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.
1243 Articles27 CommentsPhilippine Airlines (PAL) will reinstate its direct flights between Manila and Beijing Capital International Airport on March 30, 2025, following a suspension that...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 27, 2025Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines has launched a Lunar New Year sale, offering one-way base fares starting at PHP 122 to select destinations. The...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 26, 2025A United Airlines flight bound for Washington, D.C., made an emergency landing in Lagos, Nigeria, on Friday, January 24, after experiencing an in-flight...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 26, 2025HAECO, a globally recognized aircraft engineering solutions provider, has secured significant maintenance contracts with Philippine aviation companies, which signals a strategic expansion of...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 26, 2025In a pioneering move towards sustainable aviation, Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled the world’s first aircraft featuring a large-scale application of riblet coating...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 24, 2025The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is taking a significant step toward transforming the nation’s aviation sector through a strategic collaboration...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 24, 2025Cebu Pacific will transfer select Cebgo (DG) turboprop flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 to Clark International Airport starting March...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 23, 2025Air New Zealand is set to transform its domestic flight experience by becoming the first airline to implement Starlink’s satellite internet technology on...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 22, 2025Qantas will introduce direct seasonal flights between Sydney and Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport. This marks a notable expansion of its Japanese network and...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 21, 2025The National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has strengthened its aerial law enforcement capabilities with the delivery of two Airbus H160 helicopters, making...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 19, 2025