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PAL launches discounted fare program for int’l students

Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier, has unveiled a new fare discount program for international students aged between 12 and 31. The...

AirportsAviation Safety

CAAP participates in the nationwide earthquake drill

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) actively participated in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) yesterday, showcasing the nation’s commitment to...

AirlinesPlanemaker

Air France-KLM, Airbus in talks for joint venture on A350 component support

Air France-KLM and Airbus have entered exclusive negotiations to form a joint venture focused on the maintenance and support of Airbus A350 components...

AirlinesPlanemaker

Cebu Pacific eyes Boeing 737 fleet

High-ranking officials from Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air visited Boeing’s Customer Experience Center in Renton, Washington, USA, this week to study the...

Airlines

Cebu Pacific to introduce Manila-Da Nang flights

Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ largest low-cost airline, is launching its newest international destination, Da Nang, Vietnam, with a piso sale. Starting December...

AirlinesSustainabilityTechnology

Cebu Pacific to test electric baggage tractor for ramp operations

Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) is making strides in its electric vehicles (EV) program. As part of this initiative, the airline will...

PlanemakerSustainabilityTechnology

Boeing begins modification of MD-90 jet for NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has partnered with Boeing to modify an MD-90 jet to test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW)...

Airlines

PAL set to reconnect Manila and Tuguegarao in October

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is gearing up to restart its Manila-Tuguegarao route, offering daily flights starting from October 29, 2023. This move...

Airlines

PAL sees strong growth in H1 2023, invests in fleet and services

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has reported impressive financial results for the first half of 2023, with a record net income of US$250 million (PHP...

Airlines

Cebu Pacific reports strong revenue growth in Q2 2023

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) reported a total revenue of P22.7 billion for the second quarter of 2023, a 62% increase from...

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