Thursday, 9 January 2025
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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.

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Airlines

Cebu Pacific mounts flight 5J-1989 to Singapore for The Eras Tour

Cebu Pacific, the country’s leading low-cost carrier, is celebrating The Eras Tour of pop superstar Taylor Swift with a special flight number and...

Airlines

Cebu Pacific set to seal $12-billion jet deal with Airbus or Boeing by mid-2024

With a decision that could reshape the Philippine aviation landscape, low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is meticulously weighing its options before awarding a potential...

Aviation Safety

American Airlines flight makes hard landing in Hawaii, six injured

American Airlines flight 271 from Los Angeles to Maui experienced a hard landing at Kahului Airport on Saturday, January 27th, 2024, resulting in...

Airlines

Philippine Airlines to lease two additional wide-body jets

National flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) wants to expand its fleet with two additional wide-body jets to support its long-haul operations. Previously, PAL...

Over 500 new air service agreements reached at ICAO negotiation event

A record-breaking number of international air service agreements were signed at the recent International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation (ICAN) event,...

NASA DC-8 to visit the Philippines

Aviation enthusiasts in the Philippines can catch a glimpse of a rare aircraft as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) deploys its...

Airlines

Cirium report: PAL among Asia-Pacific’s best for on-time performance, ranks 8th in 2023

National flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) achieved an impressive 8th place ranking in the Asia-Pacific region for on-time performance (OTP) in 2023, according...

Feature

Airbus A320 vs. Boeing 737: How to spot the differences between these popular planes

Have you ever peered out the window at a sleek jetliner and wondered, “Airbus or Boeing?” As a frequent flier, you’ve likely encountered...

Defense

PAF decommissions historic Fokker F27, donates to Silay City

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has formally turned over a decommissioned Fokker F27 Friendship aircraft to the City Government of Silay, Negros Occidental,...

Airlines

AirAsia Philippines aims for 7 million passengers in 2024, registers strong growth in 2023

AirAsia Philippines capped off a successful 2023 with a 91% load factor, a 2% increase over 2022, and a 57% jump in passenger...

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