The Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar (APASS) 2025 brought together safety leaders, regulators, and industry stakeholders in Manila from 10-11 September to discuss the region’s most pressing safety challenges. Under the theme “Safety Without Borders, Global Partnerships, Local Impact,” the event reinforced the aviation sector’s commitment to collaboration in building a safer and more resilient industry. Hosted by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) and Philippine Airlines, this … [Read more...] about Lithium battery risks spotlighted at APASS 2025 in Manila
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AAPA to host Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar in Manila
In partnership with Philippine Airlines, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is pleased to announce that the Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar will be held on 10-11 September 2025 at the Hilton Manila. The Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar, APASS, is AAPA’s premier safety forum for the Asia Pacific’s airline community, bringing together safety professionals from across the region, including AAPA member airlines, regulators, manufacturers, maintenance and repair organisations … [Read more...] about AAPA to host Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar in Manila
Philippine Airlines partners with cargo.one to supercharge its first ever digital sales
Philippine Airlines (PAL), the national carrier airline of the Philippines, announced that it will soon debut its capacity in the digital booking market, following a new partnership with cargo.one. cargo.one enables the airline to target thousands of freight forwarders in relevant markets, digitally around the clock, bolstering its brand presence, reducing its cost of sale, and gaining market responsive digital pricing. Freight forwarders are sure to benefit from Philippine Airlines’ renewed … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines partners with cargo.one to supercharge its first ever digital sales
HAECO to provide base maintenance support for Philippine Airlines’ A321 aircraft
HAECO, a world-leading provider of aircraft engineering solutions is pleased to announce that it has begun providing heavy maintenance services up to D-Checks for Philippine Airlines' Airbus A321 aircraft at its facility in Xiamen starting from August 2024. The initial maintenance agreement was first executed in 1999 and since then, HAECO has performed over 40 maintenance inputs for the Philippines’ flag carrier at the company's well-equipped hangar based at Xiamen Gaoqi International … [Read more...] about HAECO to provide base maintenance support for Philippine Airlines’ A321 aircraft
Philippine Airlines names new president, operations chief
Philippine Airlines on Monday named Stanley Ng, a pilot and the son-in-law of the company's tycoon owner Lucio Tan, as its acting president and chief operating officer. The 42-year-old will replace Gilbert Santa Maria, who steered the carrier during the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in the US. Stanley Ng, husband of Lucio Tan's daughter Lilybeth and an Airbus A320 commander, will be the first pilot to assume presidency in the airline since the early … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines names new president, operations chief
Philippine Airlines eyes US court protection from creditors
Local news reported last week that Philippine Airlines is considering filing bankruptcy protection in the US courts to give the embattled carrier more breathing space to restructure debts which have ballooned to US$5 billion, mostly owed to suppliers and lessors of planes. This would make its proposed debt restructuring plan the largest in the country’s history. Company insiders told local newspaper Inquirer that the embattled flag carrier will likely file court protection in the US … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines eyes US court protection from creditors
