Wednesday, 5 February 2025
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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.

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Defense

French military taps Airbus to develop A321-based maritime patrol aircraft

The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract to conduct a risk-assessment study for France’s future maritime...

Airlines

ITA Airways exits SkyTeam, sets sights on Star Alliance after Lufthansa deal

ITA Airways, the Italian flag carrier, has formally exited the SkyTeam alliance and announced its intention to join the Star Alliance by early...

Airports

CAAP refutes claims of planned Zamboanga airport closure amid repair

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a statement addressing recent social media reports claiming that Zamboanga International Airport will...

Airlines

Global air passenger demand hit record high in 2024, says IATA

Global air passenger demand achieved unprecedented heights in 2024, marking a definitive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic with traffic levels exceeding 2019 figures...

Aviation Safety

Pilot killed in Nueva Ecija helicopter crash

A female pilot was killed Saturday afternoon when a Robinson helicopter crashed in a swampy area in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, according to the...

Airlines

AirAsia Philippines launches exclusive luggage collection with American Tourister

AirAsia Philippines has partnered with American Tourister to launch an exclusive luggage collection, marking the airline’s first venture into brand licensing through its...

Airports

New Mactan-Cebu runway paves way for increased flights, regional growth

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated a new parallel runway at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) on Thursday, which marked a crucial step toward...

Aviation Safety

American Eagle flight collides with helicopter near Reagan National Airport

No survivors have been found following the mid-air collision of American Eagle flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday...

Aviation Safety

Fire destroys Air Busan A321 aircraft, passengers safely evacuated

An Air Busan Airbus A321-200 aircraft was destroyed by fire during pre-departure preparations at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Tuesday...

Airlines

Cebu Pacific expands Clark hub with new flights to El Nido, Coron

Cebu Pacific will launch daily flights from Clark International Airport to El Nido and Coron starting March 30, 2025. The new routes are...

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