US approves $5.5B sale of F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines; China reacts
The United States has approved the possible sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines valued at…
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General news about the aviation industry in the Philippines. This includes topics such as Filipino airlines, aviation infrastructure, or aviation policies.
Qantas proposes Jetstar flights to Manila from Perth and Cebu from Brisbane
Qantas is planning to expand its reach in the Philippines via its low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar Airways. The Australian…
Philippine government sacks airport staff involved in ‘bullet-planting’ scheme
Security officers working at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila have been terminated from their positions…
French aircraft carrier and oil replenishment ship in PH for operational break
France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle and accompanying warships from the French Navy took an operational…
Avia Solutions Group launches global services in Manila, seeking new talent pool
Dublin-based Avia Solutions Group (ASG), the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, led by Gediminas…
US defense contractor King Air 350 aircraft crashes in the Philippines, killing four
A Beechcraft 350 King Air, operated by US defense contractor Metrea and registered as N349CA, crashed in a…
Philippines partners with AirAsia, aims to become Muslim-friendly destination
AirAsia Philippines and the Philippine Department of Tourism have entered a partnership with the aim of making the…
Philippines to get six A-29 Super Tucanos after retiring old Broncos, choppers
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is set to acquire six new A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, as…
Avia Solutions Group launches Manila-based Global Services Centre
Dublin-based Avia Solutions Group (ASG), the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, is launching its…
Cebu Pacific lights up world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Cebu Pacific (CEB) took over Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, lighting up the world’s tallest building with a projection show…
Airbus and Philippines partner on Sustainable Aviation Fuel feasibility study
The Philippine government and Airbus have entered into a partnership to explore the feasibility of producing Sustainable Aviation…
AirAsia aims to promote the Philippines as a Halal-friendly destination
AirAsia Philippines announced that it has partnered with the Universal Islamic Center (UIC) and the Philippine Halal Trade…
Philippine patrol aircraft intercepted by Chinese jets over South China Sea
The Philippine military has strongly condemned what it described as “dangerous and provocative actions” by China’s People’s Liberation…
Cebu Pacific to launch Chiang Mai flights; carrier eyes tertiary cities
Cebu Pacific announced that it will launch flights from Manila International Airport (MNL) to Chiang Mai International Airport…
Philippine President OKs fighter jets order amid growing tensions with China
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has given the go-ahead for the government to purchase multirole fighter jets amid…
Qantas Asia update: end of Shanghai service and launch of Brisbane-Manila route
Qantas has announced a series of updates to its Asia network including a route suspension, additional flights and…
Philippine Airlines reintroduces flights from Clark Airport to Batanes
Philippine Airlines has announced the reintroduction of flights from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Basco Airport (BSO), Batanes. …
Cebu Pacific unveils new A320neo as part of push for all-Airbus fleet by 2028
The Philipine carrier Cebu Pacific Air has unveiled a brand-new Airbus A320neo after welcoming the jet at Ninoy…