Philippine Airlines and AFI KLM E&M Renew and Extend GE90 Long-Term Partnership
Paris, Amsterdam, Manila, 26th of March 2026 – 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.
In 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.”
About Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the Philippines’ flag carrier and the country’s only full-service network airline. Founded in 1941, PAL is Asia’s first commercial airline and has played a vital role in connecting the Philippines to the world for 85 years.
PAL's fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft operate scheduled nonstop flights out of hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 31 destinations in the Philippines and 39 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. PAL also offers air cargo and charter services, while providing seamless connections throughout the nation and across the world. PAL is an APEX Four™ Star recipient and has achieved the highest on-time performance among Asia-Pacific carriers for 2025, according to Cirium.
About AFI KLM E&M
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider. With a workforce of over 13,000, AFI KLM E&M offers comprehensive technical support for airlines, ranging from engineering and line maintenance to engine overhaul, aero structure, and fan thrust reverser support, as well as the management, repair, and supply of aircraft components, structured around a powerful logistics network. AFI KLM E&M supports almost 3,000 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines.
