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Our background

ELM is a maintenance organisation specialising in line maintenance for airlines that demand high standards of reliability and quality, and that recognise sustainability as a key factor in aviation. We are a knowledge-driven company: what we offer operators is competence, commitment, and the regularity that follows from them.

Our Heritage andCore Values

European Line Maintenance AB is part of a family-owned group of companies with a rich history spanning over 90 years, currently led by Jonas Kleberg. The group's legacy began in 1922 when Kleberg's grandfather, Olof Wallenius, launched his first business venture, later founding Rederi AB Soya in 1934. Today, the group's operations include one of the world's largest shipping conglomerates alongside a diversified portfolio of companies across multiple industries.

Guided by a core commitment to long-term vision and a pioneering spirit, our business model is deeply rooted in sustainability, strategic partnerships, and collaboration.

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Soya Group — Our Sustainable Way

Our History

European Line Maintenance AB was established in 2022 through a transfer of business of the airline line-maintenance operation from European Maintenance Service AB (EMS) — built from the start as a cost-efficient, flexible, and lean organisation for airline operators in a highly competitive environment.

ELM is designed to meet the demand of line maintenance support for airline operators trafficking Scandinavia, with line stations at Stockholm Arlanda ARN and Gothenburg Landvetter GOT. Our sister company EMS offers base and line maintenance to the General Aviation Industry. For inquiries regarding General Aviation maintenance, please visit www.ems.aero.

A young Rolf Svensson working on a light-aircraft engine in the hangar.
Rolf Svensson, founder of Göteborgs AERO.
  1. 1982

    Göteborgs AERO is founded, serving general aviation in the Gothenburg region.

  2. 2006

    Renamed European Maintenance Service AB (EMS), providing base and line maintenance for the General Aviation market.

  3. 2020

    The business expands into the airline segment.

  4. 2022

    European Line Maintenance AB is established through a transfer of business of the airline line-maintenance operation from EMS.

  5. 2023

    European Line Maintenance AB granted certification according to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), and ISO 45001 (health and safety) standards.

  6. 2026

    European Line Maintenance AB granted EASA Part-IS approval.

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Please contact the Management Team to initiate a dialogue on how we can work together and tailor our services to best support your operational requirements.