Airbus in the Philippines
A key partner for the Philippines
Local presence
Airbus and the Philippines have had a long-standing relationship, going back more than 40 years. Since then, the European manufacturer has had success across its commercial aircraft, defence and helicopter product lines in the country.
Airbus also is developing its industrial partnerships in the Philippines, where local firms supply a wide range of equipment and parts for the company.
Our products & services
Airbus has had a strong presence in the Philippines for over 40 years, providing commercial aircraft, defence solutions, and helicopters to the country’s aviation sector.
Airbus is the leading supplier to local airlines such as AirAsia Philippines, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and PAL Express, with a fleet that includes the A320neo Family, A330neo, and A350.
The company is also the market leader in the country’s helicopter segment, with nearly 90 Airbus helicopters in service, supporting missions across law enforcement, oil and gas operations, and VIP transport.
Airbus maintains a dedicated maintenance and overhaul facility in the Philippines, offering full technical support to helicopter operators, while also fostering industrial partnerships with local suppliers of aerospace equipment and parts.
Commercial Aircraft in the Philippines
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Airbus is the leading supplier of the country’s airlines, with aircraft flying with AirAsia Philippines, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and PAL Express. These include the latest A320neo Family, A330neo and the long range A350.
Helicopters in the Philippines
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In the helicopter business, Airbus is the market leader in the country’s civil and parapublic segment. Today, there are close to 90 Airbus helicopters in service in the country, ranging from the light single-engine models such as the H125 and H130 to the light twin H135 and H145, H155, Dauphin family, and the ACH160.
These operate on missions including law enforcement, and services to oil and gas operators, VVIP transport and commercial charters.
Airbus Helicopters is the only manufacturer to operate its own maintenance and overhaul facility in the Philippines, offering full technical assistance to operators in the country.
Defence in the Philippines
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The Philippine Air Force operates the C295 medium transport, which are used for a wide range of military and humanitarian missions.
Industrial Partnerships
Philippine aerospace companies supply a range of aircraft equipment and system parts for Airbus commercial aircraft. These include B/E Aerospace Philippines and Moog Controls Corp (Philippines).
Latest from the Philippines
In the news
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Press releases Commercial AircraftPhilippine Airlines finalises order for nine A350-1000s
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for the firm order of nine A350-1000 long range aircraft. -
Press releases Commercial AircraftPhilippine Airlines selects A350-1000 for future long haul fleet
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Press releases Commercial AircraftPhilippine Airlines takes delivery of its first A350 XWB
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Press releases Commercial AircraftPhilippine Airlines’ A350 XWB completes first flight in Toulouse
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Press releases Commercial AircraftPhilippine Airlines takes delivery of its first A321neo aircraft
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