The 5-year contract covers engine tests as part of the LEAP development and certification program. The tests will be carried out on AFI KLM E&M's Phenix test cell at Roissy-CDG, by engineers and technicians from the MRO in coordination with Snecma. This particular test cell became available after AFI KLM E&M inaugurated its brand-new Zephyr jet engine test cell in 2012. Prior to the start of testing, the test cell will be upgraded and adapted to ensure compliance with the special requirements of development testing procedures. Ambitious objectives The first tests are scheduled for the last quarter of 2014. Anne Brachet, Executive Vice President, Air France Industries, said: "This agreement, the first of its type for AFI KLM E&M, demonstrates our ability to adapt to the expectations of all our clients. We drew up a proposal aligned with Snecma's requirements under very tight deadlines, based on the quick and long-term availability of the test system."