Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, has signed two major agreements aimed at boosting operational efficiency and supporting its continued fleet expansion across Asia and beyond.
At the recent Paris Air Show, Cebu Pacific formalized a partnership with Lufthansa Systems, a leading global aviation IT provider, to implement its advanced NetLine suite of operations control and crew management solutions. The deal signed on June 16, 2025 signifies a strategic investment in the airline’s internal infrastructure as it prepares for future growth.
The NetLine suite uses machine learning and real-time data to enhance flight planning, crew scheduling, and disruption management. By collecting and evaluating a wide range of data such as weather conditions, airspace constraints and aircraft performance, the system enables an airline’s operations control team to make faster, more informed decisions while improving regulatory compliance and crew wellbeing. Supported by aviation technology firm ROIS/Pi, the platform will streamline roster planning, trip trading, and aircraft assignment.
“This partnership is central to enabling the scaling of our operations,” said Mike Szücs, Chief Executive Officer of Cebu Pacific. “We’re investing in world-class systems that enhance safety, operational resilience, and efficiency as we grow our fleet and expand our network across the region. 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.”
“We are proud to support Cebu Pacific’s ambitious vision,” said Stefanie Neumann, Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Systems. “Together, we’re building a scalable, future-ready operations platform.”
In a separate move to support long-term fleet maintenance, Cebu Pacific also signed a 12-year EngineWise comprehensive services agreement with Pratt & Whitney. The deal covers the airline’s growing fleet of GTF (Geared Turbofan) engines—an advanced propulsion technology that allows the fan and turbine to run at optimal speeds, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. These engines power up to 152 Airbus A321neo aircraft ordered in July 2024 and 15 A320neo family aircraft announced in February 2024.
“The GTF engine has enabled up to 20% reduction in fuel burn compared to previous-generation engines – translating into meaningful savings in fuel efficiency, lower emissions and reduced operating costs,” said Szücs. He further noted that these are key to scaling Cebu Pacific’s operations responsibly while meeting customer expectations.
Pratt & Whitney reinforced this focus on sustainable growth. “The agreement reflects our ongoing collaboration with Cebu Pacific to optimize the reliability and efficiency of their fleet,” said Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. “It underscores our commitment to enabling our customer’s network expansion and growth.”
Through the EngineWise program, Cebu Pacific gains access to Pratt & Whitney’s global expertise, predictive maintenance tools, and fleet analytics—helping ensure reliability, transparency, and cost control. The airline currently operates 56 Pratt & Whitney-powered aircraft, continuing a relationship that began in the 1990s.
With these two new partnerships, Cebu Pacific reinforces its commitment to smarter, more sustainable operations—laying the groundwork for scalable growth in one of Asia’s most dynamic aviation markets.
For more information on Cebu Pacific, visit cebupacificair.com
