MANILA – Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider SIA Engineering Philippines Corporation (SIAEP) will start operating at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in September.
SIAEP is a subsidiary of SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC), which is majority-owned by the Singapore Airlines Group.
The local subsidiary has a facility in Clark, and its expansion at NAIA shows confidence in the airport’s potential to become a stronger hub for aviation services, according to operator New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC).
“This is a big boost for NAIA and for Philippine aviation. We welcome SIAEP and look forward to working closely with them to improve support for airlines operating here,” NNIC president Ramon Ang said in a statement on Wednesday.
The presence of SIAEP at the country's main gateway will help provide faster aircraft turnaround and improved technical support, benefitting both airlines and passengers.
It is seen to benefit not only local carriers but also the broader aviation industry as it opens up more opportunities for skills development, knowledge transfer, and jobs in aircraft maintenance, the NNIC said.
Meanwhile, the San Miguel Corp.-led consortium said other MRO companies have also expressed interest in establishing presence at NAIA.
With more players, airlines will have more choices, leading to better service options and improved overall efficiency.
“This is part of our broader push to raise NAIA’s standards and make it a better, more reliable gateway not only for travelers, but for the aviation industry as a whole,” Ang said. (PNA)