AAR CORP. has signed a multi-year agreement with Cebu Pacific Air to provide nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the airline’s A320 fleet powered by the CFM56-5B engine. The work will be carried out at AAR’s Component Services facility in Chonburi, Thailand.
AAR has a longstanding relationship with Cebu Pacific, previously supplying USM engine material for the airline’s CFM56-5B overhauls and offering warranty management and repair cost oversight services through its subsidiary, Airinmar. This latest agreement further strengthens their collaboration, ensuring high-quality maintenance solutions and operational efficiency for Cebu Pacific’s fleet.
Shev Weerasekera, Vice President of Engineering and Fleet Management for Cebu Pacific Air, expressed confidence in the continued partnership, stating that AAR shares the airline’s commitment to maintenance quality and turnaround time while offering competitive rates.
Jim Berberet, AAR’s Senior Vice President of Component Services, highlighted the importance of the agreement, noting that it demonstrates the strong confidence operators have in AAR’s cost-effective services in the Asia-Pacific region. He emphasised that the company is proud to expand its relationship with Cebu Pacific by providing innovative and timely solutions for the airline’s nacelle maintenance needs.
This agreement reinforces AAR’s presence in the APAC aviation market and its dedication to delivering reliable, high-quality MRO solutions to commercial and government operators worldwide.
