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 longest-standing GE90 partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region.
The amended contract was formally signed on March 25, 2026, at Philippine Airlines’ headquarters in Manila. As one of the earliest GE90 operators in Asia-Pacific, Philippine Airlines continues to rely on 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 deliver comprehensive long-term support, including shop visits, predictive maintenance solutions, spare parts support, on-wing services (OWS), and engine line replaceable unit (LRU) pool support. The enhanced framework has been specifically tailored to meet the operational and cost-efficiency requirements of a fleet entering a more mature phase.
In a competitive regional landscape, the extension underscores Philippine Airlines’ continued confidence in AFI KLM E&M’s operational performance, technical expertise and extensive GE90 experience.
Beyond the GE90 programme, the partnership also continues for the CFM56-5B engine, supported by a dedicated local presence (OWS Corner) providing tailored services for Philippine Airlines’ A320 fleet.
