TNT Airways has selected KLM Engineering & Maintenance (KLM E&M) for the maintenance of its two Boeing 747-400 extended range freighters.

KLM E&M already maintains TNT's growing fleet of Boeing 737 quick change freighters, under a full support contract. In addition, KLM E&M executes C-checks on TNT's BAE146 aircraft at its subsidiary KLM UK engineering in Norwich. This contract has recently been extended by five years.

With the arrival of TNT's first B747-400 extended range freighter, TNT Airways is now looking at expanding its cooperation with KLM E&M. This includes B747 engineering services, maintenance control services and component services. Additionally, KLM E&M performs worldwide line maintenance and airframe maintenance including A-checks and C-checks.