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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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Airports

NAIA hits all-time passenger record in 2024

Manila’s main gateway airport served a record-breaking 50.1 million passengers in 2024, marking a strong recovery in Philippine air travel that surpassed pre-pandemic...

Airlines

AirAsia Philippines launches three-week seat sale campaign for early 2025

Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines has announced an extensive three-week promotional campaign for January 2025, featuring discounted fares to key domestic festival destinations, as...

Feature

2024 Year in Review: Top stories that shaped PH aviation

It’s the start of another year, and here at AUP, we’re marking over a decade of celebrating the dynamic world of aviation with...

Aviation Safety

Bird strike, go-around, crash: The timeline of Jeju Air flight 2216

New details have emerged providing a precise timeline of the tragic events leading to South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster. Through official statements from...

Aviation Safety

Swiss flight attendant dies following emergency landing in Graz

A Swiss International Air Lines flight attendant has died following an emergency landing incident that occurred on December 23, the airline confirmed on...

Aviation Safety

KLM Boeing 737 exits runway during emergency landing in Norway

A KLM Boeing 737-800 veered off the runway during an emergency landing at Norway’s Sandefjord Airport on December 28, with all 182 passengers...

Aviation Safety

Jeju Air flight crashes on landing in South Korea

Jeju Air flight from Bangkok crashes on landing at South Korea’s Muan airport. Nearly all onboard feared dead; airline expresses regret.

Defense

PAF retires OV-10 Bronco, AH-1S Cobra aircraft

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has officially retired its remaining North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco light attack aircraft and Bell AH-1S Cobra attack...

Airlines

Air New Zealand transforms flight for passengers crossing international date line on Christmas

Air New Zealand created a unique airborne Christmas celebration for passengers who would have otherwise missed the holiday entirely due to crossing the...

Aviation Safety

PAL Express Q400 suffers minor runway excursion in Bacolod amid heavy rain

A Philippine Airlines (PAL) Express flight from Cebu experienced a minor runway excursion at Bacolod-Silay Airport on Friday morning, December 27, 2024, the...

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