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KIEV, Ukraine (AFP) — The Ukrainian plane that crashed outside Tehran on Wednesday morning, killing all on board, was carrying 82 Iranian and 63 Canadian nationals, a Ukrainian minister said. The Boeing 737 was also carrying 11 Ukrainians, 10 Swedes, four Afghans, three Germans and three Britons, Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko wrote on Twitter. © Agence France-Presse
(Eagle News)–After an 11-year delay, construction of the Bicol International Airport is almost complete, the Department of Transportation said. According to the DOTr, the airport in Daraga, Albay is 62.042 percent complete, and is expected to be fully completed this July. The DOTr said the airport, once completed, will service two million passengers every year. The agency said it will also be the “most scenic gateway” to the country, as it will have a view […]
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) — At least eight people were killed in a rocket attack on Baghdad airport, Iraqi security sources said Friday, days after a pro-Iran mob laid siege to the American embassy. “Three rockets hit the international airport in Baghdad,” said a statement from the Iraqi military, adding that two cars exploded. At least eight people died, added a security official who asked to remain anonymous. © Agence France-Presse
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Saturday, Dec. 14, were cancelled after a JetStar plane was stalled on the runway. Below is a list, according to Cebu Pacific: 5J487/5J488 Manila-Bacolod-Manila 5J901/5J902 Manila-Caticlan (Boracay)-Manila 5J553/5J554 Manila-Cebu-Manila 5J325/5J326 Manila-Legazpi-Manila 5J506/5J507 Manila-Tuguegarao-Manila 5J659/5J660 Manila-Tacloban-Manila 5J379/5J380 Manila-Cagayan de Oro (Laguindingan)-Manila Authorities said the JetStar plane was bound for Narita when it veered off the shoulder of a Ninoy Aquino International Airport runway past 2 a.m.
(Eagle News) — Authorities are targeting a resumption of commercial flight operations in the Legazpi airport tomorrow, Dec. 4. Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines director general Jim Sydiongco made the announcement, as he noted that the airport runway had been declared operational. He said that while the passenger terminal building was damaged, it was undergoing immediate and urgent basic repair. “We are coordinating with the operators/airlines for their basic requirements for the resumption of […]
(Eagle News)–Operations in all Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminals will be suspended from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 3. The Manila International Airport Authority said this was in preparation for the expected onslaught of Typhoon Tisoy. “Once flight operations resume, priority will be given to scheduled flights,” MIAA said It said “recovery flights will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis.” “For an orderly succession of flights, recovery flights must have […]
by Poornima WEERASEKARA BEIJING, China (AFP) — A futuristic new airport in Beijing, which is expected to become one of the busiest in the world, was opened by President Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Xi declared the starfish-shaped airport open in brief remarks at a ceremony inside the huge terminal, days before the country holds a grand celebration to mark 70 years of Communist rule. Located 46 kilometres (29 miles) south of Tiananmen Square, the Beijing […]
(Eagle News) – A modern international airport will soon rise in Bulacan. This was after Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade signed the concession agreement with San Miguel Corporation (SMC) on Wednesday officially awarding the ₱734-billion deal to SMC unit San Miguel Aerocity Inc. Tugade issued the notice to proceed with the project, as he authorized SMC to build, operate, and maintain the New Manila International Airport in Bulacan, “We may be able to do groundbreaking […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law creating the Davao International Airport Authority. Under Republic Act No. 11457 or the “Charter of the Davao International Airport Authority” signed by Duterte on Aug. 30, the DIAA shall “principally undertake the economical, efficient, and effective control, management and supervision of Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City..” The law said the DIAA shall also be in charge of the existing airports in Davao Region and “such […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters staged a new rally on Tuesday at Hong Kong’s airport, a day after a massive demonstration there triggered a shutdown at the busy international travel hub. Only a handful of protesters stayed through the night, and flights resumed at the airport early in the morning. But by afternoon, several hundred demonstrators had returned, responding to a call for a new rally. Protesters were wearing the signature […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Operations resumed at Hong Kong airport on Tuesday morning, authorities said, with flights due to start departing and arriving a day after protests shut down the major travel hub. “We have resumed check-ins,” a spokesman for the airport told AFP, confirming flights would be resuming within the next hour at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. The flight status board at the departures hall showed several flights listed as “boarding […]
by Patrick BAERT Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) — Beijing is set to open an eye-catching multi-billion dollar airport resembling a massive shining starfish, to accommodate soaring air traffic in China and celebrate the Communist government’s 70th anniversary in power. Work on the Beijing Daxing International Airport officially ended on schedule Sunday, ready for a September 30 inauguration — on the eve of the anniversary of the foundation of the People’s Republic on […]
