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.
1117 Articles21 CommentsManila’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...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 2, 2025Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines has announced an extensive three-week promotional campaign for January 2025, featuring discounted fares to key domestic festival destinations, as...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 2, 2025It’s the start of another year, and here at AUP, we’re marking over a decade of celebrating the dynamic world of aviation with...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 1, 2025New details have emerged providing a precise timeline of the tragic events leading to South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster. Through official statements from...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 31, 2024A Swiss International Air Lines flight attendant has died following an emergency landing incident that occurred on December 23, the airline confirmed on...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 31, 2024A KLM Boeing 737-800 veered off the runway during an emergency landing at Norway’s Sandefjord Airport on December 28, with all 182 passengers...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 30, 2024Jeju Air flight from Bangkok crashes on landing at South Korea’s Muan airport. Nearly all onboard feared dead; airline expresses regret.
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 29, 2024The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has officially retired its remaining North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco light attack aircraft and Bell AH-1S Cobra attack...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 29, 2024Air New Zealand created a unique airborne Christmas celebration for passengers who would have otherwise missed the holiday entirely due to crossing the...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 28, 2024A Philippine Airlines (PAL) Express flight from Cebu experienced a minor runway excursion at Bacolod-Silay Airport on Friday morning, December 27, 2024, the...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 27, 2024