Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has appointed Benoît Rollier as Vice President of KLM Engine Services, effective April 1, 2026. He succeeds Martijn de Vries, who will transition to Senior Vice President Commercial on the same date.
Rollier brings extensive experience within KLM and the aviation sector. He has held strategic and executive roles in engineering and maintenance, supply chain, and finance. Most recently, he served as Vice President Engineering at KLM and as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Spairliners, the joint venture with Lufthansa Technik.
Throughout his career, Rollier has developed deep expertise in the engine business. This broad background positions him to maintain the current strategic direction of KLM Engine Services and drive further development.
The appointment strengthens AFI KLM E&M’s leadership team, leveraging Rollier’s proven track record in aviation maintenance and component services. Prior roles include contributions to Spairliners’ partnerships, such as agreements for evacuation slide repairs with Collins Aerospace in Poland.