16/10/2026
On 23 September 2026, Lufthansa Technical Training Philippines (LTTP), Philippine Airlines (PAL) and PAL Express signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during MRO Asia. The agreement marks another step in their longstanding business relationship and reflects a shared commitment to closer collaboration in aircraft type and basic training.
The MOU was signed by Romulo L. Raras, Vice President - Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering at PAL Express; Robert H. Woods, Vice President Technical Operations Department at Philippine Airlines; with the support of Katherine L. Rivera, Assistant Vice President at Philippine Airlines and Laura Diedrich, Head of Lufthansa Technical Training Operations Asia-Pacific.
Built on more than 20 years of working together, this next chapter aims to strengthen training collaboration and create mutual value by bringing together experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to aviation training.
We are grateful for the trust and partnership developed over the years and excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.