MRO service provider SR Technics and flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently signed a 12-year Integrated Component Services (ICS) agreement. The agreement covers the servicing of a total of 45 A321 and 15 A330-300 aircraft, including component maintenance, component pooling and consignment of the main base kit, ensuring flexible access to spare parts. The services will be managed by the SR Technics Center of Excellence for component maintenance in Kuala Lumpur, … [Read more...] about SR Technics signs 12 year-contract with Philippine Airlines
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Asian carriers call for governments to lower barriers to growth
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) concluded its 60th annual Assembly of Presidents meeting in Manila today, hosted by Philippine Airlines, with its members agreeing on key resolutions covering safety oversight, security, environment, passenger facilitation, taxes and charges, and health pandemics. The 16 member association noted that the economically dynamic and increasingly outward looking nature of the Asia Pacific region provides good cause for its carriers to maintain a … [Read more...] about Asian carriers call for governments to lower barriers to growth
Philippine Airlines' new B777-300ER to go trans-Pacific
Philippine Airlines has boosted its long-haul fleet with the arrival of a new B777-300ER aircraft. The first of four leased from Intrepid Aviation, the new twin-aisle aircraft will be primarily deployed on the airline’s trans-Pacific routes to North America. PAL expects to welcome another B777 from Intrepid Aviation before the end of 2016. The national carrier is planning to further bolster its long-haul fleet in the coming years, with the delivery of six A350s due to commence in 2018. “We are … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines' new B777-300ER to go trans-Pacific
Philippine Airlines’ new B777-300ER to go trans-Pacific
Philippine Airlines has boosted its long-haul fleet with the arrival of a new B777-300ER aircraft. The first of four leased from Intrepid Aviation, the new twin-aisle aircraft will be primarily deployed on the airline’s trans-Pacific routes to North America. PAL expects to welcome another B777 from Intrepid Aviation before the end of 2016. The national carrier is planning to further bolster its long-haul fleet in the coming years, with the delivery of six A350s due to commence in 2018. “We … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines’ new B777-300ER to go trans-Pacific
Philippine Airlines finalises order for six A350-900 XWBs
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus covering the firm order of six A350-900s, plus six options. The contract firms up a Memorandum of Understanding announced earlier this year during the Singapore Airshow. The A350 XWB will become the flagship of PAL’s future long haul fleet and will be operated on non-stop flights to the US, as well as on services to new destinations in Europe. "We are pleased to finalise this important order and are now defining the … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines finalises order for six A350-900 XWBs
PAL eyes major European expansion with coming A350s
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is planning to expand its European network in the coming years, including the launch of direct flights to Paris and Rome once the carrier takes delivery of six new A350 aircraft from 2018. The carrier recently placed the A350-900 order as part of its long-haul refleeting plan to replace its ageing A340s and is also scheduled to take delivery of two more B777-300ERs this year. PAL president & chief operating officer, Jaime J. Bautista, told media that several … [Read more...] about PAL eyes major European expansion with coming A350s
