Spearheaded by Airworks Aviation Academy, the event will highlight the convergence of infrastructure, education, and industry partnerships positioning Cebu as the country’s aviation capital.
The Philippines’ WCC Aeronautical and Technological College has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cambodia’s Overseas Cambodian Investment Corp. (OCIC) to establish WCC AeroTech University in Phnom Penh, exporting Filipino educational expertise to help meet Southeast Asia’s growing demand for aviation professionals.
The joint venture, launched in 2000 to support Philippine Airlines’ fleet renewal, has grown into a flagship maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility serving some of the world’s top airlines. Its presence has secured Manila’s role on the global aviation map while generating billions of pesos in foreign revenue and infrastructure investments.
Air traffic controllers guide every flight with precision, keeping skies safe through constant communication with pilots. But what happens when the headset comes off? What is it really like to stand in their shoes?
The move reflects the airline’s continued investment in widebody operations, with Cebu Pacific currently operating Asia’s largest A330neo fleet, totaling 11 aircraft and more deliveries on the way.
Despite spending millions of pesos on flight training and type ratings, hundreds of young Filipino pilots remain unemployed, victims of a mismatch between training expectations and industry requirements.
Taipan Lucio Tan’s Philippine Airlines (PAL) is bringing back its in-house pilot school with a bold refresh, teaming up with Australia’s Airways Aviation to train the next generation of aviators.
Taipan Lucio Tan-led MacroAsia Corp. ended 2024 with a strong financial performance, growing its net income by 28 percent to P1.37 billion as demand rebounded across aviation and support services.