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.
1069 Articles18 CommentsIn a recent incident on a US-bound Philippine Airlines flight, federal authorities apprehended an intoxicated Filipino passenger. The individual, identified as Nonga, was...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoMarch 1, 2014The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) reports a healthy increase in air traffic for 2013, with the total number of passengers reaching 37.67 million,...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 27, 2014Malaysian tourists are soon to experience the globally acclaimed white sands of Boracay, thanks to AirAsia’s introduction of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 25, 2014In the ever-changing landscape of the aviation industry, the recent news of Philippine Airlines transferring all domestic flights to PAL Express has stirred...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 24, 2014AirAsia Zest is expanding its services with the introduction of a comprehensive land and ferry transfer service to Boracay Island for passengers landing...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 24, 2014The Malacañang Palace has given its approval for the payment plan concerning the acquisition of 12 lead-in fighter trainer jets from South Korea....
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 22, 2014Budget airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) has welcomed the first of three Airbus A330 aircraft scheduled for delivery this year. The brand-new Airbus-A330 touched...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 22, 2014Local airlines, spearheaded by the national flag carrier, Philippine Airlines Inc. (PAL), are actively seeking to increase their seat entitlements for flights to...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 21, 2014Cebu Pacific’s $15 million-acquisition of Tiger Airways Philippines has been approved by the Civil Aeronautics Board, its executive director Carmelo Arcilla said. Cebu...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 21, 2014Operations at Butuan Airport have returned to normal after the removal of a Cebu Pacific airplane that had skidded off the runway on...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 16, 2014