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Aviation Safety

PAF C-130 incident causes flight delays at NAIA

On Thursday, February 22nd, a Lockheed C-130T aircraft of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), bearing the tail number 5040, was involved in an...

AirlinesPlanemaker

Tibet Airlines orders 50 Chinese-made aircraft from COMAC

China’s Tibet Airlines significantly expanded its fleet on February 20th with a major order from Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) during the...

AirportsAviation Safety

US citizen detained for bomb joke at Laguindingan Airport

A US citizen is facing charges after making a bomb joke on board a flight at Laguindingan Airport, according to the Civil Aviation...

AirlinesPlanemaker

Starlux Airlines expands fleet with Airbus A350Fs, A330neos

Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has placed a firm order for five all-new A350F freighters and three more A330neo widebody aircraft. The agreement was signed...

Planemaker

Lilium, PhilJets partner to introduce eVTOL flights in the Philippines

Lilium, the developer of an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) jet, has entered a partnership with PhilJets, a leading aviation provider in...

Planemaker

Airbus forecasts robust freight market in Asia-Pacific

Airbus, the European multinational aerospace corporation, has projected a strong demand for widebody freighters in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region over the next two...

AirlinesPlanemaker

Thai Airways orders 45 Boeing 787 Dreamliners for fleet expansion

Thai Airways has announced a significant order for 45 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to modernize the airline’s widebody fleet and support a long-term...

Airlines

Cebu Pacific selects Pratt & Whitney engines for 15 narrowbody aircraft

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pratt & Whitney (P&W) to supply engines for 15 Airbus A320neo...

Airlines

Emirates introduces complimentary loungewear for Business Class passengers

Emirates has enhanced its Business Class amenities with the addition of complimentary inflight loungewear. The sets include a cowl neck top, drawstring pants,...

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Travel Alert: Canceled flights on Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Several flights scheduled for February 20, 2024, were canceled at Ninoy Aquino International Airport due to unfavorable weather conditions. According to Flight Advisory...

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