Barfield (company)
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul |
| Founded | 1945 in Miami, Florida, United States |
| Founder | James W. Barfield |
| Headquarters | Miami , United States |
Area served | North America |
| Products | Component repair and overhaul services, ground support test equipment, airline service programs |
| Parent | Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) |
Barfield, Inc. was established in 1945 by James W. Barfield in Miami, Florida, and operates as a specialist in aircraft maintenance, focusing on repair, overhaul, and support solutions. The company’s portfolio includes component repair and overhaul services, manufacturing and distribution of ground support test equipment, as well as airline service programs.
The firm caters to both regional and long-distance carriers that operate fleets consisting of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft. Additionally, Barfield oversees a distribution network for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which broadens its presence across the North American market.
History
Barfield broadened its operations by opening new facilities in Tempe, Arizona in 2000 and Louisville, Kentucky in 2003. That same year, it was incorporated into EADS North America under the name EADS Sogerma Barfield. In 2007, the company was purchased by Sabena Technics, a subsidiary of the TAT Group, which led to the reinstatement of its original name.
On July 1, 2014, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) acquired Barfield. This acquisition aligned Barfield with its affiliate Aero Maintenance Group within a significant Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) network. AFI KLM E&M employs approximately 14,000 professionals and offers extensive technical services including airframe maintenance, engine overhaul and repair, along with component supply.