Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual visited the first reactivated A380 aircraft of Lufthansa to undergo extensive C-check at the Lufthansa Technik Philippines’ maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Villamor Airbase
C-check requires an aviation maintenance technician to perform a deep inspection of a majority of the aircraft’s parts.
Pascual’s visit of the Mike-Kilo that arrived from Frankfurt, Germany is in support of the collaboration between the DTI and LTP in promoting the MRO industry in the country.
“With the collaboration of young and talented minds in the aviation and aerospace industry, the Philippines is transitioning to a highly cost-competitive environment that will make its strategic location a viable MRO hub in Asia,” Pascual said.
MRO operation in the country guarantees a wide range of services that will cater to the growing demand of the aviation industry globally.
Since its inauguration in 2000, LTP has been committed to its role of promoting competence as a MRO for commercial aircraft, including the largest Airbus available.
Pascual added that LTP’s opening of another hangar last August 2022 is a testament to its faith and confidence in the country’s significant role in the global value chain for aerospace.
Through its partnership with the private and public sectors, DTI, through the Board of Investments, is committed to delivering its promise of making the Philippines the hub for manufacturing and aftermarket services in the aerospace industry.
With the Aerospace Industry Roadmap, the Department looks forward to a favorable economic climate for the aviation and aerospace industry by promoting the Philippines as a globally-recognized MRO hub.