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.
984 Articles14 CommentsThe Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) announced the temporary closure of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, due to the aftermath of Typhoon Odette (International:...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 18, 2021Several flights are already cancelled as Typhoon Odette (International: Rai) continues to threaten the Philippines this week. The typhoon is now reported to...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 16, 2021Philippine Airlines confirmed the runway excursion incident on Friday morning at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, involving its De Havilland Q400 aircraft. “We confirm...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 10, 2021National flag carrier Philippine Airlines is expanding its domestic presence as it relaunched flights on key domestic routes in the Philippines, taking advantage...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 10, 2021Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines restarted flights to Hong Kong and Singapore over the weekend, marking the resumption of regional flights since the pandemic....
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 7, 2021Regional boutique airline AirSWIFT resumed direct flights between El Nido and Cebu on December 3, GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) and the...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 5, 2021Aviation enthusiasts and planespotters will now have the opportunity not only to spot but fly Cebu Pacific’s newest Airbus A330neo aircraft as the...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 3, 2021Turkish Airlines plans to introduce flights between Istanbul, Turkey, and Cebu, Philippines, beginning early-January 2022. Based on the airline’s online booking platform, flights...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 2, 2021Amid the expected continuous recovery of the travel and tourism sector, low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air announced the reopening of hiring for cabin...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoNovember 14, 2021Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines announced Monday the resumption of direct flights from Manila to Hong Kong and Singapore in late-2021. In a press...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoNovember 10, 2021