Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has signed new agreements with foreign aviation companies covering operations and maintenance, as the airline prepares to expand into new domestic and international destinations.

In separate statements on Tuesday, June 17, the Gokongwei-led airline announced that it has signed agreements with German information technology (IT) provider Lufthansa Systems and American aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney.

Lufthansa Systems, the IT arm of the Lufthansa Group, is set to integrate its next-generation operations control and crew management solution into Cebu Pacific.

With the implementation set to begin this year, Cebu Pacific said it will soon utilize Lufthansa Systems’ NetLine as its new operations control system.

The system collects and evaluates a wide range of data, including weather conditions and airspace constraints, which will then alert the operations control team to situations that may impact operations, crew, or customers.

By having access to these proactive measures, the airline is able to mitigate and resolve disruptions in a more timely manner.

Meanwhile, the crew management solution will leverage machine learning and high-speed optimization to shorten rostering cycles.

Through this technology, Cebu Pacific is poised to deliver robust resource planning, supporting a more balanced and predictable scheduling for the crew.

Cebu Pacific Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mike Szucs said these investments into the airline’s internal infrastructure will enhance safety, operational resilience, efficiency, and crew wellbeing.

Szucs said improvements to operations are substantial drivers for the airline’s continued growth in its fleet and network.

“This is all about preparing Cebu Pacific to capture the outstanding opportunity that presents itself both in the Philippines and across the broader Asian market,” he said.

In support of this vision, Cebu Pacific has signed a 12-year agreement with Pratt & Whitney for maintenance services to maintain the performance and efficiency of the airline’s fleet.

In particular, Pratt & Whitney would provide support for the airline’s GTF (geared turbofan) engine fleet, which it ordered from the American company last year.

Cebu Pacific earlier procured GTF engines to power 15 single-aisle aircraft.

The maintenance support will likewise cover Cebu Pacific’s ₱1.4 trillion order of up to 152 A321 new engine option (NEO) aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus, which was the largest aircraft order in the country’s aviation history.

“This agreement strengthens our ability to scale sustainably while continuing to deliver on our commitments to passengers,” said Szucs.

With 98 aircraft already under its arsenal, Cebu Pacific is set to increase it to 100 by the year-end.

The budget carrier operates in 37 domestic and 26 international destinations.