Cebu Pacific and Lufthansa Technik have signed an engine maintenance services contract.

Lufthansa Technik will provide MRO services for three of Cebu Pacific CFM56-5B engines alongside Cyclean Engine wash and Aircraft Transition Services (ATS) for two A320ceo.

Shevantha Weerasekera, Cebu Pacific vice president of engineering and fleet management, said: “Lufthansa Technik has given us the confidence that our aircraft will be well taken care by the world’s best engine repair service provider.

“With the robust expansion plan on increasing the leasing of the A320ceo and A320neo fleet size and international routes to more countries, we need a trust-worthy partner to achieve the milestones for success together. We look forward to being fully supported through this partnership.”

Konstantin Stathopoulos, vice president corporate sales Northeast Asia at Lufthansa Technik, said: “Cebu Pacific recognises us as a strategic partner in their growth plan.

“We are committed to providing exceptional support and are eager to meet their needs. Furthermore, we are actively exploring opportunities to expand our collaboration with Cebu Pacific by offering component support, digitalisation and other customised cutting-edge solutions upon Cebu Pacific’s operational need.”

Cebu Pacific is the largest Philippine’s low-cost airline based in Pasay City in Metro Manila.

The airline currently flies to 35 domestic and 23 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.