Airlines In The Philippines II

[Arianespace]

Arianespace wrote

CEB had their Neo since 2019. And 6 of the 10 operating 320neos are affected, together with all of its 21n fleet. They are worst affected airline in the Philippines. With that in mind, Boeing order is possible. We could be seeing them in three years time.

CEB to cut Fleet Growth in 2024

On 11 September, RTX said that around 600-700 engines, which power the Airbus A320neo family aircraft, must be removed and inspected between now and 2026 for defective high-pressure turbine and compressor discs.

The issue, which is set to cost RTX more than $3 billion, centres on a previously disclosed defect involving a “rare condition in powdered metal used to manufacture certain engine parts”.

Already several Asia-Pacific carriers, including Air New Zealand and Scoot, have warned of operational disruptions in the near-term.

On 15 September, low-cost operator Cebu Pacific, whose A320neo family fleet is powered by PW1100G engines, says it will revise downwards its fleet growth rate for 2024, as it “anticipates that a number of the aircraft” will be impacted.

It adds that while there is no “immediate impact” on operations, there will be impact on fleet availability in 2024. To this end, it will revise downward its projection of 91 aircraft by 2024.

The carrier adds: “Cebu Pacific has already taken a focused approach to proactively manage supply chain and operational challenges facing the industry. The accelerated fleet inspection will ensure the continued safe operation of the P&W fleet.”

The situation is really bad.

[Evodesire]

I hope its not true also. Because if that happens, then there will be a lot of reshuffling again and I still don't know who would want to be in the helm of PAL for as long as the Tans are in full control. It may also impact lessors and investors.

And I think Capt. Stan is doing a great job. Never seen PAL this aggressive but calculated.

[JNC03]

Philippine Airlines is in crisis mode as their U.S. Customs Visa Waiver Carrier Agreement has expired, which is required in order to verify and transport any passengers under the Visa Waiver Program to the U.S

https://loyaltylobby.com/2023/09/17/philippine-airlines-in-meltdown-as-u-s-visa-waiver-carrier-agreement-expired-airline-cant-transport-non-visa-holders/

[xzibit31]

How could they let it expire?

Looks like heads are going to roll.

[crash&burn]

US VWP resumes for PAL. They can now take in ESTA pax again.

[crash&burn]

Looks like RP-C9928 is back in service.

[seven13]

Is it true that the leased aircrafts are coming in this October? GA B777 and some A321s?

[Evodesire]

As far as I know, PAL is supposed to receive 2 GA 777s soon. No timeline was given but the target is before the holidays. They are also supposed to reactivate one more A330.

[crash&burn]

I heard the 1 ex-GA 777 is coming in late December to EIS by January. Which is right on time for when 7776 is returned to the lessor. The 2nd ex-GA is probably postponed for 2nd half next year.

[crash&burn]

The 11th A330 will probably be back in November.

[romantic_guy08]

crash&burn wrote

The 11th A330 will probably be back in November.

Would you know when 80 and 82 are coming back to service?

[crash&burn]

Probably mid October and November.

[Evodesire]

Capt. Stan said “We will reconfigure and refurbish our planes, change the seats, and add tv sets on board for in-flight entertainment" as written here: https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/09/11/2295282/meeting-capt-stanley-ng-pals-youngest-president-ever

"Add tv sets for in-flight entertainment." Does this mean that all A330s will be fitted with IFEs including the ME planes?

[frequentflier]

Evodesire wrote

Capt. Stan said “We will reconfigure and refurbish our planes, change the seats, and add tv sets on board for in-flight entertainment" as written here: https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/09/11/2295282/meeting-capt-stanley-ng-pals-youngest-president-ever

"Add tv sets for in-flight entertainment." Does this mean that all A330s will be fitted with IFEs including the ME planes?

This is quite confusing. In the previous post, they pulled out a couple of A330s for densification, and it includes removal of PTVs.

[JNC03]

As for PAL’s fleet, Ng says 76 aircraft are in service, but supply chain issues and the problems facing the Pratt & Whitney PW1100 engine have grounded a trio of Airbus A321neos, nearly one half of the carrier’s eight-strong fleet of the type. Thse same engine issues could well see more of the carrier’s A321neos out of service.

Ng adds that P&W has been supportive of the carrier, and that he tries to consider things from the manufacturer’s perspective. That said, he feels that existing rather than new customers should be first in line for new engines.

The reduced A350 inventory has created operational challenges, he notes: having a solitary spare aircraft means it is harder to swap in a common type in the event of a technical issue. The Airbus widebody’s different seating configuration to the 777s also restricts the airline’s ability to use the Boeing type as a replacement.

Ng also says there will be another round of widebody orders at some point, particularly for aircraft to serve medium-routes that the carrier now services with 10 A330-300s.

One 777 will also leave the fleet at the end of the year.


https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/philippine-airlines-chief-eyes-growth-after-successful-restructuring/155074.article

[JNC03]

PAL operated a flight to Auckland before the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has yet to resume. While the airline is still interested in the New Zealand market, there is no return planned in the short term, said Mr Gaertner.

https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/airlines-ride-australias-international-demand-wave-part-one--cathay-pacific--philippine-airlines-661586

[Arianespace]

JNC03 wrote

"While the airline is still interested in the New Zealand market, there is no return planned in the short term", said Mr Gaertner.

https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/reports/airlines-ride-australias-international-demand-wave-part-one--cathay-pacific--philippine-airlines-661586

In other words, we don't have available plane, yes, the A330 kind, to fly there now. Rotations to existing routes are even tight. You can easily spot it with a regular delayed flight.

[chowpau]

frequentflier wrote

Evodesire wrote

Capt. Stan said “We will reconfigure and refurbish our planes, change the seats, and add tv sets on board for in-flight entertainment" as written here: https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/09/11/2295282/meeting-capt-stanley-ng-pals-youngest-president-ever

"Add tv sets for in-flight entertainment." Does this mean that all A330s will be fitted with IFEs including the ME planes?

This is quite confusing. In the previous post, they pulled out a couple of A330s for densification, and it includes removal of PTVs.

Maybe it is meant for the ME route. If you followed Capt Frank Desiderio's post when he was going to Riyadh from Manila in a business class via PAL, he said they were only 5 of them while the economy are full

[JNC03]

BREAKING: Cebu Pacific said in the Aviation Summit 2023 that they will place an order within the next six months.

The low-cost carrier adds it will be the largest aircraft order done by a Philippine carrier.

[xzibit31]

Enough to change the brand of aircraft that they have in their fleet? 🤣🤣🤣