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.
1069 Articles18 CommentsPhilippine Airlines (PAL) will launch the first-ever nonstop flights between Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) starting May 2, 2025, directly connecting...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 13, 2025Emirates Skywards and Accor’s ALL loyalty program have announced an enhanced partnership that introduces two-way points conversion between their respective reward systems. The...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 13, 2025AirAsia Philippines has announced its first “P1SO Sale” of the year, offering one-way base fares from as low as PHP 1 to select...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 13, 2025Cebu Pacific is set to strengthen its Western Visayas presence with the launch of direct flights between Iloilo and Bangkok, marking the airline’s...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 12, 2025Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced a strategic partnership with Maya, one of the Philippines’ leading digital banking platform, to enhance its Mabuhay Miles...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 12, 2025The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced today the opening of applications for its Comprehensive Air Traffic Service Course (CATS) Batch...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 11, 2025Federal investigators have recovered major portions of both aircraft involved in the January 29 midair collision between a PSA Airlines passenger jet and...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 11, 2025Embraer‘s E190F freighter, a passenger-to-freighter conversion of its E190 regional jet, has received full type certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 11, 2025Philippine Airlines (PAL) has achieved notable recognition in two recent industry assessments, highlighting the flag carrier’s brand strength and operational efficiency, within the...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 10, 2025Cebu Pacific transported more than 5.6 million passengers to and from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in 2024, the airline announced today. This figure...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 10, 2025