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PAF's C-295 aircraft back in service after Airbus inspection

Philippine News Agency

By Priam Nepomuceno
May 16, 2025, 10:35 am

MANILA -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) received one of its C-295 medium transport aircraft after it completed a comprehensive four-year inspection under Airbus Defense and Space's (ADS) Full In-Service Support Program.

The aircraft was turned over to the PAF in simple rites at the Villamor Air Base, Pasay City on Thursday, which was graced by Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura.

"During the ceremony, Mr. Juha Hekka Hoikka, a representative from the ADS, officially handed over the documents of the inspected C-295 aircraft to the PAF. Following the turnover of the completed aircraft's documents, the PAF also turned over the documents for another C-295 aircraft currently undergoing its comprehensive four-year inspection to ADS," the PAF said in a statement Thursday night.

These C-295 aircraft will significantly enhance the PAF's ability to conduct tactical airlift, disaster response, and troop deployment, reinforcing its readiness across a wide range of mission requirements.

With this development, Cordura noted the PAF's shift from reactive maintenance to a culture of planned and sustained readiness.

He cited performance-based logistics with Airbus as key to delivering more reliable and mission-focused operations.

Cordura said this also reflects the PAF's continued commitment to operational excellence and its evolution into a mission-ready, values-driven force capable of supporting both defense and humanitarian missions. (PNA)