The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and Bureau of Customs–Port of Clark (BOC–Clark) have launched a streamlined customs system to speed up the movement of aircraft parts in and out of the Clark Freeport.
Under a signed memorandum order (MO), the maintenance, repair and overhaul–facilitated access for services and trade (MRO–F.A.S.T.) system seeks to cut red tape and standardize procedures for aviation-related businesses in the zone.
“This initiative marks a key step in boosting Clark’s aviation competitiveness,” said CDC president and chief executive Agnes Devanadera.
Clark has become a strategic hub for the MRO industry, where efficient customs processing is critical to time-sensitive operations.
Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said delays in clearance affect aircraft turnaround and drive up costs.
The MRO–F.A.S.T. System, he said, addresses issues by streamlining procedures and ensuring faster, more predictable processing, key to attracting investment and supporting industry growth.
Devanadera and Rubio signed the MO during the Ease of Doing Business Month celebration on May 30, 2025.
The system covers the import and export of aircraft parts, including those sent abroad for repair and later returned.
It also introduces a 24-hour processing window for transactions with complete documentation.
Officials said the initiative would benefit registered business enterprises (RBEs) by minimizing downtime, especially during aircraft-on-ground (AOG) emergencies.