HAECO, a world-leading provider of aircraft engineering solutions is pleased to announce 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.

HAECO provides nose-to-tail solutions for our global airline customers from its state-of-the-art facilities in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and the United States. With almost 80 aircraft bays worldwide, our maintenance capabilities cover A- to D-checks, intermediate layovers and heavy maintenance visits tailored to each of our customer's needs.

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About HAECO Group 

HAECO Group is one of the world’s leading aircraft engineering and maintenance service providers. We provide a comprehensive range of solutions encompassing airframe services, line services, inventory technical management, component overhaul, aerostructure repairs, landing gear services, engine services, global engine support, parts manufacturing and technical training. HAECO Group comprises 16 operating companies, employing around 15,000 staff in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Europe and the Americas. Learn more at www.haeco.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or WeChat for the latest updates.  

About Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the Philippines’ flag carrier and only full-service network airline, as well as the first commercial airline in Asia. PAL's fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft operate scheduled nonstop flights out of hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 31 destinations in the Philippines and 37 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. Known for its hallmark heartwarming and gracious Filipino service, PAL also supports the global economy through air cargo and charter services, while serving the travel needs of overseas Filipinos as well as businesspeople, tourists and families from all over the world.