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  1. PHILIPPINE Airlines’ wide-body aircraft arrival at Bohol-Panglao International Airport, welcomed with a water cannon salute, expands seat capacity into Bohol ahead of the year-end travel peak.

    Philippine Airlines lands first A330 in Bohol

    Philippine Airlines has deployed its Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft on the Manila-Bohol route, boosting passenger capacity at Bohol-Panglao International…

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  2. THE Airbus A330neo aircraft now make up 78 percent of Cebu Pacific’s jet fleet, with the airline aiming to operate an all-NEO jet fleet by 2030. These Airbus NEO aircraft burn 15 percent to 20 percent less fuel per flight than previous-generation aircraft, reducing carbon emissions. They also produce less noise.

    Cebu Pacific expands fleet with 15th A330neo

    Cebu Pacific has received its 15th Airbus A330neo, expanding its capacity for domestic and international routes while advancing its fleet modernization…

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  5. THE country’s largest universal bank, BDO Unibank Inc. in financing the acquisition by Cebu Pacific of two new A320neo aircraft, manifests steadfast support for the Philippine aviation industry.

    BDO to finance two new Cebu Pacific jets

    BDO Unibank financed Cebu Pacific’s acquisition of two new Airbus A320neo aircraft, supporting the airline’s fleet expansion, increased passenger capacity, and…

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  6. CEB grows fuel-efficient fleet

    CEB grows fuel-efficient fleet

    ‘The arrival of another Airbus A320neo reinforces our commitment to sustainability while keeping air travel accessible.’

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  8. PHILIPPINE Airlines welcomes its latest aircraft, Airbus A350-1000, which arrived in Manila on Saturday, adding PAL’s total fleet to 82.

    PAL welcomes A350-1000

    ‘The arrival of the A350-1000 marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to fleet modernization and network growth. It will be a source of…

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  9. The inaugural Ho Chi Minh-Manila flight was greeted with a water cannon salute upon its arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on Sunday, 23 November.

    VietJet launches Ho Chi Minh–Manila flights

    VietJet Air launches its inaugural Ho Chi Minh–Manila direct flight, a development Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco says will boost Philippine air…

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  11. Rally speakers stuck in Mindanao

    Rally speakers stuck in Mindanao

    Flight delays caused by Airbus safety updates stranded Mindanao-based speakers, affecting preparations for the “Trillion-Peso Rally” in Metro Manila.

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  12. Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez addresses passenger safety amid ongoing Airbus A320 and A321 system upgrades during a joint press briefing on Nov. 29, 2025.

    Airbus grounding hits 15-k travelers

    Over 14,000 passengers faced delays and cancellations in the Philippines as airlines rushed to implement a mandatory Airbus A320 software update, with safety…

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  15. Richard Nuttall, president of Philippine Airlines said, ‘As we pursue strong financial results, we remain committed to earning the trust of our valued customers through excellence, service quality, and true Filipino hospitality on every PAL journey.’

    PAL H1 profit up on strong demand

    Operating income from January to June reached $146 million, with the airline operating 57,598 flights and flying 8.47 million passengers during the period,…

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  16. A FRENCH Air Force Airbus A400M Atlas aircraft performs during an exhibition flight demonstration as part of the 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show at the Paris–Le Bourget Airport, in Le Bourget, suburb of Paris on 17 June 2025.

    France shuts weapons booths at Paris Air Show

    Geopolitical tensions flared at the Paris Air Show as France sealed off Israeli defense booths over Gaza-related concerns, sparking outrage from Israel and…

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  18. Additional flights and aircraft improvements will result in a 17 percent increase in PAL’s weekly seat capacity to and from Cebu, or an increase of over 39,000 seats.

    Expanded Cebu hub boosts PAL ops

    ‘We invite travelers to make the most of the peak summer season by flying to these exciting destinations from Mactan-Cebu, our growing hub in the Central…

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