# Air France-KLM and Airbus form Alpha Component Solutions joint venture

Air France-KLM Group and Airbus established a 50/50 joint venture called Alpha Component Solutions to provide component support, maintenance and repair services for the A350 aircraft. The venture has secured contracts covering over 500 aircraft and will begin operations in 2026.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-11-10
- Status: announced
- Products: A350 component support, maintenance services, repair services
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Airbus](https://endata.com/companies/1653.md) (partner)
- [Air France-KLM](https://endata.com/companies/15084.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [biz.heraldcorp.com](https://biz.heraldcorp.com/article/10931416), 2026-11-09: "Building on AFI KLM E&M's extensive aircraft maintenance expertise and the experience accumulated through airline operations, we will deliver solutions optimized for each airline's operating environment."
- [mbiz.heraldcorp.com](https://mbiz.heraldcorp.com/article/10931416), 2026-11-09: "Building on AFI KLM E&M's extensive aircraft maintenance expertise and the experience accumulated through airline operations, we will deliver solutions optimized for each airline's operating environment."

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