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.
984 Articles14 CommentsJapan Airlines (JAL) restored its systems Thursday afternoon following a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that disrupted flight operations and forced the suspension of...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 26, 2024An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday after crashing short of the runway during an emergency landing attempt, resulting in...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 25, 2024Qatar Airways will begin operating the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on its Doha (DOH) to Manila (MNL) route starting March 30, 2025, according to...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 25, 2024American Airlines flights across the United States resumed Tuesday morning (ET) after a brief nationwide ground stop caused by a “vendor technology issue.”...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 25, 2024A Swiss International Air Lines flight traveling from Bucharest, Romania, to Zurich, Switzerland, made an emergency landing in Graz, Austria, on Monday, December...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 24, 2024The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is preparing for its busiest holiday season yet, with passenger numbers and flights projected to surpass last...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 23, 2024SpiceJet, an Indian low-cost airline, will return three of its grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to service by April 2025. This initiative is...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 23, 2024Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has resumed its direct flights between Cebu and Osaka, Japan, offering a renewed connection between the two key...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 22, 2024The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is geared up to handle the anticipated surge in air passenger traffic during the upcoming...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 22, 2024Air Canada has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking the airline’s third order for the type and bringing...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 21, 2024