Cebu Pacific’s April passenger volume breaks record
CEBU Pacific (CEB) posted an all-time high passenger volume in April, boosting the budget airline’s hopes of flying 10 million passengers this year. Last…
May 17, 2010
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DOLE orders status quo at PAL
THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has ordered Philippine Airlines to maintain a status quo on operations following recent announcements the flag carrier…
May 3, 2010
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Test submission of airline electronic cargo manifest to e2m Customs in NAIA
SEVERAL foreign airlines operating at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have gradually commenced in the past two weeks their test submission of airline…
April 28, 2010
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PCCI wants aviation upgrade issue solved pronto
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is asking government to undertake reforms to immediately upgrade the Philippines’ aviation status. The country’s aviation…
April 28, 2010
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Asia-Pac airlines see higher cargo, passenger volumes in March
MEMBERS of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) saw their passenger and cargo traffic volumes post double-digit growth in March, suggesting a sustained…
April 28, 2010
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Europe air disruption has minimal effect on RP
PHILIPPINE shippers have been relatively spared from the effects of the recent closure of European airports due to the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland…
April 26, 2010
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PAL spins off three units, including cargo handling
FLAG carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is implementing the second phase of its restructuring program to further reduce effects of the prolonged global economic downturn…
April 21, 2010
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NAIA e2m to accept DDP transactions by Apri13
THE electronic-to-mobile (e2m) system of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) will start accommodating bill to shipper or delivered duty paid (DDP) transactions at the…
April 12, 2010
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Feb cargo traffic nearing pre-crisis levels
INTERNATIONAL cargo traffic gained ground in February by 26.5% compared to the same month last year, just 3% shy of its pre-crisis level, according…
April 7, 2010
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Outsourcing preferred to privatization — MIAA
THE Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) prefers outsourcing some airport operations to outright privatization, at least for now. “The Philippines is open to airport…
March 31, 2010
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Asia-Pac airlines see better numbers in Feb
MEMBER airlines of the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) posted higher passenger and cargo volumes last month, a sign that the industry is slowly…
March 31, 2010
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TNT mulls direct RP flights
TNT Express Philippines is eyeing the introduction of direct flights to/from the Philippines and entering into inter-line agreements with airlines to boost capacity. TNT…
March 24, 2010
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Fresh bidding for Macapagal Terminal 2 ordered
CLARK International Airport Corp (CIAC) has reopened bidding for the construction and development of its Terminal 2 (T2) airport project after an earlier bid…
March 24, 2010
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IATA sees more losses ahead
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) is expecting the industry to continue posting losses this year despite signs of economic improvement in almost all…
March 8, 2010
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RP signs new air deal with Turkey
AVIATION officials of Turkey and the Philippines signed a bilateral air agreement last week expected to be implemented by end of the year or…
March 8, 2010
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RP airports expect big gains
PHILIPPINE airports will likely benefit from brighter aviation prospects delivered by China and other markets recovering from the global economic crisis. “Aside from Vietnam,…
March 1, 2010
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Budget terminal on hold
THE Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has shelved plans to put up a budget terminal. “We already finished the design and it’s ready for…
March 1, 2010
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Aviation safety experts due in Manila soon
SAFETY representatives from the United States Federal Aviation Authority (US FAA) will soon be in Manila to check if the country’s aviation industry adheres…
March 1, 2010
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PAL posts substantial cut in losses PAL posts substantial cut in losses
PAL Holdings, operator of flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), has reduced its losses by 86% in the first third quarters of its current fiscal…
February 24, 2010
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RP has ‘significant’ unresolved safety concerns – ICAO
THE International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said the Philippines has “significant” unresolved safety concerns discovered during the agency’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program. In…
