The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) set new benchmarks in operational readiness and gender inclusion after marking a milestone with the introduction of its first female paratroopers and aircraft counter-hijacking graduates on Friday, Dec. 12. In a historic first for the organization, the PCG hailed...
The Philippine Army (PA) said Sunday, Nov. 23, that its Aviation Regiment has completed yet another air patrol over key waters in Western Mindanao, enhancing its role in maritime security to protect the country’s borders. The operation conducted by the Special Mission Aviation Company covered the...
The government is set to release its decision on the ₱31.55-billion unsolicited proposal of Uy-led ComClark Network and Technology Corp. to operate the country’s air navigation facilities next month, a top executive said. ComClark Chief Operating Officer Benedicto Bulatao said the company’s...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act No. 12255, establishing the National Aviation Academy of the Philippines (NAAP) as the country’s premier institution for higher education and training in aviation and aerospace. Under the law, signed on Sept. 5, the NAAP will be recognized as the...
As air travel continues to soar in Southeast Asia, public-private partnerships (PPPs) are expected to bolster the region’s aviation sector to meet the growing demand sustainably, according to the Tokyo-based think tank Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI). In a policy brief, ADBI said that the...
There is no stopping the Philippine Army (PA) from conquering the skies as it unveiled its newest capability, a helicopter flight simulator, intended to boost the flight training of its aviators. In a statement Friday, July 4, the Army Aviation Regiment said the newly-acquired rotary wing flight...
TOULOUSE, FRANCE — Inside Airbus’ sprawling final assembly line in Toulouse, a new aircraft is quietly taking shape—one that carries not just the Philippine flag on its tail, but the future of Philippine Airlines (PAL). On June 20, 2025, PAL offered a first look at its next-generation...
Previously known primarily for ground operations, the Philippine Army (PA) has expanded its capabilities and is now able to conduct aerial patrols within the country’s airspace—marking a significant development for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The Army’s Aviation Regiment or...
New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC) has issued formal notices to the owners of 27 aircraft that are left abandoned in the general aviation area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), citing efficiency and safety concerns. In a statement, NNIC said it is in coordination with the Civil Aviation...
Passengers traveling this summer will spend more for plane tickets after an increase in the passenger service charge (PSC) for airports managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). Under Memorandum Circular No. 019-2025 signed on April 14, CAAP announced that the PSC...
Executives of Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Airways Aviation Group (AAG) during the contract signing for the revival of PAL Aviation School (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Following its closure during the pandemic, flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is relaunching its aviation school through...
Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) is partnering with Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. (PPPI) to establish a pharmaceutical logistics and distribution center within Clark Aviation Capital (CAC). In a statement, CIAC announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PPPI as...
