Philippines

By Adrian Schofield
AirAsia Philippines has paid overdue fees to Philippine aviation authorities, averting a ban on using facilities at some of the country’s airports.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The Philippine government reportedly warned it will block AirAsia Philippines from using airport facilities if long-overdue fees are not paid within three days.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
The U.S. State Department has approved the Philippines’ request for a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X training package, valued at approximately $150 million.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
The Philippines-based LCC believes its next growth phase will lead to a stronger, more dominant position in the Pacific market.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Philippine Airlines is forecasting a more challenging second quarter as the carrier navigates rising fuel costs and a looming national fuel shortage.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The Philippines signed a contract for six anti-submarine-warfare helicopters, according to a report detailing the Defense Department's approved acquisitions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The need to refresh and bolster air forces in Southeast Asia outpaces the urgency for action.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The Philippines has signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries to upgrade its Air Force’s existing fleet of 11 FA-50PH light combat aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Keith Mwanalushi
Dornier Technology’s CEO on the company’s recent FAA certification and its expansion plans for the future.
MRO

By Alex Derber
The Philippines' booming airline sector is driving demand for MRO services, with the number of approved maintenance organizations rising through this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Thales has been awarded a contract by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines to upgrade the country’s air traffic management system.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Boeing has raised its 20-year commercial aircraft demand forecast for Southeast Asia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Leonardo has formally offered 32 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 fighters to meet the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) requirement.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Philippines’ program for the redevelopment of Davao International Airport has received its first unsolicited proposal.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Avion Express Philippines has received a temporary operating permit from the Philippines Civil Aeronautics Board.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
Saab is looking to boost output of Gripen fighters given ongoing contract talks and potential orders, company CEO Micael Johansson said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Royal Air Philippines has received its first Airbus A321P2F freighter, under a partnership with Chinese state-owned enterprise NNJT.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kim Minseok
The Philippine National Defense Department and Korea Aerospace Industries signed a contract on June 3 for the acquisition of 12 more FA-50PH light fighters.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Chen Chuanren
Lockheed Martin says it has proposed to establish several in-country MRO capabilities in the Philippines to support the F-16 and C-130 fleets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia's first of two Leonardo ATR 72 maritime patrol aircraft is set for delivery by the end of 2026, Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of an unspecified number of Leonardo TH-73A helicopters to the Philippines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Philippine Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of KAI FA-50 fighters after one was lost during a night mission, killing two crew onboard.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Victoria Moores
ASG's new Philippine wet-lease airline builds on its other recent AOC applications in Brazil and Thailand; a fourth startup is planned for Malaysia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Brian Everstine
Photographs of the wreckage circulating on social media show the aircraft was a Beechcraft King Air 300.
Budget, Policy & Operations