Philippine Airlines, AFI KLM E&M extend GE90 deal

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. 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.” AerFin completes CF6 engine sale to Japanese investor AerFin, the aviation asset specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts, has successfully sold a CF6-80 engine to a Japanese investor, underlining continued demand from one of the most established and sophisticated aviation investment markets globally. Japanese investors remain active participants in the engine market, attracted by strong asset fundamentals and long-term value. AerFin’s ability to originate, manage and transact CF6 engines positions it as a trusted partner for investors seeking reliable, well-understood assets. Auvinash Narayen, Chief Investment Officer at AerFin, said: “We continue to see strong appetite from Japanese investors for mature, proven engine platforms. This transaction reflects both the enduring appeal of the CF6 and our capability to structure and deliver assets that align with investor expectations.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]