Cebu Pacific (CEB) marked a significant milestone in its growth journey at the 2025 Paris Air Show by signing two major agreements aimed at enhancing its fleet reliability and operational efficiency.
Cebu Pacific and Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, inked a 12-year EngineWise™ comprehensive maintenance services agreement to support the airline’s growing fleet of GTF-powered aircraft. The deal covers the engines ordered in 2024, including those for up to 152 A321neo aircraft and 15 A320neo family aircraft. The agreement ties Cebu Pacific’s engine maintenance costs to actual utilization, ensuring better cost predictability and long-term savings.
“The agreement reflects our ongoing collaboration with Cebu Pacific to optimize the reliability and efficiency of their fleet. It underscores our commitment to enabling our customer’s network expansion and growth,” according to Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.
Currently operating 56 Pratt & Whitney-powered aircraft, Cebu Pacific’s partnership with the engine maker dates back to the 1990s when its fleet included DC-9 aircraft powered by JT8D engines.
“Maintaining the performance and efficiency of our fleet is a top priority. The GTF engine has enabled up to 20% reduction in fuel burn compared to previous-generation engines – translating into meaningful savings in fuel efficiency, lower emissions and reduced operating costs. This agreement strengthens our ability to scale sustainably while continuing to deliver on our commitments to passengers,” said Mike Szucs, Chief Executive Officer of Cebu Pacific.
In another development, Cebu Pacific signed a separate agreement with Lufthansa Systems to implement its next-generation operations control and crew management solution, NetLine. The new system will provide real-time disruption management and data-driven decision-making capabilities to enhance flight operations, crew planning, and rostering. Supported by aviation tech firm ROIS/Pi, the platform utilizes machine learning to optimize crew scheduling, improve aircraft assignment, and reduce operational costs.
“This partnership is central to enabling the scaling of our operations. We’re investing in the internal infrastructure with world-class systems that will enhance safety, operational resilience, efficiency and crew wellbeing as we grow our fleet and expand our network across the region. This is all about preparing Cebu Pacific to capture the outstanding opportunity that presents itself both in the Philippines and across the broader Asian market,” added Szücs.
The implementation of Lufthansa Systems’ solutions is set to begin this year, further solidifying Cebu Pacific’s path toward becoming a more efficient, tech-driven airline ready to meet the demands of regional expansion.