KLM (Royal Dutch Airline )


For over a century, KLM has been a pioneer in the airline industry. KLM is the oldest airline still operating under its original name and aims to be the leading European network carrier in customer-centricity, efficiency and sustainability. The KLM network connects the Netherlands with all of the world’s key economic regions and is a powerful engine driving the Dutch economy.  

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is part of the Air France–KLM Group. KLM is also a member of the global SkyTeam Alliance, which has 19 member airlines.  

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KLM Engineering & Maintenance

The Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) division is KLM’s maintenance division. This division is a leading player in the global aircraft maintenance industry, taking care of the maintenance and repair of aircraft, engines and components in both the KLM fleet and the fleets of external customers. These processes are planned and executed as quickly and efficiently as possible, so that the aircraft are deployed on time for the benefit of a reliable timetable for passengers.

KLM’s contribution to R&D Mobility fund

  • Smart MRO (WP1)

    At KLM Engine Services, a division of KLM Engineering and Maintenance, we actively participate in Bright Sky Work Package 1 (Smart MRO) as one of the industry partners. Our primary role within this initiative is to serve as an end-user for a range of innovative inspection and repair techniques. In order to tailor these emerging technologies to the specific needs of our Engine Shop, we engage in close collaboration with knowledge institutes and universities. This development trajectory entails sharing our expertise and intricate knowledge of our current operational procedures. We actively involve highly skilled mechanics to provide invaluable feedback and conduct rigorous testing on newly conceived concepts.

    Simultaneously, we are the work package leader of the complete work package and also lead a specific product team. This responsibility involves establishing and maintaining the project’s overall governance structure, as well as facilitating regular meetings involving all participating stakeholders. We are leading the advancement of Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) repairs, a cutting-edge welding technique. This innovative approach not only enables us to enhance our capabilities but also significantly improves the efficiency of our repair processes when compared to existing technologies.

  • Smart Availability (WP2)

    Within WP2, KLM, together with its partners, is involved in the development, validation, and implementation of various technologies. KLM’s team of data scientists and researchers actively engage in the development of decision support tools. Simultaneously, its IT staff focuses on implementing these tools, while end-users and business analysts validate their proper functioning