The forthcoming agreement signifies a major milestone in the commitment of both parties to uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance for the A320 fleet operated by Philippine Airlines. By engaging EPCOR’s specialized expertise in APU maintenance, the airline will gain access to a comprehensive suite of support services, including repair, overhaul, spare APU leasing and Prognos® for APU, the state-of-the-art predictive maintenance software.
Press release
EPCOR and Philippine Airlines Sign Long-Term Agreement to Enhance A320 fleet Performance
Paris, Schiphol-Rijk, Manila, 10th of December 2024
EPCOR BV, the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) centre of excellence for repair of APUs (Auxiliary Power Units) and components, and Philippine Airlines announce the partnership for the maintenance of Philippine Airlines’ APUs for their A320 fleet. This agreement specifically encompasses the APU131-9A.
EPCOR's extensive experience in APU maintenance is expected to significantly enhance Philippine Airlines' operational efficiency and fleet readiness. The agreement is designed to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality maintenance support, thereby contributing to the seamless operation of the airline’s A320 fleet. In addition to this agreement, EPCOR currently maintains two additional APU contracts with Philippine Airlines: one pertaining to the GTCP331-350 (A330 and A340) and the other to the GTCP500 (777).
“This partnership with EPCOR signifies an important progression in maintaining the highest levels of safety and reliability for our fleet. We look forward to the efficiency and operational benefits that this collaboration with EPCOR will deliver to our operations.”
Alvin Kendrich Limqueco
PAL Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer
“We are excited to extend our partnership with Philippine Airlines through this long-term APU maintenance agreement. Our dedicated team at EPCOR is committed to delivering exceptional service and support that will contribute to the ongoing success and operational excellence of PAL’s A320 fleet.”
Rob van de Graaf
Commercial Director at EPCOR
“PAL has been a longstanding and significant customer of AFI KLM E&M. This agreement further solidifies our enduring partnership, covering a wide range of services including On-Wing support and engine maintenance for GE90 and CFM56B engines.”
Tommaso Auriemma
Vice-President Sales Asia-Pacific at AFI KLM E&M
About Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the flag carrier of the Philippines, known for its high standards of service and commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. PAL operates one of the youngest fleets in the industry and offers an extensive network of domestic and international flights.
www.philippineairines.comAbout EPCOR
EPCOR BV is a wholly owned subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, part of the Air France-KLM Group, holding amongst others EASA, FAA, CAAC, CAAV certifications. Within the Group EPCOR provides MRO support for the APUs for a wide range of commercial aircraft and is a licensed and OEM warranty approved Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney Canada (former HSPS) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) repair center. EPCOR maintains APUs on Boeing 737NG/MAX (GTCP131-9B), 777 (GTCP331-500B) and 787 (APS5000), Airbus A220 (GTCP131-9C), A320neo/family (GTCP131-9A, A330neo, A340 (GTCP331-350) and A350 (HGT1700). Besides the APU capability EPCOR also maintains and overhauls air cycle machines on 737, 777, 787 and Emb170/190, 787 Cabin Air Compressor (CAC), environmental control systems, starters and many other components installed on large commercial aircraft. EPCOR also offers ‘Prognos® for APU’ for predictive maintenance support.
http://www.epcor.nlAbout 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 12,800, 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.
www.afiklmem.comPress contact
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