AdChoiceTV News — New restrictions on international travel to address the potential spread of the new COVID-19 variant is expected to further slow down the pace of… Read more “New international travel restrictions to further slow airline recovery”
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Indonesian navy: Location of missing plane has been found
AdChoiceTV News — The coordinates have been found and have been given to all Navy vessels in the area,’ says Navy official Abdul Rasyid. The Indonesian Navy… Read more “Indonesian navy: Location of missing plane has been found”
Indonesia jet carrying 62 goes missing on domestic flight
AdChoiceTV News — A Sriwijaya Air passenger jet carrying 62 people lost contact with air traffic controllers after taking off from Indonesia’s capital on Saturday on a… Read more “Indonesia jet carrying 62 goes missing on domestic flight”
Alaska Airlines puts 14 people on no-fly list after disruption out of D.C
AdChoiceTV News — Alaska Airlines said on Friday it has banned 14 passengers from future travel with the carrier after what it called “unacceptable” behavior on a… Read more “Alaska Airlines puts 14 people on no-fly list after disruption out of D.C”
Duterte orders advance passenger information system to strengthen border control
Metro Manila (AdChoiceTV News, December 15) — Airlines will soon have to provide the Bureau of Immigration with passenger information ahead of flight arrivals in the country… Read more “Duterte orders advance passenger information system to strengthen border control”
NAIA rehab talks fail again as gov’t dumps Megawide
AdChoiceTV News — The original proponent status earlier granted to Megawide Construction Corporation gets revoked. Megawide slams parties with ‘vested and corrupt interests.’ The Manila International Airport… Read more “NAIA rehab talks fail again as gov’t dumps Megawide”
PAL offers RT-PCR testing for passengers with results in 24 hours
Metro Manila (AdChoiceTV News, November 29) — Philippine Airlines now offers its own RT-PCR (real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) testing for passengers leaving the country, with… Read more “PAL offers RT-PCR testing for passengers with results in 24 hours”
Deliveries of new Black Hawks for PH Air Force start with 5 choppers
MANILA, Philippines—The first five of a batch of 16 brand new Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk helicopters have been delivered to the Philippines, according to the Department of… Read more “Deliveries of new Black Hawks for PH Air Force start with 5 choppers”
Bombardier CEO expects layoffs, capacity cuts after earnings miss
(AdChoiceTV News) – Bombardier’s chief executive on Thursday said he expects layoffs as part of broader plans to cut excess capacity, after the plane-and-train maker missed on… Read more “Bombardier CEO expects layoffs, capacity cuts after earnings miss”
Hong Kong budget carrier joins ‘flights to nowhere’ trend
Hong Kong’s budget carrier HK Express joined airlines offering “flights to nowhere” on Thursday, October 15, with an inaugural journey filled with media and influencers, sparking criticism from environmentalists.… Read more “Hong Kong budget carrier joins ‘flights to nowhere’ trend”
Cebu Pacific raising $500 million via preferred shares, bonds
MANILA, Philippines — Cebu Air Inc., the operator of the country’s largest budget carrier Cebu Pacific, plans to raise up to $500 million in fresh capital through… Read more “Cebu Pacific raising $500 million via preferred shares, bonds”
Mass termination of Philippine Airlines employees unlikely – DOLE
MANILA, Philippines — The planned mass termination of 2,400 Philippine Airlines (PAL) employees is unlikely to push through, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said yesterday.… Read more “Mass termination of Philippine Airlines employees unlikely – DOLE”
46 million jobs at risk as the collapse of global air travel continues
The collapse in aviation caused by the coronavirus pandemic could wipe out 46 million jobs worldwide, according to new research that highlights just how damaging a prolonged… Read more “46 million jobs at risk as the collapse of global air travel continues”
Astronauts home in on International Space Station air leak
Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have successfully narrowed down the source of a small air leak that had been growing in size. Kenny Todd, deputy… Read more “Astronauts home in on International Space Station air leak”
Philippine Airlines eyes layoffs next month to survive crisis
MANILA, Philippines – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is mulling deep job cuts across the board in a bid to survive the COVID-19 pandemic while it waits… Read more “Philippine Airlines eyes layoffs next month to survive crisis”
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