IN what is seen as reflective of the growing confidence in the airport’s ongoing improvements and its potential to become a stronger hub for aviation services, the SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC), one of the biggest aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers in the Asia-Pacific region, is expanding its presence in the Philippines through its local subsidiary, SIA Engineering (Philippines) Corporation (SIAEP).
“This is a big boost for NAIA and for Philippine aviation. We welcome SIAEP and look forward to working closely with them to improve support for airlines operating here,” said Ramon S. Ang, President and CEO of the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC).
A trusted MRO provider already operating out of Clark, SIAEP is the Philippine subsidiary of SIAEC, which is majority-owned by the Singapore Airlines Group and is known for supporting many of the world’s top airlines.
Ang said its entry is seen to benefit not only local carriers, but the broader aviation industry as it opens up more opportunities for skills development, knowledge transfer, and jobs in aircraft maintenance.
The presence of SIAEP at NAIA will help provide faster aircraft turnaround and improved technical support, benefitting both airlines and passengers, he added.
“Meanwhile, other major MRO companies have also expressed interest in establishing presence at NAIA. With more players coming in, airlines will have more choices, leading to better service options and greater overall efficiency. This is part of our broader push to raise NAIA’s standards and make it a better, more reliable gateway not only for travelers, but for the aviation industry as a whole,” Ang said.
The SIAEP is expected to begin operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by September 2025.
