Soft air passenger demand marks start of peak travel period
Global passenger demand growth slowed in July, a soft start to the peak travel period, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has introduced a new Airbus A321neo SR aircraft to serve as the primary single-aisle jetliner for Asian regional flights. The brand-new…
Subic airport opens maintenance and repair facility
The Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) has opened an aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service facility that is expected to help boost the…
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law granting a 25-year franchise to Magnum Air (Skyjet), Inc. to establish, operate, and maintain domestic and international…
Air freight volume contracted 4.2% in July year-over-year, marking one of the smaller decreases since January and posting a growth of 5.1% month-over-month, according…
Asian airlines see 7.7% fall in air cargo demand in July
International air passenger demand continued to grow moderately in July, supported by business and leisure travel. However, falling exports and a worsening trade outlook…
Air passenger growth moderates; downturn in air freight continues in first half
Global passenger traffic moderated in the first half of 2019, while the air freight industry, including in the Asia-Pacific region, continued to experience downturn…
Capacity, investment crunch in Asia’s airports needs to be addressed—ACI
Airports Council International (ACI) is calling for an increase in capacity and investment in airports in Asia-Pacific to enhance the socioeconomic benefits aviation provides…
DOTr, BCDA turn over operations of Clark airport to LIPAD
CLARK, PAMPANGA – The operation and maintenance of Clark International Airport (CRK) was formally turned over to Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) Corp…
Cebu Pacific’s first dedicated freighter starts service on Sept 4
Cebu Pacific aims to significantly enhance its position in the air cargo industry as it formally launched its first dedicated cargo aircraft—an ATR 72-500—which…
CAB lowers airline fuel surcharge rate for Sep-Oct
The drop in jet fuel prices has prompted the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) to reduce the passenger fuel surcharge airlines operating in the Philippines…
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has formally awarded to San Miguel Holdings Corporation (SMHC) the Bulacan International Airport (BIA) project. Under the Notice of…
CAB requires original copies of docs in application for authority to operate
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is requiring air freight forwarders, general sales agents, cargo sales agents and offline carriers applying for an authority to…
HKIA obtains interim injunction against protesters
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said it has obtained an interim injunction to “restrain persons from unlawfully and wilfully obstructing or interfering with the…
Gov’t orders acceleration of Antique airport development
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) have ordered the fast-tracking of the development of Antique Airport to…
