KLM and Ministry of Defence further strengthen cooperation

Exploring cooperation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
KLM and the Ministry of Defence are also exploring opportunities to collaborate on alternative aviation fuels, specifically Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Particular focus is being placed on the development and application of e-SAF (synthetic sustainable aviation fuel), a key technology for further decarbonising aviation and strengthening the strategic energy independence of the Netherlands and Europe.

Both organisations see opportunities to combine their knowledge, expertise and networks to support the development and deployment of these fuels.

Innovation
Through the HYPERION project, the Ministry of Defence and KLM Engineering & Maintenance are working together on solutions to make aircraft maintenance more efficient and sustainable. This includes further digitalisation and the application of data-driven maintenance.

Secure and transparent information exchange improves component availability, shortens turnaround times and increases operational readiness. Through this project, KLM and Defence are developing a new model for collaboration in aircraft maintenance, further strengthening the Netherlands’ leading position in this field.

Last month, KLM and the Ministry of Defence also announced that seven KLM engineers will begin training with the Royal Netherlands Air Force in September.

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