Dirk is the founder and editor-in-chief of Aviation Updates Philippines (AUP), a platform dedicated to providing the latest news and insights on the aviation industry in the Philippines. With a strong passion for aviation and a background in computer engineering, he manages all aspects of AUP, from website development to content curation.
1029 Articles16 CommentsIn a pioneering move towards sustainable aviation, Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled the world’s first aircraft featuring a large-scale application of riblet coating...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 24, 2025The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is taking a significant step toward transforming the nation’s aviation sector through a strategic collaboration...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 24, 2025Cebu Pacific will transfer select Cebgo (DG) turboprop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 to Clark International Airport starting March...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 23, 2025Air New Zealand is set to transform its domestic flight experience by becoming the first airline to implement Starlink’s satellite internet technology on...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 22, 2025Qantas will introduce direct seasonal flights between Sydney and Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport. This marks a notable expansion of its Japanese network and...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 21, 2025The National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has strengthened its aerial law enforcement capabilities with the delivery of two Airbus H160 helicopters, making...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 19, 2025Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has announced plans to launch direct flights between Singapore and Iloilo City starting April 14, 2025—a...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 18, 2025Philippine Airlines (PAL), through subsidiary PAL Express, announced it will increase flight frequency between Clark International Airport and Busuanga Airport to daily services...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 17, 2025Cebu Pacific launched its inaugural direct service between Manila and Sapporo on Thursday, marking the airline’s fifth Japanese destination and establishing the only...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 16, 2025Sunlight Air, a Philippine boutique carrier, has announced the procurement of an ATR 72-600 aircraft, marking its first fleet addition for 2025. The...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 15, 2025