KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will resume operations of its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft that had been in temporary storage.
Due to issues with the Pratt & Whitney GTF series engines, four aircraft had been parked and stored at Twente Airport in the Netherlands since 2024. In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, the engines, auxiliary power units (APU), and batteries were removed from the airframes, which were then covered with special protective film to preserve the aircraft. The work required six weeks.
The first aircraft to return to service (registration: PH-NXA) is currently having its wheels reinstalled after the protective cover was removed, and preparations are underway for initial testing. After that, the aircraft will undergo a comprehensive inspection and airworthiness checks, followed by modification work such as the installation of Wi-Fi, which will take about two months. The cover of the second aircraft will be removed this week, and the remaining two aircraft are scheduled to resume operations in the autumn.
