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AirSWIFT flights transitioning to Cebu Pacific system starting March 24

Starting March 24, 2025, AirSWIFT flights will operate under the Cebu Pacific system, impacting booking, check-in, and customer service processes.

Aviation Safety

Malaysia Airlines Group tightens power bank rules across all carriers

Malaysia Airlines Group has announced new regulations for carrying power banks aboard their aircraft, set to take effect on April 1, 2025. The...

Airports

Mactan-Cebu International Airport marks strong 2024 performance ahead of Aboitiz expansion

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) closed 2024 with impressive achievements, setting the stage for continued growth as operator Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation...

Airports

DOTr and CAAP officials inspect Tacloban Airport modernization project

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Director General Retired Lt. Gen. Raul del Rosario inspected the ongoing...

Airlines

Aegean Airlines orders 8 more Airbus A321neo aircraft

Aegean Airlines, Greece’s largest carrier, has placed a firm order for eight additional Airbus A321neo aircraft, further expanding its modern fleet and supporting...

Aviation Safety

Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 safely returns to Manila after engine fire

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 (registration 9M-MSB) operating as flight MH705 from Manila to Kuala Lumpur safely returned to Ninoy Aquino International Airport...

Aviation Safety

Singapore Airlines, Scoot ban power bank use onboard starting April 2025

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its low-cost carrier, Scoot, will prohibit the use of power banks to charge devices during flights, effective April 1,...

Airlines

AirAsia plans major PH expansion with fleet growth and potential stock listing

AirAsia plans to significantly expand its Philippine operations as part of a broader strategy to establish Manila as one of its key regional...

Planemaker

Airbus unveils new H140 helicopter

Airbus Helicopters has officially introduced its new H140 helicopter at the VERTICON show in Dallas, Texas. The H140 is a multi-mission, light twin-engine...

Airlines

Korean Air unveils new corporate identity and aircraft livery

Korean Air has revealed its new corporate identity on March 11, featuring a refreshed version of its iconic Taegeuk symbol. The unveiling took...

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