Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance announces a major advancement in its engine capabilities with successful finalizing the industrialization of the CFM LEAP-1A engine at its recently Upgraded Test Cell Facilities in Paris and Amsterdam.

These state-of-the-art facilities are now fully operational to conduct comprehensive performance testing and diagnostics for the latest generation of LEAP engines, supporting the Airbus A320neo family. The finalizing of the industrialization of the CFM LEAP-1B is expected later this summer.

The achievement marks a strategic milestone in AFI KLM E&M’s long-term investment in advanced MRO infrastructure and underscores its leadership in servicing new-generation engine platforms.

The key capabilities include full-thrust testing for LEAP-1A and later this summer LEAP-1B engines, simulating operational flight conditions. Real-time digital data acquisition systems, ensuring full traceability and OEM compliance. Also advanced noise and vibration analysis for comprehensive performance monitoring and integrated automation and safety systems, enabling efficient and reliable engine runs.

“The commissioning and certification of these new facilities represent a major step forward in our ability to support the world’s leading airlines with the highest standard of engine MRO,” said Jean Louis Forest, Senior Vice President Group Engines at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance. “As LEAP engines become the backbone of modern narrowbody fleets, this test cell gives us a strategic advantage in ensuring quick turnarounds and uncompromising reliability for our customers.”