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.
1208 Articles46 CommentsPhilippine Airlines (PAL) flight PR-424 from Manila to Tokyo Haneda has been delayed indefinitely due to a runway closure at Haneda Airport following...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 2, 2024Earlier today, an Airbus A350-941 aircraft, operated by Japan Airlines (JAL) and registered as JA13XJ, collided with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft upon...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 2, 2024Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) capped off a strong 2023 by completing its target of 19 aircraft and engine deliveries, bolstering its...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 31, 2023In preparation for the anticipated holiday rush, Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista conducted an inspection of the Communications, Navigations, Surveillance /...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 29, 2023Sputnik Aviation has launched a new initiative called the “Airline Experience” at their flight simulator facility located on Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City. The...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 29, 2023Airbus has achieved a landmark delivery with the first aircraft assembled at its new A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse. The...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 28, 2023Europe’s largest airline group, Lufthansa, has announced significant fleet expansion plans with orders placed with both Airbus and Boeing. The Lufthansa Group’s Supervisory...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 20, 2023Travelers seeking convenient connections between the Philippines and the United States have a new option with the launch of a codeshare partnership between...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 13, 2023The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) continues to experience a consistent rise in passenger traffic and flight activity, according to the Manila International...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 10, 2023Cathay Cargo, the cargo division of Cathay Pacific Airways, has placed an order for six Airbus A350F freighters, with an option to purchase...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 8, 2023