IATA: 2009 worst year for airlines in half a century
THE airline industry suffered its worst beating in almost half a century after posting all-time lows in passenger and cargo volume in 2009. According…
February 2, 2010
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Revenues of Asia Pac airlines dip 20% in ’09
AS expected, member airlines of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) posted steep declines in both cargo and passenger traffic in 2009 mainly…
January 27, 2010
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PAL to develop cargo markets in Brisbane and Riyadh
FLAG carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will aggressively develop its cargo business in the Brisbane and Riyadh markets, soon to be serviced once again by…
January 27, 2010
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Kuwaiti firm proposes to build $1.2-B Clark airport
CLARK International Airport Corp. (CIAC) is evaluating a proposal from a Kuwaiti firm to build a $1.2-billion airport at the Clark Freeport in Pampanga,…
January 20, 2010
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PAL stresses urgent need for aviation industry upgrade
FLAG carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) reiterated the need for an upgrade of the Philippine aviation industry’s status in order to improve services particularly to…
January 6, 2010
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IATA: Cargo, passenger traffic improve in November
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) posted higher traffic in both cargo and passage sector in November but the figure continues to be below…
January 6, 2010
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Delays seen in NAIA cargo clearance due to e2m
THE Super Green Lane (SGL) importers association expects widespread delays in cargo clearance when the Bureau of Customs (BOC) starts implementing its electronic to…
January 6, 2010
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PAL to increase cargo capacity for Japan, Australia service
FLAG carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is deploying several new Boeing jumbo jets to service Japan and Australia by February or March. “PAL will be…
January 4, 2010
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Asia-Pacific airlines register improvements in Nov traffic
Member airlines of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) posted higher figures in November suggesting a slow but steady recovery from the effects…
January 4, 2010
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PAL registers higher yields
THE country’s flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) may have seen a 10-15% increase in yield in the last few months, but it is still…
October 5, 2009
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CAB hearing for Federal Express postponed
THE Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) hearing for the application of Federal Express Pacific, Inc to operate as an international air freight forwarder has been…
June 1, 2009
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Key international airports next recipients of scanners
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) will soon provide scanners to key airports. The move mirrors what has been done for the water sector. BOC…
June 1, 2009
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Air cargo, passenger traffic continue drop
THE global financial crisis continued to affect performance of international cargo and passenger traffic in January, suggesting a deepening year-on-year demand slump. The air…
March 2, 2009
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PAL expects savings of $20-30M this year
PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier, will implement a fuel-efficiency program to bring in savings of $20-$30 million a year. “Once again, a…
September 1, 2008
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Macapagal airport gets cargo, passenger allocation under RP-Thai aviation deal
Macapagal airport gets cargo, passenger allocation under RP-Thai aviation deal DIOSDADO Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in the Clark Freeport is now able to accept…
August 4, 2008
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International flights start at NAIA 3
CEBU Pacific Air’s (CEB) full transfer of all its local and overseas operations to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA 3) last…
August 4, 2008
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Third runway for DMIA eyed
THE government is planning to build a third runway at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Clarkfield, Pampanga to boost the facility’s chances…
June 2, 2008
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Airports first in infrastructure spending
THE government is prioritizing the expansion of domestic and international airports to help reduce logistics costs and raise the competitiveness of Philippine products. Addressing…
February 18, 2008
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Airfreight forwarding operations unaffected by US FAA downgrade
AIR cargo forwarders have completely discounted the effects of the US Federal Aviation Authority (US FAA) downgrade of the country’s aviation sector. Operations, including…
February 11, 2008
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ATO: Category 1 status achieved in three months
THE Air Transportation Office (ATO) is confident the country will regain its US Federal Aviation Authority (US FAA) Category 1 status in three months.…
