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Airlines

PAL introduces rebranded domestic premium economy product

National flag carrier Philippine Airlines introduced a rebranded Premium Economy product for domestic flights on Tuesday. Beginning September 15, 2022, the Premium Economy...

Airlines

Scoot increases flights to the Philippines

Singaporean low-cost carrier Scoot is set to boost capacity in the Philippines from September 2022, airline schedules website AeroRoutes reports. Based on the report, Scoot...

Airlines

Royal Air launches Clark-Busan, Bohol-Seoul flights

Royal Air Philippines resumed scheduled commercial service today with the relaunch of two international flights from top tourist destinations in the country. The...

Airlines

AirAsia inaugurates Manila-Roxas service

Low-cost carrier Philippines AirAsia successfully sent off the inaugural flight of the new Manila-Roxas service, making the city the 16th domestic destination in...

Planemaker

Airbus A321XLR takes flight

The first prototype of the Airbus A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) successfully performed its first flight on Wednesday, ushering in a new era of...

Airlines

PAL launches Cotabato-Tawi-Tawi flights

Philippine Airlines on Thursday, June 9, launched a direct flight between Cotabato and Tawi-Tawi, marking the first inter-Bangsamoro commercial flight in history. Local...

Planemaker

Next generation ATR unveiled

ATR has unveiled the next generation series of the world-renowned regional turboprop aircraft, officially named the ATR EVO. The new aircraft is expected...

Airlines

AirAsia Philippines reports 553% passenger growth in April 2022

AirAsia Philippines recorded a 553 percent growth in passenger numbers for April 2022 versus the same period last year as air travel continues...

Aviation Safety

Tibet Airlines A319 veers off runway, catches fire

Tibet Airlines Flight TV-9833, an Airbus A319 aircraft, veered off the runway and caught fire during take-off early Thursday morning. The incident occurred...

Defense

PAF receives Hawker 800XP

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) formally received a Hawker 800XP as a donation from the San Miguel Corporation (SMC) on Thursday⁠, May 5,...

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