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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 15

COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on Thursday announced the signing of a direct air service agreement between Israel and Sri Lanka. Speaking at a press briefing at the President's Media Center, the minister said the agreement marks the beginning of direct flights between Israel and Sri Lanka, which would enhance passenger convenience. (Sri Lanka-Israel-Aviation).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Sports and medical tourism eyed to sustain Davao-Manado-Davao flights 

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 January) — Sports and medical tourism is the “low-hanging fruit” that can sustain the possible revival of the air connectivity between Davao City and Manado in Indonesia, a business leader said. Arturo Milan, co-chair of the Regional Development Council, told “Wednesdays Media Forum at the Habi at Kape,” that tourism could potentially […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 21

BANGKOK -- Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. The Boeing 777-300ER jet experienced severe turbulence en route and was forced to divert to Bangkok, where it landed at 3:45 p.m. local time, Singapore A.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

How conflict of interest hinders Yulo-Loyzaga

Senators chastised DENR Sec. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga in November 2023. She allegedly had spent P1.1 billion “jet setting” to world climate summits......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

New Delhi raises target for defense exports

India is set to increase production of aircraft engines and gas turbines, aiming to become a major player in the arms tradeThe Indian government has increased its annual target for defense and aerospace production to $36 billion, while raising the export target to $6 billion. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the country aims to increase its production of jet engines and gas turbines to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

2 dead, 2 injured in sea collision in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Two Filipinos died and two foreign travelers were wounded in a sea collision off Batangas province, south of Manila, around noontime on Wednesday, authorities said. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the accident happened around 12:30 p.m. local time near Matoco Point in Batangas City and involved the passenger ship MV Ocean Jet 6 and a water taxi. The PCG said the three oth.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

2 dead, 2 injured in sea collision in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Two Filipinos died and two foreign travelers were wounded in a sea collision off Batangas province, south of Manila, around noontime on Wednesday, authorities said. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the accident happened around 12:30 p.m. local time near Matoco Point in Batangas City and involved the passenger ship MV Ocean Jet 6 and a water taxi. The PCG said the three oth.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

NAIA passenger volume exceeds 8 million in 2 months

Air travel in the Philippines is showing signs of returning to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport improved its passenger footprint by 13 percent in the first two months of the year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

New NAIA terminal eyed at Nayon site

A new passenger terminal will rise at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in three years, as part of the project of the new concessionaire led by San Miguel Corp. to expand the country’s premier gateway to accommodate the growing demand for air travel......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

NEDA welcomes award of NAIA PPP

The award of the contract for the P170.6-billion project to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport highlights the emphasis of the Marcos administration in providing world-class air transportation infrastructure to achieve the government’s economic transformation agenda, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Romualdez inspects OFW lounge to ensure convenience

HOUSE Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez personally checked on the condition of the Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Lounge at the NAIA Terminal 1 to ensure that once opened for the OFWs, it will offer to them the kind of amenities and convenience that paying air passengers enjoy. Romualdez said the use of the new lounge will […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

LIST: Century Tuna Superbods 2024 finalists

At a recent runway show in Whitespace events place in Makati, the finalists flexed their muscles and abs in swimwear and in active wear by local fashion brand Bench:.....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

R’Bonney Gabriel slays runway with ipis walk on Family Feud Philippines

Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel has delighted her Filipino fans by doing a pasarela walk on national television. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Grandmas slay underwear fashion runway

At a recent benefit fashion show and concert in Recto, Manila, Avon launched its new 360 Comfort Bra and sent a powerful message of how women can shape the world through an inclusive fashion show that included models of different ages and sizes......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Light at the end of the runway

During the peak of the Holy Week exodus, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport once again grabbed public attention for all the wrong reasons......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Pagadian airport to be closed for rehab

Pagadian airport in Zamboanga del Sur will be closed for one month to pave the way for repair of the runway......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Secession

Rodrigo Duterte, the former president, has been trying very hard the past few days to overshoot the runway. He seems to be succeeding......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

PAL enters wet-lease deal with Wamos air effective June

PAL enters wet-lease deal with Wamos air effective June.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Philippine prosecutor clears ex-President Duterte of making on-air death threat - BenarNews

Philippine prosecutor clears ex-President Duterte of making on-air death threat BenarNews.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Ukraine’s battered energy plants ‘need’ air defenses

Ukraine’s battered energy plants ‘need’ air defenses.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024