Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and Air Philippines Corporation, operating as PAL Express (PALex), have signed a long-term agreement covering component support for the airline's entire Airbus A320 fleet. The deal, concluded in Manila, will see Lufthansa Technik deliver a comprehensive package of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, alongside access to its extensive global spare parts pool and the establishment of a home base stock of components at PALex facilities in the Philippines.
The arrangement is aimed at enhancing fleet reliability and operational efficiency, key priorities for PALex as it continues to expand its domestic and short-haul international services. The airline will benefit from immediate access to spare parts and technical support through Lufthansa Technik's pool facilities located in Hong Kong, Singapore, Hamburg and Frankfurt, ensuring rapid response times and reduced aircraft downtime.
This agreement deepens Lufthansa Technik's relationship with the Philippine aviation sector, building on its long-standing partnership with Philippine Airlines. PALex President Rabbi Vincent Ang expressed confidence in the collaboration, highlighting the importance of reliable technical support to sustain the airline's growth trajectory and commitment to passenger service excellence.
The deal follows a separate agreement signed just days earlier between PALex and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey for the provision of MRO services on PW150 engines powering the airline's De Havilland Canada Dash aircraft, which serve regional routes across the Philippines.
PAL Express, a subsidiary under the PAL Holdings group, functions as the domestic and regional arm of Philippine Airlines, the nation's flag carrier and Asia's first commercial airline. Operating a mixed fleet of Airbus, Boeing and De Havilland aircraft, the group serves destinations across the Philippines and 38 locations internationally. Renowned for its signature Filipino hospitality, PAL also plays a significant role in cargo and charter operations, supporting tourism, trade and the Filipino diaspora worldwide.
