Cebu Pacific extends engine MRO cooperation with Lufthansa Technik
Cebu Pacific and Lufthansa Technik are further broadening their already extensive cooperation in the field of engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). A new contract recently signed in Manila encompasses 18 additional shop events of CFM56-5Bs, the powerplants of Cebu Pacific’s Airbus A320ceo family fleet. The agreement concludes the airline’s final MRO tender for its legacy narrowbody engines, as it continues its transition to the A320neo family with latest-generation propulsion systems.
The new contract has a duration of three years, over which Cebu Pacific will entrust the powerplants to Lufthansa Technik’s renowned engine shops in Hamburg, Germany and Dublin, Ireland. In these locations, they will receive comprehensive sustainment services up to complete overhauls. The first CFM56-5B covered by the new agreement is expected to arrive in Dublin already by the end of the month.
“At Cebu Pacific, maintaining the highest standards of airworthiness, safety and operational performance is paramount, while ensuring the efficient management of our maintenance costs. As we continue to expand our fleet, we seek partners who share our commitment to excellence and embrace a culture of innovation, agility and continuous improvement. Our long-standing and successful relationship with Lufthansa Technik has consistently reflected these values,” said Mike Szucs, Chief Executive Officer at Cebu Pacific. “We view Lufthansa Technik as far more than an MRO provider. They are a strategic partner that understands our business, supports our objectives, and helps enable our ambitious growth plans. We are delighted to build on this outstanding partnership and embark on the next chapter of our journey together.”
“Securing our third engine contract with Cebu Pacific is a milestone we are especially proud of – a true ‘hat-trick’ that reflects our remarkable team effort,” stated Dennis Kohr, Senior Vice President Corporate Sales Asia-Pacific at Lufthansa Technik. “Writing this next chapter together with Cebu Pacific as one of our long-time partners in the Asia-Pacific region, is a privilege and fills me and my team with pride and joy. As always, we look forward to once again justifying their renewed trust with best-in-class services.”
Lufthansa Technik and Cebu Pacific already enjoy a trustful business relationship. In the more than ten years of their continuous cooperation, the field of technical services has significantly broadened. For example, the airline is a long-standing customer for Base Maintenance Services at Lufthansa Technik Philippines in Manila. Recent service agreements moreover comprised the fleet-wide supply with Consumables and Expendables, specialized repairs for Airframe Related Components, Cyclean engine washes and tailored Aircraft Transition Services. Last but not least, Cebu Pacific already makes extensive use of Lufthansa Technik’s Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem, for example with the AMOS maintenance and engineering software and flydocs for their digital asset management.
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