SKF and Air France/KLM sign Long Term Service Agreement

Building on greater than 25 years of business relations, SKF Aerospace has signed a long term agreement with Air France Industries / KLM Engineering & Maintenance for the inspection, repair and overhaul of mainshaft and gearbox bearings for their CF6 and CFM56 engines.

These engine types are fitted to an extensive range of Boeing and Airbus narrow body and wide body commercial aircrafts, including the Boeing 737, 747, 767 and the Airbus A320, A330, A340. The terms of this agreement have also set the foundation for future business development activities. Göteborg, December 20, 2005 Aktiebolaget SKF (publ) For further information, please contact: PRESS: Lars G Malmer, SKF Group Communication, tel. +46 (0)31 337 1541, e-mail: Lars.G.Malmer@skf.com IR: Marita Björk, SKF Investor Relations, tel:+46 (0)31 3371994, e-mail: marita.bjork@skf.com