CEBU Pacific, the Philippines’ largest carrier, signed two major agreements at the Paris Air Show on Monday, reinforcing its long-term growth and sustainability strategy through operational modernization and enhanced fleet maintenance.
The low-cost airline entered into a deal with Lufthansa Systems to deploy its NetLine operations control and crew management platform, while also inking a 12-year EngineWise™ comprehensive maintenance services agreement with Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of RTX Corp., to support its GTF engine fleet.
The twin announcements highlight Cebu Pacific’s push to scale efficiently as it grows its fleet and expands its domestic and international network, currently covering 63 destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Under the Lufthansa Systems agreement, Cebu Pacific will adopt the NetLine suite to improve real-time operations control and crew planning. The platform enables faster, data-driven decisions by integrating live inputs on weather, airspace constraints and aircraft performance, allowing for proactive disruption management.
The solution, supported by aviation tech firm ROIS/Pi, also introduces AI-powered tools for crew rostering, shortening planning cycles and supporting more balanced, predictable schedules.
“This partnership is central to enabling the scaling of our operations,” said Cebu Pacific chief executive officer (CEO) Mike Szücs. “We’re investing in world-class systems to enhance safety, resilience, efficiency and crew wellbeing as we prepare to capture opportunities across the broader Asian market.”
The new platform will also streamline aircraft assignment, automate regulatory compliance, and optimize crew scheduling — key to managing the airline’s nearly 100-aircraft fleet.
“We’re proud to support Cebu Pacific’s ambitious vision,” said Stefanie Neumann, CEO of Lufthansa Systems. “Together, we’re building a scalable, future-ready operations platform.”
Engine maintenance deal
In a separate deal, Cebu Pacific signed a long-term maintenance contract with Pratt & Whitney to cover its GTF engine fleet. The 12-year EngineWise™ agreement provides predictive support and performance analytics for engines powering its expanding fleet of Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft.
The agreement follows Cebu Pacific’s 2024 engine orders, including those tied to up to 152 A321neo jets and 15 A320neo aircraft, solidifying a long-term partnership with Pratt & Whitney that dates back to the 1990s.
“The GTF engine enables up to 20 percent fuel savings compared to previous-generation engines,” Szücs said. “This deal ensures we maintain fleet efficiency, reduce emissions, and scale sustainably.”
Cebu Pacific currently operates 56 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney engines and is leveraging the U.S. company’s data-driven maintenance programs to ensure cost predictability and technical support as it expands. / KOC