# AAR and AFI KLM E&M to form joint venture for nacelle MRO in Thailand

AAR Corp and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in Chonburi, Thailand, to provide next-generation nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The joint venture is subject to regulatory approval.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2025-07-11
- Where: Chonburi, Thailand, Thailand
- Status: announced
- Products: nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul services
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [AAR](https://endata.com/companies/939.md) (partner)
- [Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance](https://endata.com/companies/51449.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [avitrader.com](https://avitrader.com/2025/07/11/aar-and-afi-klm-em-to-establish-joint-venture-in-apac-region/), 2025-07-11: "This partnership with AAR strengthens both our positions in the Asia-Pacific region."
- [eplaneai.com](https://www.eplaneai.com/news/aar-and-afi-klm-em-to-form-joint-venture-in-asia-pacific), 2025-07-11: "This partnership with AAR strengthens both our positions in the Asia-Pacific region."

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