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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, commonly known as KLM, is the flag carrier of the Netherlands and one of the oldest airlines still operating under its original name. Founded in 1919 by Albert Plesman, the airline carries the official designation Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, reflecting its royal status.

Its headquarters are in Amstelveen, near Amsterdam, and its main hub is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. As part of the Air France-KLM group, KLM functions as the Dutch subsidiary within a transnational airline holding company that coordinates operations, finance, and strategy across the group.

KLM is a member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance and maintains an international network spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The airline also operates cargo services under KLM Cargo, supporting freight operations alongside passenger transport.

The carrier runs a mixed fleet of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft from manufacturers including Boeing and Airbus, deployed on short-, medium-, and long-haul routes. From its Schiphol hub, KLM serves major intercontinental destinations as part of a broader European network, complementing its partner connections within the Air France-KLM group.

In recent years, KLM has pursued fleet modernization and sustainability initiatives, aiming to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions through technology upgrades and partnerships focused on sustainable aviation fuels. The airline is publicly traded as part of Air France-KLM N.V., with strategic operations centered in the Netherlands and across its European network.