Safran Landing Systems has been selected by Philippine Airlines (PAL) to carry out the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations on the landing gear of some 30 Airbus A330 and A320 family airplanes.
The contract will start this year and run through 2024 for eight A330 widebody aircraft and through 2025 for twenty A320 and A321 aircraft in the fleet of the Philippine flag carrier.

These maintenance operations will be carried out at Safran’s Singapore workshop, a joint venture with Singapore Airlines Engineering Company (SIAEC), which has over 300 employees specialized in landing gear overhauls.
Alvin Kendrich O. Limqueco, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management of Philippine Airlines said: “Philippine Airlines is pleased to forge this latest partnership with Safran Landing Systems as part of our top-priority safety and maintenance campaigns to ensure the continued reliability of Philippine Airlines (PAL)’s fleet. The arrangement will ultimately benefit our passengers who fly on our A330 and A320/A321 aircraft serving our domestic, regional and global networks. ”

Bruno Chiarelli, Safran Landing Systems Executive Vice President – MRO added: “We are delighted to be once again selected by Philippine Airlines for their landing gears overhaul. This new partnership perpetuates a long-standing collaboration of trust as well as strengthening our presence in the Asia-Pacific region with currently more than 500 overhauled landing gears by Safran Landing Systems per year”.

Safran Landing Systems offers MRO support services through a large rotable asset pool across regional narrow-body and long-range aircraft types, and an international network of 8 service centers in Europe, Asia and the Americas, which perform more than 12,000 repairs annually for more than 300 customers worldwide.

Philippine Airlines deploys its twin-aisle A330 aircraft on routes to Hawaii, the Middle East, Australia and several Asian countries. PAL’s A320 and A321 aircraft are the mainstays for domestic routes to major Philippine cities as well as on routes to various points in South East and North East Asia.

The contract will also benefit from Landing LifeTM support and services offer covering all Safran Landing Systems’ after-sales business and aiming to provide a responsive, reliable and good-value service.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 76,800 employees and sales of 15.3 billion euros in 2021 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire lifecycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 32,000 aircraft and making over 80,000 landings every day.

Philippine Airlines is the Philippines’ flag carrier and only full-service network airline. PAL was the first commercial airline in Asia and celebrated its 81st anniversary in March 2022. PAL’s young fleet of Boeing 777s, Airbus A350s, Airbus A330s, Airbus A320s/A321s, and De Havilland DHC-8-400 Next Generation aircraft operate out of hubs in Manila, Cebu, and Davao to 30 destinations in the Philippines and 32 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. PAL was rated a 4-Star Global Airline by Skytrax in 2018 and was voted the World’s Most Improved Airline in the 2019 Skytrax worldwide passenger survey with a ranking of 30th best airline in the world.

For further details: safran-group.com / Follow @Safran and @SafranLandingS on Twitter.
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A little like NDC, ONE Order adoption will be a slow-burning transformation, but it will be well worth the journey, as ONE Order will dramatically simplify the whole industry. Removing existing accountable documents in favor of a more straightforward and more logical Order structure will drive out complexity, reduce costs, and help airlines build the real creative customer opportunities that come with retailing.

It will take between three to five years for the groundwork on ONE Order to be completed, and then we will see more significant changes happening in five to ten years as the industry rallies around IATA’s Future Interline model. However, airlines should start getting ready for ONE Order now. Recognizing the need to change and the benefits of moving away from legacy systems and processes is essential to delivering value. The challenge ahead lies in the transition, and successful transition management will help airlines drive benefits along the way rather than settling for second-best resulting in re-badged versions of legacy artifacts.

A clear, structured path that unlocks value every step of the way is essential to success. The commitment and investment involved in this shift are significant. But the most important thing is to start and adopt an agile approach that adopts and adapts to learnings along the way.

The simplification that ONE Order will bring will be far from simple, but airlines don’t have to tackle all the aspects of this retailing transformation at the same time. Even the most complex tasks can be broken down into smaller, more manageable steps.

If you want to learn more about Accelya’s approach to ONE Order, please visit accelya.com or click here.

Source: Accelya

There’s a saying, “In God we trust, all others must bring data.” It has never been so relevant than today, as insights will enable airlines to weather the whims of a volatile travel market and fast-track their path back to profitability. Take distribution strategy, for example. Essential questions such as what type of New Distribution Capability (NDC) traffic my partners generate, where and when my potential customers are looking to fly, and what’s my look-to-book ratio can give airlines much-needed visibility.

In previous articles, Accelya looked at game-changing transformational steps to move airlines forward on their path to retailing excellence. Here they explore NDC analytics and how airlines can optimize their NDC channels and drive NDC adoption. Even though NDC is in the mature phase, this ability to optimize and perfect its channels is still in a state of perpetual evolution.

Historical data alone no longer cuts it, so if we need to answer these questions and many more, we must add forward-looking indicators into the mix, including real-time shopping data and KPIs that predict demand. For example, days before purchase, shopping (looks by date and by geographic), where are the shopping requests coming from, and for which routes? These indicators can help airlines understand the current context, evaluate the performance of their retailing technology, and, importantly, take the right action. Accelya’s NDC customers are doing just that.

By adopting this analytics-driven approach, NDC market leaders benefit from market transparency in a collaborative way that highlights the benefits of NDC, drives adoption, and provides each of them with a complete picture of sales through their NDC-enabled channels.

If you want to learn more about Accelya’s approach to NDC, please visit accelya.com or click here.

AFRAA, in partnership with Boeing will hold a Workshop on Airline Economics, Planning & Management from 15-16 September 2022 at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi – Kenya, in-person format.

Held under the theme: “Strategies for Sustainable Airline Growth in Africa”, the Workshop is an extraordinary airline industry event designed to give African airlines highly-experiential learning, with a clear focus on the underlying dynamics and decision drivers that influence the airline business. Participants will gain a global perspective on airline strategy, planning and management to enhance understanding of airline operations. This workshop is an amazing opportunity to hear from the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer while spending time in a learning environment and networking with peers from airlines around the continent.

Event agenda
The AFRAA-Boeing Workshop will run for 2 days. A detailed agenda can be accessed through this link: AFRAA – Boeing Airline Economics, Planning & Management Workshop – Agenda

Who should attend?
AFRAA Secretariat hereby invites representatives of the following functional areas of your airline to participate and kindly requests you to nominate any of them to attend this important Workshop:

 Fleet management
 Revenue management and revenue planning
 Airline economics
 Airline operations or strategy

Hotel accommodation
Please find below Hotel Accommodation info available for participants. For hotel booking, please contact Ms. Dicie Okaya (dokaya@afraa.org)

Visa Information
Participants are encouraged to make their Kenyan Singly Entry Visa application in advance through the link https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html as visa on arrival is no longer issued. The Secretariat will avail the necessary documentation to facilitate your visa application process. Participants who require visa are requested to contact Ms. Dicie Okaya (dokaya@afraa.org)  for the issuance of the documents

Health Requirements & COVID 19 Guidelines
Participants are required to meet the following health travel requirements:
• Yellow Fever Certificate
• For vaccinated travellers: COVID 19 vaccination certificate, upload the certificate on:
https://globalhaven.org/
• For non-vaccinated travelers: Negative PCR Test certificate taken at least 72hrs before departure
• Travelers QR Code generated from the Ministry of Health website:
https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/

We look forward to an exciting workshop!

Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today that Afrijet of Gabon has signed a 12-year Guaranteed Maintenance Cost Plan (GMCP) to cover the engines on three ATR 72-600 aircraft that are on order. One of the aircraft will be powered by PW127M engines, while the other two will fly with new PW127XT-M engines.

“Our GMCP is a flexible, high-value “pay as you go” engine management solution that helps lock in lower operating costs and simplifies fleet operations management,” said Irene Makris, vice president, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada. “Tailored to suit the unique requirements of fleet operators and airlines, our GMCP allows customers to focus on their core business and eliminates the overhead and logistical challenges of operating a maintenance facility. It is our pleasure to welcome Afrijet on board as a valued customer.”

“By contracting this GMCP, Afrijet trusts Pratt & Whitney Canada to significantly improve cost predictability and engine maintenance-related cash flow management. We believe the maintenance solution developed by the manufacturer is well adapted to an airline of our size and we value Pratt & Whitney’s customized approach to our operating environment,” said Marc Gaffajoli CEO, Afrijet.

The PW127XT engine, launched at the 2021 Dubai Airshow, is the new standard in regional turboprop aviation. The PW127XT offers 40% more time on wing, a 20% reduction in maintenance costs and 3% less fuel consumption. Overall, regional turboprops consume 40% less fuel and emit 40% less CO2 emissions than regional jets on flights up to 400 nautical miles.

About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units.

Pratt & Whitney today announced that the company has surpassed 1,000 orders and commitments for GTF engines since the beginning of 2022. These include engines for Airbus A320neo, Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jets E2 family aircraft. Airlines and lessors who have announced orders in 2022 include Aviation Capital Group, Air Lease Corporation, Air Canada, Azorra (A220 and E2), Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Porter Airlines and Qantas Airways. In total, over 10,000 GTF engine orders and commitments have been placed by more than 90 customers worldwide.

“These orders demonstrate not only the strength of aviation’s recovery, but also the value that GTF engines deliver in industry-leading efficiency and sustainability,” said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. “GTF engines will have soon saved airlines more than a billion gallons of fuel and avoided more than 10 million metric tons of greenhouse gases. This is in just seven years since entry into service. Over the life of these programs, GTF engines will save our customers billions more.”

The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine is the only geared propulsion system delivering industry-leading sustainability benefits and dependable, world-class operating costs. GTF-powered aircraft reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by 16% to 20%, NOx emissions by 50% and noise footprint by 75%. Certified for operation on 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and successfully tested on 100% SAF, GTF engines are capable of further reductions in carbon emissions, which will help the aviation industry meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The engine’s revolutionary geared fan architecture is the foundation for more sustainable aviation technologies in the decades ahead, with advancements like the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ engine and beyond. Learn more at pwgtf.com.

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units.

Pratt & Whitney today announced that Porter Airlines (“Porter”) has exercised purchase rights for another 20 GTF-powered E195-E2 aircraft. This brings Porter’s order to date to 50 firm E195-E2 aircraft, while maintaining 50 purchase rights, which makes the airline one of the largest E-Jets E2 customers in the world. The airline is expected to take its first E195-E2 aircraft in the coming months.

“The GTF-powered E195-E2 is the right choice for Porter, our passengers and the cities we intend to serve with it throughout North America,” said Michael Deluce, president and CEO at Porter Airlines. “GTF engines help make this aircraft the quietest, most efficient, most sustainable single-aisle jet available today. This combination will help us grow our network with a great passenger experience, while being responsible to the communities we serve.”

Founded in 2006, Porter Airlines is a regional airline located in Toronto, Canada, with service to 20 destinations in Canada and the United States. The airline currently operates a fleet of De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A turboprop engines. PW150A is one of the most advanced turboprop engines currently in service, with nearly twice the takeoff power of older turboprop engines and with significantly higher fuel efficiency.

“Porter is known for operating the quietest, most efficient, most environmentally friendly aircraft available today,” said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. “With the GTF-powered E195-E2, Porter better serves a greater number of families, friends and colleagues who are now able to get to their destinations in a cleaner, greener, quieter and more affordable way.”

The Pratt & Whitney GTF engine is the only geared propulsion system delivering industry-leading sustainability benefits and dependable, world-class operating costs. It is the exclusive powerplant of the Embraer E-Jets E2 family, which reduces fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions up to 25% per seat, NOx emissions by 50% and noise footprint by 75%.* Certified for operation on 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and successfully tested on 100% SAF, they are capable of further reductions in carbon emissions, which will help the aviation industry meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The engine’s revolutionary geared fan architecture is the foundation for more sustainable aviation technologies in the decades ahead. Learn more at pwgtf.com.

*Reductions vs. prior generation aircraft, based on 75 dB noise contour and ICAO CAEP/6 emissions regulations.

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units.

Pratt & Whitney ushered in a new era of fighter engine capabilities in 1972 when the F100-PW-100 powered the first flight of the F-15 Eagle. With a thrust-to-weight ratio 50% higher than its predecessor, the F100 delivered superior capabilities that enabled a new frontier of performance for the F-15 and F-16 aircraft it powered. Since then, the F100 family has grown to include the F100-PW-200, F100-PW-220, and F100-PW-229 variants, each incorporating improved capabilities to deliver increased performance for its operators.

On July 27, 2022, Pratt & Whitney will commemorate 50 years of trusted and reliable service for the F100 engine, which has accumulated more than 30 million engine flight hours.

“The F100 is truly a legendary engine. For 50 years it has set the standard for performance and reliability. It continues to power a majority of the global F-15 and F-16 fleets and we stand ready to offer the F100-PW-229 engine for the F-15EX and F-16 to foreign operators around the globe,” said Josh Goodman, F100 program senior director for Pratt & Whitney.

Over the years, the F100 has achieved a number of significant milestones:

1972 – First flight
The Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100 powered the F-15 Eagle’s first flight on July 27, 1972. Today, the F100 powers every operational USAF F-15 and more than 80% of the global fleet of F-15s.

1983 – Exclusive propulsion provider for Thunderbirds
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team transitioned to F100-PW-200-powered F-16 aircraft in 1983. The F100 remains the exclusive propulsion provider for the Thunderbirds with the latest F100-PW-229 powering the current aircraft.

1985 – Advanced upgrades
The F100-PW-220 fielded the first digital electronic control (DEEC) in 1985, which delivers extremely smooth control scheduling that provides pilots the exact power settings they need to optimize performance. The state-of-the-art DEEC system, coupled with enhanced real-time engine monitoring and fault isolation capability, promotes the highest levels of operational readiness for F-15 and F-16 aircraft.

1989 – New variant
The upgraded F100-PW-229, featuring advanced updates and increased thrust, conducted its first flight in 1989. The -229 variant is still in production today and air forces around the world continue to select the F100-PW-229 to power their new fighter aircraft fleets.

2006 – Redefining full life
The F100-PW-229 was the first fighter engine to increase engine depot maintenance interval to 6,000 total accumulated cycles, effectively extending the typical depot interval from 7 to 10 years while providing a 30% life-cycle cost reduction over the life of the engine.

2022 – The F100 achieves 30 million engine flight hours
F100 has been a mainstay in the air force fleets of the United States and operators around the world, providing proven performance and unmatched reliability for more than 30 million engine flight hours. The latest F100 variants incorporate 5^th Generation technologies like advanced thermal coatings, improved turbine cooling capabilities, and prognostics and engine health monitoring features that make it the engine of choice for F-15 and F-16 campaigns in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

The F100 remains in production, with more than 7,300 F100 engines produced in total and 3,800+ in active service with 23 air forces around the world today.

“The 50^th anniversary and 30 million engine flight hour milestones are two more examples of how dependable this propulsion system is, and its continued service with air forces in Europe, Asia, and around the globe prove how important the engine continues to be for our customers’ most critical missions,” said Goodman.

About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units.

Pratt & Whitney announced today that Delta Air Lines (“Delta”) has exercised purchase rights for another 12 GTF-powered A220-300 aircraft. This brings Delta’s order to date to 107 firm A220 aircraft, plus 38 purchase rights. Delta operates the largest A220 fleet in the world, having grown to more than 50 aircraft in about three and a half years since the airline’s first delivery.

“Delta’s growing A220 fleet reinforces Delta’s commitment to sustainability,” said Mahendra Nair, senior vice president of fleet and TechOps supply chain at Delta Air Lines. “Powered by Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines, our A220-300 aircraft offer industry-leading fuel efficiency while still delivering superior performance.”

Pratt & Whitney GTF engines power three of Delta’s most modern, efficient and sustainable aircraft from Airbus: the 109-seat A220-100, the 130-seat A220-300 and the 194-seat A321neo. Delta selected the GTF-powered A220 in 2016 and GTF engines for its A321neo fleet in 2017. The airline entered service with the A220 in 2019 and with the A321neo on May 20, 2022. Pratt & Whitney currently powers more than 230 aircraft in Delta’s fleet, including Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft. In 2019, Delta TechOps joined the GTF MRO network, which supports operators of GTF-powered A220 and A320neo family aircraft around the world.

“Today Delta becomes the first airline to commit to more than 100 GTF-powered A220 aircraft,” said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. “This order demonstrates Delta’s confidence in Airbus and Pratt & Whitney, and in the exceptional economic and sustainability benefits that the GTF-powered A220 continues to deliver.”

The Pratt & Whitney GTF engine is the only geared propulsion system delivering industry-leading sustainability benefits and dependable, world-class operating costs. It is the only engine that powers both modern single-aisle aircraft platforms from Airbus: the A220 and A320neo families. GTF-powered aircraft reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by 16% to 20%, NOx emissions by 50% and noise footprint by 75%.* Certified for operation on 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and successfully tested on 100% SAF, the engines are capable of further reductions in carbon emissions, which will help the aviation industry meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The engine’s revolutionary geared fan architecture is the foundation for more sustainable aviation technologies in the decades ahead, with advancements like the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ engine and beyond. Learn more at pwgtf.com.

*Reductions vs. prior-generation aircraft, based on 75 dB noise contour and ICAO CAEP/6 emissions regulations.

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units.

Pratt & Whitney announced today that leading aircraft leasing company Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has selected GTF engines to power 80 firm A320neo family aircraft, as well as 76 firm and 10 option GTF-powered A220 aircraft. This brings ALC’s total to date to 222 firm and 10 option GTF-powered aircraft.

“ALC is continuing to foster our fleet’s growth in 2022 and beyond,” said John Plueger, chief executive officer at ALC. “We are pleased to add more GTF-powered aircraft to our fleet, which offer our customers world-class operating economics and dependability.”

ALC owns, manages and has on order more than 275 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney, including Airbus A220 and A320neo families with GTF engines, Airbus A320ceo family with V2500® engines and Airbus A330 family aircraft with PW4000 engines. ALC serves over 110 customers in approximately 70 countries with dynamic fleet solutions.

“Pratt & Whitney and ALC have a long, collaborative history,” said Rick Deurloo, president, commercial engines and chief commercial officer at Pratt & Whitney. “With increasing fuel and commodity prices and growing concerns about climate change, the GTF leads the pack on fuel efficiency, emissions and noise. These GTF-powered aircraft will help ALC’s customers lower their operating costs and environmental footprint, and we look forward to working with them for years to come.”

The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine is the only geared propulsion system delivering industry-leading sustainability benefits and dependable, world-class operating costs. It is the only engine that powers both modern single-aisle aircraft platforms from Airbus: the A220 and A320neo families. GTF-powered aircraft reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by 16% to 20%, NOx emissions by 50% and noise footprint by 75%*. Certified for operation on 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and successfully tested on 100% SAF, the engines are capable of further reductions in carbon emissions, which will help the aviation industry meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The engine’s revolutionary geared fan architecture is the foundation for more sustainable aviation technologies in the decades ahead, with advancements like the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage™ engine and beyond. Learn more at pwgtf.com.

*Reductions vs. prior-generation aircraft, based on 75 dB noise contour and ICAO CAEP/6 emissions regulations.

About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units. To learn more visit www.prattwhitney.com.