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Air France-KLM and Airbus form A350 parts and maintenance venture
Air France-KLM and Airbus have formed a joint venture to support the A350, Airbus’s long-range passenger aircraft.
The new company, Alpha Component Solutions, is owned equally by the two partners.
It will build a shared pool of parts for airlines worldwide and manage repairs, maintenance support and supply chains.
Air France-KLM’s maintenance subsidiary will contribute its technical expertise and operating experience, alongside Airbus’s global service network.
The venture has secured support contracts for more than 500 aircraft from the outset.
Reliable access to parts and faster repairs can help airlines keep aircraft in service and reduce maintenance delays.
Full operations are planned to begin during 2026.
Air France-KLM and Airbus have formed a 50-50 joint venture to support A350 parts supply and maintenance.
The venture, Alpha Component Solutions, will manage a shared parts pool, repairs and supply-chain operations for airlines worldwide.
It will draw on maintenance expertise from Air France Industries KLM E&M and Airbus’s global service network.
The company has secured parts-support contracts covering more than 500 aircraft and plans to begin full operations in 2026.
- Who
- Air France-KLM and Airbus.
- What
- They formed Alpha Component Solutions, a joint venture for A350 parts supply and maintenance support.
- When
- It was announced on November 10, 2026; full operations are planned within 2026.
- Where
- The venture is intended to serve airlines worldwide.
- Why
- To strengthen A350 parts availability and maintenance support and reduce maintenance delays.
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The joint venture secured parts-support contracts covering more than 500 aircraft.
Alpha Component Solutions plans to begin full business operations.
- Ownership
- Air France-KLM and Airbus each hold 50%
- Venture
- Alpha Component Solutions
- Aircraft supported
- Airbus A350
- Contracts at launch
- Parts support for more than 500 aircraft
- Planned operations
- 2026
What people are saying
Smooth parts procurement and rapid maintenance are key to maintaining airlines’ aircraft utilization rates and operational stability.
The establishment of this joint venture is an important turning point in raising the global parts support system for the A350 to a new level.