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Airlines

PAL revives Manila-Sapporo seasonal flights

Philippine Airlines will operate seasonal nonstop flights between Manila and Sapporo three times a week starting November 2025.

Airlines

AirAsia signs for 50 Airbus A321XLRs, earmarks PH for network growth

AirAsia has signed an agreement with Airbus for 50 A321XLR aircraft with rights for an additional 20. The deal, valued at USD 12.25...

Airports

Mactan-Cebu Airport ranks as 7th most improved in the world by Skytrax

Mactan-Cebu International Airport has been recognized by Skytrax as the world's seventh most improved airport for 2025.

Airlines

PAL expands Manila-Seattle service to five weekly flights

Philippine Airlines will expand its Manila-Seattle route from three to five weekly flights starting November 25, 2025, just one year after launching the...

Airlines

PAL begins direct Manila-Da Nang flights

Philippine Airlines has commenced its new thrice-weekly direct service between Manila and Da Nang, Vietnam.

Airlines

Qantas takes delivery of first Airbus A321XLR

Qantas Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft, making it the Asia-Pacific launch operator of the new long-range single-aisle jet.

Airlines

PAL, Qatar Airways launch daily Manila–Doha flights under codeshare deal

Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways have commenced daily codeshare flights between Manila and Doha to expand travel connectivity.

Airlines

Air Hong Kong completes transition to all-Airbus A330F freighter fleet

Air Hong Kong has completed its re-fleeting program, now operating an all-Airbus A330F fleet after retiring its last A300-600F.

Airlines

AirAsia strengthens ties with Leyte, launches Tacloban seat sale from ₱516

AirAsia renews partnership with the Leyte provincial government, offering affordable fares to boost tourism and regional connectivity.

Regulatory

CAAP partners with Aireon to enhance airspace safety through data analytics

CAAP and Aireon signed an MOU to enhance airspace safety using data analytics tools and satellite-based surveillance.

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