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.
1252 Articles27 CommentsPhilippine Airlines has ranked second in Southeast Asia in the 2025 Flyers’ Choice Awards by AirlineRatings.com, based on thousands of verified passenger votes....
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoAugust 6, 2025Korean Air will introduce a new Premium Class cabin on its retrofitted B777-300ER fleet, with the first upgraded aircraft entering service on short-...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoAugust 5, 2025Philippine Airlines announced planned turboprop route transfers from Manila to Clark and Cebu as the government extends the NAIA phaseout deadline to March...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoAugust 2, 2025Philippine Airlines (PAL) posted a net income of USD 60 million—a 48 percent increase year-on-year—in the second quarter of 2025.
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoAugust 1, 2025Japan's Tokyo Fire Department placed a firm order for an additional Airbus H225 helicopter.
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJuly 30, 2025Adverse weather caused by the southwest monsoon has led to widespread flight disruptions, with 30 cancellations and 3 diversions as reported by CAAP.
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJuly 22, 2025Delta will launch nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Hong Kong and Chicago in June 2026, strengthening its West Coast network.
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJuly 21, 2025Philippine Airlines is offering international travelers a free domestic side trip with its 2-in-1 Getaway Fares promo.
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJuly 20, 2025Cebu Pacific has become the first Philippine airline to operate 100 aircraft with the delivery of its latest A330neo from Toulouse, France.
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJuly 19, 2025AirAsia Philippines has increased its Manila-Taipei flight frequency from 14 to 17 weekly services starting July 2025 due to strong passenger demand.
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJuly 16, 2025