PHILIPPINE Airlines’ (PAL) recent legal victory against a pilot who broke conditions of his contract in 2006 may set a precedent for a more…
October 13, 2010
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PAL strike averted; DOLE assumes jurisdiction
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) last week assumed jurisdiction over the labor row between the management and union of Philippine Airlines (PAL).…
October 11, 2010
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CAAP sees aviation industry’s return to Category 1 status soon
THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said it is prepared for the upcoming reaudit of the country’s aviation industry by the European…
October 11, 2010
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PAL management, union talks at an impasse
TALKS between the management and union of Philippine Airlines failed anew yesterday, resulting in PAL seeking arbitration from the Department of Labor and Employment…
PATTS College of Aeronautics recently formalized a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Philippine International Seafreight Forwarding Association, Inc (PISFA). Under the MOA, PISFA…
October 6, 2010
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Changes to bidding procedures pushed
A private foundation is proposing amendments to government bidding procedures for infrastructure projects. The Research, Education & Institutional, Development (REID) Foundation Inc, a member…
October 6, 2010
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Cebu Pacific dominates skies in first semester
BUDGET airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) remained the country’s leading carrier for the first six months of the year. Latest data from the Civil Aeronautics…
October 4, 2010
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PAL annual operating budget at $230M
BELEAGUERED Philippine Airlines (PAL) needs at least $230 million annually to continue operating. In a statement, company spokes-person Cielo Villaluna said half of the…
September 29, 2010
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IATA sees weaker 2011 for airlines
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects a weaker 2011 with the recent strong growth in travel and freight markets in the Asia-Pacific region…
September 29, 2010
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PAL offers more to flight attendants
PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) jacked up by more than 30% to P105 million its offer to flight attendants to settle a weeks-long labor row. PAL…
September 27, 2010
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PAL flight attendants keep demands down to 3 issues
THE flight attendants of Philippine Airlines (PAL) appear to have had a change of heart and cut their demands on airline management. In a…
September 22, 2010
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Air talks with China, Italy set
TALKS for more flights between the Philippines and Hong Kong, China and Italy are in the works. Negotiations are likely to begin next month,…
September 15, 2010
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PAL crew files strike notice
THE flight attendants and cabin crew of Philippine Airlines (PAL) last week filed a formal notice of strike. Flight Attendants and Stewards Association of…
September 13, 2010
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Aviation industry upgrade likely this year: ICAO
INTERNATIONAL Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) president Roberto Kobeh Gonzales said the Philippine aviation industry may revert to Category I status this year following the…
September 8, 2010
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Hostage crisis cost PAL $80M
PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) lost an initial $80 million due to effects of the recent botched hostage rescue operation at the Quirino Grandstand which killed…
September 6, 2010
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Government to start LRT, airport projects in 2011
TEN priority projects, including international airports and new light rail projects, will be implemented starting next year through government partnerships with the private sector.…
September 6, 2010
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Asia Pacific airlines post higher July cargo, passage traffic
ASIA-PACIFIC cargo and passage traffic have exceeded their pre-crisis levels, according to the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA). Cargo traffic handled by AAPA member…
September 1, 2010
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PAL reports cancellations from HK, China
PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) is now feeling the negative effects of the tragic hostage-taking incident that took place on August 23. PAL over the weekend…
August 31, 2010
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Int’l freight, passage traffic move up in July
INTERNATIONAL freight and passage traffic registered increases in July, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Freight traffic grew 22.7% over its year-ago…
August 31, 2010
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RP passenger volume rises 10.5% in first semester
PASSAGE volume in the Philippines grew 10.5% in the first six months of the year to 8.39 million from 7.59 million in the same…
