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Emirates outlines seven new destinations in A350 network expansion

Emirates has announced seven additional destinations to be served by its growing A350 fleet, marking the aircraft’s first appearance in Africa and Southeast...

Business

Avion Express launches Philippine subsidiary, plans to deploy 15 aircraft by 2028

In an exclusive interview with AviationUpdatesPH.com, Avion Express Philippines CEO Rene Philip Banzon revealed that the subsidiary of world’s largest ACMI provider Avia...

Airlines

Air India debuts first retrofitted A320neo

Air India has welcomed its first retrofitted narrowbody aircraft back into operation. The Airbus A320-251N aircraft (VT-EXN) represents “an important milestone in the...

Aviation Safety

AirAsia Philippines enforces CAAP’s power bank safety regulations

AirAsia Philippines has announced the strict enforcement of new guidelines regarding power bank usage on all its flights. The low-cost carrier is implementing...

Airlines

AirSWIFT flights transitioning to Cebu Pacific system starting March 24

Starting March 24, 2025, AirSWIFT flights will operate under the Cebu Pacific system, impacting booking, check-in, and customer service processes.

Aviation Safety

Malaysia Airlines Group tightens power bank rules across all carriers

Malaysia Airlines Group has announced new regulations for carrying power banks aboard their aircraft, set to take effect on April 1, 2025. The...

Airports

Mactan-Cebu International Airport marks strong 2024 performance ahead of Aboitiz expansion

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) closed 2024 with impressive achievements, setting the stage for continued growth as operator Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation...

Airports

DOTr and CAAP officials inspect Tacloban Airport modernization project

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Director General Retired Lt. Gen. Raul del Rosario inspected the ongoing...

Airlines

Aegean Airlines orders 8 more Airbus A321neo aircraft

Aegean Airlines, Greece’s largest carrier, has placed a firm order for eight additional Airbus A321neo aircraft, further expanding its modern fleet and supporting...

Aviation Safety

Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 safely returns to Manila after engine fire

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 (registration 9M-MSB) operating as flight MH705 from Manila to Kuala Lumpur safely returned to Ninoy Aquino International Airport...

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