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 CommentsRoyal Air Philippines resumed scheduled commercial service today with the relaunch of two international flights from top tourist destinations in the country. The...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJuly 28, 2022Low-cost carrier Philippines AirAsia successfully sent off the inaugural flight of the new Manila-Roxas service, making the city the 16th domestic destination in...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJune 16, 2022The first prototype of the Airbus A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) successfully performed its first flight on Wednesday, ushering in a new era of...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJune 16, 2022Philippine Airlines on Thursday, June 9, launched a direct flight between Cotabato and Tawi-Tawi, marking the first inter-Bangsamoro commercial flight in history. Local...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJune 9, 2022ATR has unveiled the next generation series of the world-renowned regional turboprop aircraft, officially named the ATR EVO. The new aircraft is expected...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoMay 18, 2022AirAsia Philippines recorded a 553 percent growth in passenger numbers for April 2022 versus the same period last year as air travel continues...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoMay 13, 2022Tibet Airlines Flight TV-9833, an Airbus A319 aircraft, veered off the runway and caught fire during take-off early Thursday morning. The incident occurred...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoMay 12, 2022The Philippine Air Force (PAF) formally received a Hawker 800XP as a donation from the San Miguel Corporation (SMC) on Thursday, May 5,...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoMay 7, 2022Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air will resume non-stop flights to Sydney, Australia, beginning June 1, 2022. Cebu Pacific has filed for thrice-weekly...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoMay 5, 2022Clark International Airport’s brand-new terminal is now open to passenger operations after its formal inauguration last Monday, May 2, 2022. Department of Transportation...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoMay 3, 2022