Philippine Airlines (PAL) today confirmed the successful, fleet-wide completion of the mandatory Elevator and Aileron Computer (ELAC) software update on all its Airbus aircraft covered by the recent directives from Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The comprehensive software upgrade, which is a critical safety and airworthiness measure, was completed on all affected aircraft ahead of the prescribed regulatory deadline. This achievement underscores PAL’s unwavering commitment to safety and compliance with the highest global aviation standards.
PAL’s Maintenance and Engineering teams, along with dedicated technical staff, worked on an accelerated schedule to implement the complex software installation and verification process. The ELAC is a core component of the aircraft’s flight control system, and the update ensures the continued reliability and precision of the elevator and aileron controls.
With the mandatory software update now fully implemented across the fleet, Philippine Airlines is actively working to normalize its domestic and international flight schedules.
While the upgrade caused some unavoidable operational adjustments and flight delays in the preceding days, the airline is coordinating closely with air traffic control, airport authorities, and ground handling partners to swiftly regain full schedule reliability. PAL expects residual flight disruption to be minimal and resolved in the immediate term.
Philippine Airlines sincerely thanks its valued passengers for their patience and understanding during this period of necessary maintenance. The airline reaffirms its commitment to keeping travelers fully informed.
Passengers are strongly advised to check the status of their flights before proceeding to the airport:
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PAL Website: Visit the Flight Status section at www.philippineairlines.com/en/flight-status.
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Official Social Media: Check for the latest advisories on the official PAL Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PhilippineAirlines.
PAL remains dedicated to delivering a safe and reliable journey for all passengers and looks forward to resuming full, uninterrupted service across its network.
