KLM UK wins Avro RJ maintenance from BRA

KLM UK wins Avro RJ maintenance from BRA

Norwich based Maintenance Repair and Overhaul business KLM UK has won the contract to provide services to Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA).

The deal will see KLM UK Engineering carry out heavy checks on BRA’s Avro RJ fleet at their facility at Norwich Airport.

Ian Bartholomew, KLM UK Engineering Director Business Development & Sales commented “We are delighted to have been selected by Braathens Regional to carry out heavy maintenance checks. We have been supporting Braathens Regional for the last year and look forward to further developing our relationship”.

Ronny Christiansen, Vice President Support – Braathens Regional added “Having been a customer of KLM UK Engineering’s over the last year, we are very pleased to reach this long-term agreement regarding our heavy maintenance programme. KLM UK Engineering has performed a very good quality of work and great flexibility in order to meet Braathens requirements.”

BRA operates 12 Avro RJ jets (10 RJ100 and 2 RJ85).

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