AFI KLM E&M takes major step toward sustainable MRO with SAF adoption for engine testing

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. With approximately 300 engine test runs conducted each year across the 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. This SAF adoption is part of a broader environmental roadmap aimed at meeting AFI KLM E&M’s 2025 sustainability targets. Jean-Louis Forest, Senior Vice-President at AFI KLM E&M: “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.” Martijn de Vries, Vice President at KLM Engine Services: “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.”