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.
1242 Articles27 CommentsThe Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has announced applications are now open for the Aeronautical Information Service Comprehensive Course (AISCC), a...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 25, 2025Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has further expanded its ground operations with eight new inter-terminal shuttle buses, marking the second major fleet enhancement...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 24, 2025Cebu Pacific has become Southeast Asia’s first airline to fully integrate generative artificial intelligence across its customer service platforms, marking a significant advancement...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 23, 2025AirAsia Philippines has reported a substantial increase in passenger traffic and advance bookings on its Taiwan routes during the first quarter of 2025,...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 22, 2025The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines,...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 21, 2025South Korean startup airline SUM Air has received its Air Carrier License (ACL), a critical step toward launching commercial operations in the country....
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 21, 2025Cebu Pacific has announced the launch of direct flights between Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, beginning April 7, 2025. The move...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 20, 2025A training aircraft operated by Fliteline Aviation successfully executed an emergency landing in Plaridel, Bulacan on Wednesday morning following an engine failure, according...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 19, 2025Cebu Pacific has significantly expanded operations at its Davao hub, increasing flight frequencies and seat capacity in January 2025 compared to the same...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 18, 2025A Delta Air Lines regional jet crashed and flipped over while attempting to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon amid...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 18, 2025