of low-cost carriers and industry changes . Air UK emerged from this union and operated from the former Air Anglia facilities at Norwich airport . During that time , it was a full-service airline with physical ticketing and reservations teams . Air UK specialized in short connections and regional connectivity ,
feeding smaller regional airports like Norwich into Amsterdam airport . This is where the relationship with Royal Dutch Airlines KLM began and their stake in the business gradually increased . In the late 1990s , Air UK was rebranded as KLM UK . Eventually , KLM UK transformed into KLM UK Engineering , and the airline merged with KLM Cityhopper , a regional feeder , in the early 2000s ,” he begins .
Training programs
Besides the MRO services it is known for , KLM UK has gained a reputation for its training program , which Paul discusses in detail . “ Our three key products are base maintenance , which involves working in
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