Philippine Airlines and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have renewed and extended their long-term maintenance agreement for the airline’s GE90 engines, solidifying one of the longest-standing GE90 partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region.
The contract amendment was signed on March 25, 2026, at Philippine Airlines’ headquarters in Manila. As one of the earliest GE90 customers in Asia-Pacific, Philippine Airlines relies on AFI KLM E&M’s expertise to manage the next phase of its fleet lifecycle.
The renewed agreement includes shop visits, predictive maintenance solutions, spare parts support, on-wing services (OWS), and engine Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) pool access. This framework addresses operational and cost-efficiency needs for a maturing fleet.
The partnership extends beyond GE90 engines to CFM56-5B powerplants on Philippine Airlines’ A320 fleet, supported by a dedicated local OWS Corner for customized maintenance.
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.”