Transport & Logistics
NAIA welcomes 1.3 million passengers during Undas, exceeds expectations
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport recorded a strong surge in passenger traffic this Undas, handling close to 1.3 million travelers over the nine-day holiday period and surpassing both initial forecasts and last year’s figures.
MARINA pushes fleet modernization for safer, greener, more reliable inter-island travel and cargo transport
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is making the modernization of the country’s aging domestic shipping fleet its top priority, aiming to roll out safer, cleaner and more fuel-efficient vessels to boost inter-island transport across the archipelago.
BCDA courts $50-M European aviation investment, US aerospace plant in Clark
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is pursuing at least USD50 million in initial investment from a European aircraft maintenance company, alongside a separate US aerospace manufacturing proposal, as it seeks to expand Clark’s role in the aviation industry.
ACTSI deal brings aircraft connectivity installation, support to Subic
Business aircraft operators in the Philippines will have a local option for installing and maintaining inflight connectivity systems after Aviation Concepts Technical Services Inc. (ACTSI) secured authorized dealer status from Gogo Business Aviation.
LTFRB probes motorcycle taxi platform over alleged excess rider registration
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is investigating one of the country’s motorcycle taxi platform operators accused of enrolling more riders in its system than the government has approved. In an official statement, the agency confirmed that legal proceedings are ongoing, which limits what additional details it can share about the case.
