Philippine Airlines (PAL) and its affiliate PAL Express have introduced paperless flight deck operations, deploying an electronic technical logbook (eTLB) across their fleets. The digital system is designed to replace traditional paper-based aircraft logbooks, supporting more reliable data capture and more efficient maintenance coordination.
According to the airlines, the eTLB provides 24/7 operational support and enhances fleet oversight by allowing flight crews, engineering teams, and operations control to access real-time aircraft status information. The move is part of a wider industry trend toward electronic flight deck tools that streamline documentation, reduce manual errors, and shorten turnaround times.
The adoption of the eTLB follows other digital initiatives at PAL, including the use of fuel-efficiency tools such as SkyBreathe OnBoard to optimize flight operations. By integrating digital maintenance records with existing operational systems, PAL and PAL Express aim to improve traceability of technical issues and enable faster decision-making during irregular operations.
The transition to paperless processes on the flight deck also supports regulatory compliance, as aviation authorities increasingly recognize certified electronic logbook solutions. PAL and PAL Express join a growing number of carriers in the Asia-Pacific region shifting to fully digital cockpit workflows as they modernize their operations infrastructure.