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.
1010 Articles15 CommentsFlag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced it will become the first carrier to offer nonstop flights between Manila and Seattle starting October 2,...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoApril 2, 2024Filipino boutique airline Sunlight Air officially moved its operations from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila to Clark International Airport on Monday,...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoApril 2, 2024Emirates has been awarded the ‘Best Inflight Entertainment’ title at the 2024 Airline Excellence Awards, hosted by AirlineRatings.com. The airline stood out for...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoApril 2, 2024Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) reported a record net income of $379 million (PHP 21 billion) for the year 2023, marking its strongest...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoApril 1, 2024A former Garuda Indonesia Boeing 777-3U3ER, which has long been anticipated to join Philippine Airlines’ fleet, touched down at Ninoy Aquino International Airport...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoApril 1, 2024After 50 years of service, Malta’s national airline Air Malta ceased operations on Saturday, March 31, 2024. The airline folded after the European...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoMarch 31, 2024Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines operated its final flight on the Taipei-Manila route on Saturday, March 30, 2024, marking the end of service to...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoMarch 31, 2024A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Paris was diverted to Denver International Airport on Thursday, March 28th, 2024, due to an...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoMarch 30, 2024The highly anticipated Gulfstream G700 has officially received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for customer deliveries to...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoMarch 30, 2024A TAP Air Portugal Airbus A321-251NX (CS-TJQ) made a dramatic nose-first landing at Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) on March 26, 2023, while...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoMarch 29, 2024