WCC Aviation Holdings to acquire 30% of PhilJets in move into business aviation
WCC Aviation Holdings, the group behind one of the Philippines’ flying schools, is moving into business aviation. The…
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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.
Emirates turns to Manila for first pilot recruitment drive in the Philippines
Emirates will hold its first pilot recruitment roadshow in the Philippines on October 28 and 29, 2026, the…
US to provide three King Air surveillance aircraft to the Philippine Coast Guard
The United States will transfer three King Air turboprop aircraft configured for maritime domain awareness to the Philippine…
Lufthansa Technik and Emirates extend A380 base maintenance services contract
Lufthansa Technik and Emirates have extended a base maintenance services contract to support Emirates’ fleet of Airbus A380…
Lufthansa Technik to build second Philippine facility at Clark Airport
Lufthansa Technik Philippines is set to grow its presence in the country with a new base maintenance facility…
CAAP halts General Santos Airport after 7.8 earthquake in Philippines
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) temporarily suspended operations at General Santos Airport (GES) on June…
US approves $150 million sale of Bell 505 helicopters to the Philippines
The United States has approved a potential $150 million sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to…
Korean Air halts rooster shipments to Philippines amid cockfighting crackdown
Korean Air has announced it will no longer accept shipments of roosters to the Philippines, cutting off what…
China fires flares at Philippine Coast Guard aircraft over Kalayaan Island Group
Chinese forces fired flares at a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Cessna Caravan aircraft on April 9, 2026, while…
US military transport crew injured in roadway takeoff incident in Philippines
A US military transport aircraft struck a concrete barrier while attempting to take off from a roadway in…
Philippines earthquake: aviation authority issues update on impacted airports
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued an update on seven of the country’s airports…
Lockheed Martin offers ‘strategic’ partnership to sway Philippines on F-16 Viper deal
Lockheed Martin is stepping up efforts to secure a long-discussed sale of F-16 Block 70 “Viper” fighter jets…
US deploys KC-135 for disaster response as major floods sweep the Philippines
The United States has deployed one of its KC-135 Stratotanker to the Philippines as multiple cyclones have hit…
Jetstar launches A321LR flights to Cebu and Manila from Brisbane and Perth
Jetstar Airways announced it is enhancing its connections between Australia and the Philippines with the launch of direct…
RAAF assists in repairing damaged airports in remote areas in the Philippines
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has sent two Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) to the Philippines in order…
Philippines doubles KAI FA-50 fleet with new $700 million deal for 12 more jets
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is set to acquire 12 more FA-50PH fighter jets from Korea Aerospace Industries…
United flies WWII veterans to Manila to mark 80th year of Philippine liberation
United Airlines flew two World War Two veterans to Manila International Airport (MNL) as the country marks its…
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…