Philippine Airlines and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have renewed and extended their long-term maintenance agreement covering the airline’s GE90 engines, reinforcing one of the most longstanding GE90 partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. The contract amendment was officially signed on March 25, 2026, at Philippine Airlines’ headquarters in Manila. As one of the earliest GE90 customers in Asia-Pacific, Philippine Airlines continues to place its trust in AFI KLM E&M’s expertise to support the next phase of its fleet lifecycle.
Under the renewed agreement, AFI KLM E&M will continue to provide comprehensive long-term support including Shop Visits, Predictive Maintenance solutions, Spare support, On-Wing Services (OWS), and Engine LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) Pool support. The enhanced framework has been specifically tailored to address the operational and cost-efficiency requirements of a fleet entering a mature phase. In a competitive regional environment, this extension underscores Philippine Airlines’ continued confidence in AFI KLM E&M’s operational performance, technical depth, and long-standing GE90 experience. Beyond the GE90, the partnership also continues for the CFM56-5B, with a unique dedicated local footprint (OWS Corner) providing tailored support to Philippine Airlines’ A320 fleet.
Alvin Kendrich Limqueco, Senior Vice President – Chief Supply Chain Officer and Data Privacy Officer at Philippine Airlines, stated, “Renewing our GE90 support agreement with AFI KLM E&M helps ensure seamless operations, dependable service, and solutions suitable to our evolving fleet. Their expertise and deep insight into our operations make them a truly reliable partner.”
Pierre Teboul, Senior Vice President Commercial at AFI KLM E&M, added, “Continuing our support for Philippine Airlines, a pioneering GE90 operator in the Asia-Pacific region, is a true privilege. This renewed agreement highlights the strong mutual trust we have built over the years. It also demonstrates our ability to adapt our solutions to the evolving needs of a mature fleet. Our teams are and will remain fully committed to delivering performance, reliability and long-term value.”
The GE90 engine family, developed by GE Aviation, is one of the most successful high-thrust turbofan engines in commercial aviation history, powering Boeing 777 aircraft worldwide. As the 777 fleet globally continues to mature, operators increasingly require maintenance solutions that balance operational reliability with cost efficiency. AFI KLM E&M’s predictive maintenance capabilities leverage data analytics and engine health monitoring to optimize shop visit scheduling and reduce unplanned downtime. The dedicated On-Wing Services capability allows Philippine Airlines to address minor engine issues without removing engines from aircraft, maximizing fleet availability. The partnership extension reflects a broader industry trend where airlines and MRO providers are deepening long-term relationships to achieve predictable maintenance costs and operational stability. Philippine Airlines operates one of Asia’s most established long-haul networks, and reliable GE90 support is critical to its transpacific and European route operations.
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