Cebu Pacific has launched three new flights from Clark International Airport (CRK), two going to local destinations Bacolod and Iloilo, and one to Narita,…
US Homeland Security lifts security notice on NAIA
The United States (US) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has rescinded its public notice on security conditions at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after…
Cebu Pacific receives first of two dedicated air freighters
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific took delivery of its first dedicated cargo aircraft—an ATR 72-500—the first of its type in the Philippines. The ATR aircraft…
Cathay Pacific reports H1 profit but warns of worsening operating conditions
Cathay Pacific Airways said the group continued its positive performance in the first half of 2019, but added that the operating environment has worsened…
Changi Airport registers continued passenger growth, freight decline
Singapore Changi Airport posted steady growth in passenger volume in June and the first half of the year, while airfreight registered a continued decline…
Former telecommunications executive Ricardo P. Isla has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of AirAsia Philippines. Isla joins AirAsia after more than…
SMHC’s proposed Bulacan airport eyed for ground-breaking in Q4
San Miguel Holdings Corp (SMHC) is expected to start construction of its proposed airport complex in Bulacan late this year after no bidders challenged…
Business process outsourcing veteran Gilbert Santa Maria has been elected president, chief operating officer and director of flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL). Santa Maria’s…
PH-Rwanda air service deal to bolster bilateral connectivity
The Philippines and Rwanda have signed their first air pact, seen to increase air connectivity between the two countries. After two days of negotiations,…
Cathay Pacific completes acquisition of HK Express
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hong Kong Express Airways (HK Express). Although now a wholly…
CAB conditionally lifts flight restrictions to Boracay
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has lifted its moratorium on charter flights to the airports of Kalibo and Caticlan—gateways to Boracay—subject to certain guidelines…
PH’s biggest passenger terminal launched at CDO port
Cagayan de Oro port’s passenger terminal building (PTB)—the biggest in the Philippines so far—was formally inaugurated on July 15. Located within the Passenger Terminal…
