INDIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS ON OUR RELENTLESS AND FOCUSED PUBLISHING EFFORTS

The insightful articles, inspiring narrations and analytical perspectives presented by the Editorial Team, establish an alluring connect with the reader. My compliments and best wishes to SP Guide Publications.

— General Upendra Dwivedi, Indian Army Chief

"Over the past 60 years, the growth of SP Guide Publications has mirrored the rising stature of Indian Navy. Its well-researched and informative magazines on Defence and Aerospace sector have served to shape an educated opinion of our military personnel, policy makers and the public alike. I wish SP's Publication team continued success, fair winds and following seas in all future endeavour!"

— Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Indian Navy Chief

Since, its inception in 1964, SP Guide Publications has consistently demonstrated commitment to high-quality journalism in the aerospace and defence sectors, earning a well-deserved reputation as Asia's largest media house in this domain. I wish SP Guide Publications continued success in its pursuit of excellence.

— Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Indian Air Force Chief
SP's Military Yearbook 2021-2022
SP's Military Yearbook 2021-2022
       

EPCOR and Philippine Airlines Sign Long-Term Agreement to Enhance A320 fleet Performance

Strategic Partnership to strengthen maintenance and operational efficiency for A320 fleet of Philippine Airlines (PAL)

Paris, Schiphol-Rijk, Manila December 10, 2024

EPCOR BV, the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) center of excellence for repair of APUs (Auxiliary Power Units) and components, and Philippine Airlines announce the partnership for the maintenance of Philippine Airlines' APUs for their A320 fleet. This agreement specifically encompasses the APU131-9A.

The forthcoming agreement signifies a major milestone in the commitment of both parties to uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance for the A320 fleet operated by Philippine Airlines. By engaging EPCOR's specialized expertise in APU maintenance, the airline will gain access to a comprehensive suite of support services, including repair, overhaul, spare APU leasing and Prognos® for APU, the state-of-the-art predictive maintenance software.

EPCOR's extensive experience in APU maintenance is expected to significantly enhance Philippine Airlines' operational efficiency and fleet readiness. The agreement is designed to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality maintenance support, thereby contributing to the seamless operation of the airline's A320 fleet. In addition to this agreement, EPCOR currently maintains two additional APU contracts with Philippine Airlines: one pertaining to the GTCP331-350 (A330 and A340) and the other to the GTCP500 (777).

"This partnership with EPCOR signifies an important progression in maintaining the highest levels of safety and reliability for our fleet," stated Alvin Kendrich Limqueco, PAL Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer. "We look forward to the efficiency and operational benefits that this collaboration with EPCOR will deliver to our operations."

"We are excited to extend our partnership with Philippine Airlines through this long-term APU maintenance agreement," commented Rob van de Graaf, Commercial Director at EPCOR. "Our dedicated team at EPCOR is committed to delivering exceptional service and support that will contribute to the ongoing success and operational excellence of PAL's A320 fleet."

Tommaso Auriemma, Vice-President Sales Asia-Pacific at AFI KLM E&M, added: "PAL has been a longstanding and significant customer of AFI KLM E&M. This agreement further solidifies our enduring partnership, covering a wide range of services including On-Wing support and engine maintenance for GE90 and CFM56B engines."