Aplus Launches New El Nido Line Station, supporting AirSWIFT’s Inaugural Flight being its Official Line Maintenance Provider 

On September 1, 2025, Aviation Partnership Philippines (Aplus), marks another milestone in its expansion with the launch of its new line station in El Nido, Palawan, located at Lio Airport Terminal, beginning operations by supporting the inaugural AirSWIFT flight under Aplus Line Maintenance services. 

AirSWIFT, recently acquired by Cebu Pacific, has been connecting travelers to El Nido for years. With this inaugural flight, Aplus officially assumes its role as AirSWIFT’s official Line Maintenance provider in the destination, bringing its expertise and proven commitment to aviation safety and reliability to one of the Philippines’ most iconic island gateways. 

By supporting AirSWIFT in this vital destination, the company demonstrates its readiness to provide reliable aircraft maintenance services that ensure both operational efficiency and passenger safety.

The milestone highlights the synergy within the Cebu Pacific Group, as Aplus strengthens its role as the Philippines’ Biggest Line Maintenance Provider, delivering exceptional technical expertise. By establishing its El Nido line station, Aplus reinforces its commitment to expanding its presence in key markets, ensuring safe and reliable flights while supporting the Group’s broader mission of connecting people and places through safe and reliable journeys. 

With this launch, Aplus celebrates not only a new beginning in El Nido but also a stronger foundation for continued partnership and aviation excellence within the Cebu Pacific Group. 

Beyond operational support, the move highlights Aplus’s strategy of expanding its footprint in high-demand markets. Each new station adds value to airline partners, strengthens the country’s aviation infrastructure, and contributes to the broader goal of connecting people and places safely. With the addition of the El Nido line station, Aplus continues to demonstrate its dedication to supporting the growth of the Philippine tourism sector it serves.