EPCOR, the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) center 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.
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.
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,” stated Alvin Kendrich Limqueco, PAL senior vice president & chief supply chain officer. “We look forward to the efficiency and operational benefits that this collaboration with EPCOR will deliver to our operations.”
“We are excited to extend our partnership with Philippine Airlines through this long-term APU maintenance agreement,” commented Rob van de Graaf, commercial director at EPCOR. “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.”
Tommaso Auriemma, vice-president sales Asia-Pacific at AFI KLM E&M, added: “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.”