# AerCap and AFI KLM E&M enter exclusive negotiations for LEAP engine joint venture

AerCap and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance announced exclusive negotiations to form a joint venture that will own and manage a fleet of CFMI LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines for MRO support.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2025-06-17
- Where: France
- Status: announced
- Products: LEAP-1A engines, LEAP-1B engines, MRO services
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [AerCap](https://endata.com/companies/20782.md) (partner)
- [Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance](https://endata.com/companies/51449.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [aercap.com](https://www.aercap.com/news-media/press-releases/detail/603/aercap-and-air-france-industries-klm-engineering), 2025-06-17: "This new venture not only underscores the strength of our strategic partnership but also reflects the mutual trust and commitment between our two companies."

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