Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Cebu Pacific Air proudly announce the strengthening of their partnership for the A320/A321 fleet.
At the French Residence in Manila, the two companies celebrated the upcoming signing for component support for the A320-family fleet, while also entering into an agreement for CFM56-5B shop visits and on-wing/on-site support.
The formal signing ceremony was honoured by the presence of distinguished guests, including the French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Mr Saint-Martin, the French Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency Marie Fontanel, and the Philippines Secretary of Transportation, Vince Dizon.
This enhanced partnership underscores the mutual commitment to ensuring optimal performance and reliability of the airline's A320/A321 fleet. The collaboration plays a pivotal role in strengthening AFI KLM E&M's position as a leading MRO provider in the region, particularly on the A320 platform.
Cebu Pacific Air, which recently placed the largest aircraft order in the Philippines' history—with 102 confirmed and 50 optional A320/A321neo-aircraft—continues to scale up its operations, further solidifying its status as a major player in the low-cost airline market. Alexander Lao, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Cebu Pacific Air, states: “Extending our partnership, including Engine Services, with AFI KLM E&M is a strategic move aligned with our growth trajectory. Their expertise and reliability in maintaining our A320/A321 fleet are critical as we expand our operations. This extended agreement ensures that we can continue to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective services to our passengers.”
Tommaso Auriemma, Vice President Sales Asia Pacific, commented on the collaboration: “We are honoured to renew our partnership with Cebu Pacific Air, a key client who has consistently demonstrated robust growth and innovation. This further collaboration on the A320 platform will reinforce our commitment to expanding our services and inventory in the Asia-Pacific region. Together, we are set to achieve new heights of operational excellence.”
