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| The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Wednesday, reported that Terminal 4 was close due to flooding resulting to flight cancellations of domestic flights that operates at the terminal. MIAA said nine international flights mostly to and from Taipei, and 71 domestic flights were canceled, while two international flights from Da Nang and Shanghai were diverted due to Typhoon "Carina". The rest of domestic and international flights were delayed. |
19 July 2024
Air Seoul will operate daily flights to Panglao joining two other airlines for flights to Incheon International Airport.
Davao and General Santos International Airports joins Manila, Clark, and Cebu to have digitize Airport Operational Database (AODB) system as Department of Transportation (DOTr) and software company TAV Technologies of Turkey signed contract for installation of digital system on two Mindanao airports Friday, July 12.
The Airport operational database (AODB) is the “heart” of airport operations management. The Airport Operational Database integrates airport control systems, airport resource allocation, and airport invoicing systems for business users.
DOTr said it enables pilot to see in real time if their aircraft has parking position when they arrive and automatically bills them for aeronautical and airport charges.
Signed by Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Roberto Lim, Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) Executive Director Carmelo Arcilla, and Aziz Can Aksoyek of TAV, the agreement is for the pilot digitalization project in Davao International Airport and General Santos International Airport.
Lim said that under the old manual process all flight filings are coordinated and paid in Manila.
"This time, filing and payment would be automatic" adds Lim.
AODB allows growing airports to optimize operations and reduce costs as it becomes digital and automatic without human intervention.
The aviation initiative aims to digitalize airport operations by implementing an AODB to streamline the traditional manual process in Philippine airports.
14 July 2024
Philippine Airlines Express Dash 8-400 (RP-C5905) flight number PR2680 from Cebu overruns the runway by about 100 meters beyond threshold while landing at Busuanga Airport around 2:51pm Sunday causing its closure to traffic. All 53 passengers and 4 crew members evacuated via the aircraft stairs safely. According to CAAP, the aircraft landed in bad weather during a strong downpour. Video footage of the plane landing recorded by passengers appears to point to pilot error after it failed to land at the markers while also failing to deploy reverse thrust fully for the plane to stop fast enough.
12 July 2024
Cebu
Pacific Air Airbus A321N plane (RP-C4126) rolled off unpaved ground
while repositioning from Gate 110 to Gate 122 at Terminal 3 when the tug
pulling it extended its reverse run causing its left landing gear to
get stuck on the soft ground. No one was reported hurt in the event, but
the incident causes flight delays this morning.
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) in partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL), has open the new Transit Lounge at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 for international bound passengers with connecting flights.
The transit lounge is situated at the pre-departure area adjacent to the OFW Lounge and is open 24 hours daily to provide a comfortable and relaxing space for passengers with connecting flights, making travel a more pleasurable experience.
Under the partnership agreement, the lounge will be maintained and operated by the MIAA while PAL will provide the amenities such as comfortable seating, charging stations, shower facilities, and amusement options, as a generous act of support.
"We trust that travelers will find the facility as a welcome respite while enroute to their final destinations," MIAA General Manager Eric Ines said.
Based on Airport data, PAL offers substantial transit passengers to Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the United States.
"Our working partnership with the MIAA on this much-needed project has yielded positive results. This transit lounge ensures the comfort and convenience of passengers traveling through the Manila gateway." PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Capt. Stanley K. Ng said Wednesday,
