HAECO has announced that it has begun providing heavy maintenance services up to D-Checks for Philippine Airlines' Airbus A321 aircraft at its facility in Xiamen starting from August 2024. The initial maintenance agreement was first executed in 1999 and since then, HAECO has performed over 40 maintenance inputs for the Philippines’ flag carrier at the company's well-equipped hangar based at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

"HAECO is delighted to welcome Philippine Airlines back to our hangars, where our team of experienced maintenance experts can continue to deliver top-notch services to ensure the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency for the carrier's fleet,” said Gerald Steinhoff, Chief Commercial Officer of HAECO Group. "With our full range of capabilities in delivering world-class maintenance repair and overhaul services across airframe, components and engine services across global locations, we look forward to extending our exceptional services to support Philippine Airlines' growing widebody and narrowbody fleets in the future."

"Philippine Airlines is pleased to engage with HAECO for the maintenance of our Airbus A321 fleet. We look forward to a continuous collaboration that will help us maintain high operational standards. This partnership guarantees that our aircraft remains safe, reliable, and compliant with regulatory requirements, and ultimately signifies our commitment to offer only the best service for our passengers,” PAL Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer Alvin Limqueco said.