Philippines in talks for US Chinooks after scrapping Russian helicopter deal
The Philippines is looking at buying heavy-lift Chinook helicopters from the United States after scrapping a deal for…
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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.
Philippines drops $227 million deal for 16 Russian Mi-17 helicopters: AP News
The Philippine government has canceled a $227 million deal to acquire 16 Russian military helicopters over possible US…
India’s Tejas is out as PAF shortlists F-16 and Gripen in fighter jet tender
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has shortlisted the Lockheed Martin F-16 and the Saab JAS-39 Gripen in its…
Philippines eyes India’s Tejas fighter jet – reports
The Philippines consider buying a range of Indian aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters, Indian sources report. The…
Helicopter crashes in Philippines after police chief calls for lift from resort
The chief of police in the Philippines has defended his actions after a police helicopter that was on…
Philippines’ Subic Bay Airport is keen for Emirates to start flights
Subic Bay International Airport in the Philippines wants Emirates to see it as an option for an alternative…
Thailand seeks travel bubble deals as SE Asia faces pressure to resume tourism
Thailand is planning to hold bilateral talks concerning travel bubble deals with China and Malaysia in late February…
Philippines to welcome vaccinated intl. tourists; scraps quarantine requirements
Beginning February 10, 2022, the Philippines will begin accepting fully-vaccinated international tourists from countries that do not need…
AirAsia Philippines to implement “no vax, no ride/ fly” policy set by govt
AirAsia Philippines announced that it will abide by and implement the Department Order 2022-001 issued by the Philippine…
AirAsia Philippines is optimistic about 2022, eyes route expansion
The low-cost subsidiary of AirAsia Group, AirAsia Philippines, eyes network expansion and sees a “better normal in 2022”. The positive forecast…
Philippine Airlines files for bankruptcy protection in New York
Philippine Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States to undergo financial restructuring under the Chapter…
Philippine Airlines returns planes and defers new aircraft deliveries
The Philippines’ national flag carrier, Philippine Airlines, has posted a net loss of 16.6 Billion Pesos ($330.9 million)…
50 killed in Philippine military cargo aircraft crash
A cargo plane carrying Philippine soldiers crashed on the island of Jolo, southwest Philippines, killing 50 and injuring…
US State Department clears F-16 sale to Philippines
The Philippines were authorized to buy American F-16 fighter jets and an array of weapons for them, the…
Philippine fighters monitor Chinese fleet at Julian Felipe Reef
The Philippine Minister of Defense Delfin Lorenzana announced on March 27, 2021, that the presence of the flotilla,…
AirAsia Philippines looks for contributor to secure fresh capital
Ricky Isla, the CEO of AirAsia Philippines, the Philippine affiliate air carrier of AirAsia Group, announced that the…
Cebu Air firms up 15 A320neo jets, Airbus approaches 1000 orders
With the final days of the year, Airbus has inked what could possibly be one of the last…