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.
1044 Articles16 CommentsPhilippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier, has denied claims made on social media that a PAL plane was reassigned to a presidential...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 15, 2023A tragic plane crash has occurred in central Nepal, leaving many dead and injured. A Yeti Airlines flight from Kathmandu to the tourist...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 15, 2023AirAsia Philippines, as part of the AirAsia Group, has been named one of the top 20 safest low-cost airlines in the world for...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 15, 2023Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight PR-1816 was forced to return to its departure airport, Francisco Bangoy International Airport, due to a technical issue with...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 14, 2023The Hong Kong-based low-cost airline, HK Express, has announced the introduction of a new corporate identity and brand positioning, “Gotta Go,” as well...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 14, 2023Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to reopen direct flights between Manila and Guangzhou (Canton) on January 14, 2023. PAL will operate...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 13, 2023The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States has reported a system outage with its Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) System, causing...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 11, 2023Latvian airline airBaltic announced today that it will equip its entire Airbus A220-300 fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink internet connectivity system, becoming the first...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 11, 2023Jetstar Japan flight 7C-1738 was forced to make an emergency landing at Chubu Centrair International Airport (ICAO: RJGG) in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, after...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 7, 2023Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air has taken delivery of its ninth Airbus A320neo (New Engine Option), the first of 10 new Airbus...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 5, 2023