Written by

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.

1220 Articles27 Comments
Airlines

PAL flies home Filipino athletes from Paris 2024 Olympics

The Philippine Olympic team returned home on August 13 aboard a special Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight, following their participation in the Paris 2024...

Feature

From Manila Bay to Mount Apo: A modern take on Cebu Pacific’s PH-inspired special liveries

In the early days of Cebu Pacific, the airline adorned its fleet with special liveries showcasing the beauty and culture of various Philippine...

Airlines

AirBaltic orders 10 more A220 aircraft, bringing total to 90

Latvian flag carrier airBaltic has confirmed an order for an additional 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, bringing its total firm order to 90 planes....

Airlines

AirAsia Philippines to ‘reinforce’ cabin baggage rules

AirAsia Philippines announced it will strictly enforce its cabin baggage policy starting August 15, 2024, in an effort to enhance boarding efficiency and...

Airlines

Cebu Pacific to launch direct flights between Clark and Bohol

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific announced on Monday the launch of a new route connecting Clark International Airport to Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The daily...

Airlines

Etihad Airways to deploy A380 to Singapore, increase Thailand flights

Etihad Airways announced today it will begin operating its Airbus A380 aircraft between Abu Dhabi and Singapore starting February 1, 2025. The airline...

Aviation Safety

Tragic ATR 72 crash in Brazil claims 61 lives

A VoePass Linhas Aéreas ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft crashed near São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, August 9, 2024, resulting in the death of...

Airlines

PAL reports $122 million net income for first half of 2024

Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced a net income of $122 million (₱6.99 billion) for the first half of 2024, with total consolidated revenues reaching...

Airlines

AirAsia boosts ASEAN connectivity with over 3,200 weekly flights

AirAsia announced a significant expansion of its flight network, increasing weekly flights to 3,281 across its ASEAN routes. The airline aims to solidify...

Airlines

British Airways expands codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways

British Airways customers will have more travel options in Southeast Asia thanks to an expanded codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways. This agreement allows...

Newsletter

Featured Stories

Categories