Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Philippine Airlines (PAL) are have announced significant advancements in their ongoing collaboration, further enhancing PAL's fleet maintenance capabilities and operational efficiency.

AFI KLM E&M and Philippine Airlines have successfully executed the first "On-Wing" Fan Module Swap of a CFM56-5B engine at the PAL Express Hangar, continuing their commitment to delivering innovative and efficient maintenance solutions. This milestone marks a significant achievement in on-site support collaboration and showcases the advanced capabilities of AFI KLM E&M’s engineering solutions. The operation was facilitated by a specially customized mobile crane, designed to meet the specific requirements of the fan module swap without the need for engine removal. This on-wing maintenance approach significantly reduces aircraft downtime, ensuring PAL’s fleet remains operational with minimal disruption.

"We welcome this collaboration as part of Philippine Airlines’ commitment to ensure the highest standards of safety and reliability for our fleet," stated Alvin Limqueco, Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer at Philippine Airlines. "We look forward to working with our long-standing partner AFI-KLM E&M in realizing increased efficiency and operational value that will benefit our customers and the flying public whom we aim to serve safely and well."

“We are thrilled to have partnered with Philippine Airlines on this pioneering project,” commented Tommaso Auriemma, Vice President Sales Asia-Pacific Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance. “Our on-wing maintenance capabilities demonstrate our dedication to providing tailored solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs for our clients.”