Bulacan, Sangley airports lead DOTr’s aviation projects
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is prioritizing at least two airport development projects in the Philippines—a new one in Bulacan and the development of…
Cebu Pacific adds two more domestic routes from Clark
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific expands its footprint at Clark International Airport (CRK) with the introduction of two new routes aimed at helping improve air…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will begin operating its Manila-Sapporo route on September 10, 2018 to provide nonstop air service to the popular Japanese destination. Sapporo,…
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has launched on August 14 its maiden Manila-Melbourne service, offering thrice-weekly flights using its Airbus A330 aircraft. The new service…
Air cargo traffic growth at Hong International Airport (HKIA) was at a standstill in July, even as passenger movements continued to strengthen. HKIA’s cargo…
Global air freight markets, including those in Asia-Pacific, continued their growth slowdown in June and the first half of 2018, owing to three factors,…
Airport freight traffic speeds up despite geopolitical pressure
Amid rising geopolitical risks, global freight volumes at airports picked up speed in May while passenger traffic growth remained resilient during the month, according…
Cebu Pacific affirms additional order for five A320neo jets
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific continues to ramp up its fleet expansion with the confirmed addition of five Airbus A320neo (new engine option) aircraft. Deliveries…
Freight forwarding looking strong in the next 5 years, says report
The freight forwarding market grew 8.0% in real terms in 2017, buoyed by a resurgent global economy, particularly a significant international trade growth, according…
June yields flat growth, a first in two years of expansion
For the first time in two years, worldwide air cargo experienced no growth year-on-year (YoY) in June, as year-to-date growth percentage continues to decrease,…
Airport freight traffic strengthens in April as trade war risks persist
Cargo volumes at airports regained momentum in April, following a slower month of March, while global passenger traffic growth in the month remained strong,…
First A350 jet delivered as PAL extends reach of nonstop long-haul flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has accepted delivery of the first of six Airbus A350 aircraft orders, to be used in the flag carrier’s long-haul operations.…
Boeing, VietJet sign $13B deal for a hundred 737 MAX airplanes
U.S. aerospace company Boeing and Vietnam low-cost airline VietJet have signed a memorandum of understanding for an additional one hundred 737 MAX airplanes. The…
Incheon airport operator to diversify to overseas construction, investment
South Korea’s Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC) said it is planning to broaden its overseas business portfolio from airport consultancy and operations to development…
Airlines remit P260M in unused terminal fees for refund to international passengers
Airlines operating at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have remitted P259.355 million in unused terminal fees to NAIA operator Manila International Airport Authority…
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) has announced that the passenger security charge (PSC), collected by airlines on behalf of the AA from passengers departing…
