<![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://news.klm.com/ en Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:02:07 +0200 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:09:13 +0200 <![CDATA[KLM Newsroom]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_162.jpg https://news.klm.com/ 144 KLM E&M accelerates aircraft mechanic training with dedicated training aircraft https://news.klm.com/klm-em-accelerates-aircraft-mechanic-training-with-dedicated-training-aircraft/ https://news.klm.com/klm-em-accelerates-aircraft-mechanic-training-with-dedicated-training-aircraft/740600KLM Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) is taking a major step forward in developing new technical talent. With the phase-out of the Boeing 737 fleet, one aircraft has been fully converted into a dedicated training plane. This allows trainee mechanics to learn their trade in a faster, more hands-on way, reducing the pathway to becoming a mechanic (level 1) from more than two years to just nine months. The first training groups will begin practical instruction on the aircraft starting in June 2026.

]]>The global demand for well-trained aircraft technicians is high. “Competition for technical talent is strong, not only in the Netherlands, but around the world. At the same time, many of our experienced colleagues are approaching retirement in the coming years. That’s why we are making significant investments in recruiting and training a new generation of mechanics,” said Mathieu Essenberg, Executive Vice President of KLM E&M. “With this training aircraft, we can respond more quickly and effectively to future demand, without compromising on quality or safety. What we are launching today goes beyond training alone: it’s an investment in the future of KLM E&M.”

Independent from Daily Operations
In the past, trainee mechanics relied on maintenance schedules for operational aircraft. This often resulted in long wait times, unnecessarily extending the training process. With the introduction of the training aircraft, all maintenance procedures can now be practiced immediately and at an individual pace, without depending on day-to-day operations.

Fabio Kortekaas, a mechanic in training at KLM E&M who will begin working on the training aircraft in September, shared his enthusiasm: “It’s incredible that we now have our own aircraft to practice on. You learn so much faster when you can really get hands-on. I’m looking forward to putting everything into practice together with my fellow students.”

Future-Ready Training
The training aircraft is more than just a learning environment. It’s a place where education and innovation come together. Students, experienced technicians, and experts collaborate here on real-world maintenance challenges. “We are building the talent of tomorrow. Technicians who are not only technically skilled, but who also think and act with innovation and sustainability in mind,” Essenberg added.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:00:05 +0200 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/5140deb6-7d62-4370-a9b1-32a0bb53a143/500__jpv6917-25.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/5140deb6-7d62-4370-a9b1-32a0bb53a143/_jpv6917-25.jpg?10000 First Boeing 737 in new livery https://news.klm.com/first-boeing-737-in-new-livery/ https://news.klm.com/first-boeing-737-in-new-livery/41111In the wake of our Embraers and Fokker 70s, KLM will shortly welcome the first two Boeing 737s featuring the new KLM livery.

]]>The repainting of the PH-BXW and PH-BXZ will be completed this week. The new livery will subsequently also be phased in for the rest of the KLM fleet.

From 2015, all new aircraft joining the fleet, such as the 777-300 and 787-9, will be painted in the new livery.

]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:22:26 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/500_benkortman-7510.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/162/benkortman-7510.jpg?10000 TNO Reports Reassuring Results for Cockpit Air Quality Tests https://news.klm.com/engels/ https://news.klm.com/engels/20831TCP Levels Much Lower than in Previous International StudyThe Dutch research institute TNO tested the cabin air quality on 20 flights operated by nine different KLM Boeing 737’s, assessing the level of TCPs in the cockpit. TNO measurements, released today, confirm that there are only negligible quantities of TCP present aboard KLM aircraft. The ToCP type, for which health risk levels have been stipulated, was completely absent in cockpits. The levels measured were also much lower than those found in previous international studies (as conducted by Cranfield and others). These earlier studies concluded that it was highly unlikely that such low levels constituted a health risk. The TCP levels measured by TNO are even lower than the results of previous studies, which means that the findings of the Cranfield study also apply in this instance.

]]>About KLM
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded in 1919, making it the world’s oldest airline still operating under its original name. In 2004, Air France and KLM merged to form AIR FRANCE KLM. The merger produced the strongest European airline group based on two powerful brands and hubs – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle. Retaining its own identity, the group focuses on three core businesses: passenger transport, cargo and aircraft maintenance.

In the Netherlands, KLM comprises the core of the KLM Group, which further includes KLM Cityhopper, transavia.com and Martinair. KLM serves all its destinations using a modern fleet and employs over 33,000 people around the world. KLM is a leader in the airline industry, offering reliable operations and customer-oriented products resulting from its policy of enthusiasm and sustainable innovation.

KLM is a member of the global SkyTeam airline alliance, offering customers an extensive worldwide network. The KLM network connects the Netherlands to every important economic region in the world and, as such, serves as a powerful driver for the economy.

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]]>TNO took measurements during various flight phases: ascending, cruising, descending and overall. Measurements were also conducted when the aircraft was on the ground. TNO conducted its measurements in the breathing zone, but also gathered swipe samples from the glare shield.

The average TCP levels were 7 ng/m3. The most toxic type, ToCP, was entirely absent. The health risk level for this substance is 100,000 ng/m3. No health risk levels have been set for other TCPs. On average, the TCP levels measured by TNO were 14,000 times lower than the health risk level set for ToCP. In only one instance was an atypical value of 155 ng/m3 measured, but this is still 650 times lower than the stipulated ToCP norm.

Background
The TNO study was prompted by a court ruling in a case between a pilot and KLM, dating from 18 September 2013. The current study confirms that TCPs are only present in minimal concentrations in aircraft cockpits.

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