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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...

Aviation Safety

The last flight: Kobe Bryant, Gianna, and the Calabasas helicopter crash

Four years ago on January 26 (Pacific Standard Time), a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter operated by Island Express Holding Corp. crashed in Calabasas, California,...

Airlines

IrAero announces new direct flights from Irkutsk to Manila

Russian airline IrAero unveiled plans on Tuesday to initiate direct flights between Irkutsk, Russia, and Manila, Philippines, starting in March this year. The...

Airlines

Oneworld unveils first dedicated lounge in Seoul

Marking a significant step in its focus on premium travel experiences, the oneworld airline alliance has opened its first-ever dedicated lounge at Incheon...

Airports

Bohol-Panglao Airport opens breastfeeding station, play area for traveling families

The Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) is offering new amenities for traveling families with the opening of a dedicated breastfeeding station and children’s play...

Aviation Safety

Air France A350 tail strikes Toronto runway during landing

An Air France Airbus A350-941 flying from Paris to Toronto experienced a tail strike incident while landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Sunday,...

Aviation Safety

Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 makes emergency landing in Miami after engine fire

An Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane safely returned to Miami International Airport (MIA) on Friday, January 18th, after experiencing an engine fire...

Planemaker

Boeing taps retired admiral to lead review of commercial aircraft quality

Amid ongoing quality control issues, Boeing has appointed Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.), as a special advisor to Boeing President and...

Airlines

Cebu Pacific begins Bulgaria Air-leased A320 service

Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ largest low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet with two Airbus A320ceo aircraft acquired through a damp lease agreement...

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