Thursday, 12 December 2024
28 Nov 2024
11:12AM
Ang’s SMC teams up with Saavedra’s Megawide for major Boracay airport transformation
By: Miguel R. Camus
Billionaire Ramon S. Ang’s San Miguel Corp. has teamed up with Megawide Construction Corp. for its major expansion program at Caticlan Airport—better known as Boracay Airport, the primary gateway to the world-famous Boracay Island.
27 Nov 2024
11:22AM
Sabin Aboitiz adds 3rd airport to aviation empire with Bohol-Panglao win
A new lord of the skies has emerged as Tycoon Sabin Aboitiz’s Aboitiz Group secures its third airport deal with the Bohol-Panglao International Airport, set for upgrades starting 2025.
15 Nov 2024
3:28PM
Ramon Ang promises better NAIA Christmas experience, calls on airlines to help
Tycoon Ramon S. Ang has promised significant improvements to the passenger experience at Ninoy Aquino International Airport this Christmas as San Miguel Corp.’s (SMC) consortium rolls out major investments to upgrade the country’s busiest gateway.
11 Nov 2024
7:50AM
Manila airport still among Asia’s cheapest after Sept. 2025 passenger fee hike
Even after the fee increase, NAIA’s charges will remain significantly lower than those of other major regional hubs. This cost advantage is expected to continue attracting budget-conscious travelers and airlines, bolstering Manila’s position as a competitive gateway in Southeast Asia.
30 Oct 2024
4:50PM
End of an era: Megawide exits Cebu airport, Aboitiz assumes full control
By: Miguel R. Camus
Tycoon Edgar Saavedra’s Megawide Construction Corp. finalized its exit from the Mactan Cebu International Airport, a project the company won a decade ago under the Aquino administration’s public-private partnership program.
29 Oct 2024
10:16AM
Aboitiz Group takes over Laguindingan Airport in 2025, paving way for Northern Mindanao’s growth
The Aboitiz Group will assume control of Laguindingan International Airport in Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao’s main air gateway, in April 2025.
20 Oct 2024
4:09PM
Aboitiz’s Cebu gateway partners with global airport org for Net Zero goals
The Aboitiz Group-operated Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has taken a major step toward achieving Net Zero emissions by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East.
13 Oct 2024
6:34PM
Aboitiz set to seal P12.75-B Laguindingan Airport deal before month’s end
The project involves an estimated P12.75-billion investment, aimed at modernizing airport facilities, enhancing passenger experience, and improving operational efficiency. The concession agreement is scheduled to be finalized and signed before the end of October.
23 Sep 2024
6:34AM
INSIDER VIEW: Airport fantasies
When we are talking of new airports or refurbishing NAIA, we need to discuss more than the size of the airports or the runway configurations - we also need to think about how to efficiently transfer people from one terminal to another, and from the terminals to various points in the metropolis.
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