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 CommentsA 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, 2024Budget carrier Cebu Pacific has successfully achieved its fleet expansion target for 2024, reaching 91 aircraft with its final delivery on Christmas Eve,...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 27, 2024An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190-100IGW crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people, with multiple investigation sources indicating a possible strike by a...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 27, 2024Japan Airlines (JAL) restored its systems Thursday afternoon following a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that disrupted flight operations and forced the suspension of...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 26, 2024An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday after crashing short of the runway during an emergency landing attempt, resulting in...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 25, 2024Qatar Airways will begin operating the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on its Doha (DOH) to Manila (MNL) route starting March 30, 2025, according to...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 25, 2024