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 25th, 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.
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Download free sample pages More informationIn 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 said: “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 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.”
