Sunday, 18 May 2025
5 days ago
Power bank causes smoke scare at NAIA T1, incident swiftly resolved
By 5:18 p.m., the source was confirmed to be a power bank that had likely fallen from a passenger’s bag into the carousel mechanism, causing a spark and minor smoke emission. No fire occurred, and airport systems remained functional.
6 May 2025
3:29PM
New NAIA operator to upgrade old bollards, revamp drop-off zones
The infrastructure audit covers steel bollards installed in 2019, aimed at identifying where upgrades—such as deeper foundations or structural reinforcements—are needed, particularly in high-traffic areas.
3 May 2025
12:30PM
NNIC to remove 27 abandoned planes from NAIA general aviation area
Among them is a Cessna 421B that has been parked since 2009, and a Boeing 737-200 occupying 865.52 square meters at the North Taxiway Extension, unused since 2015.
21 Apr 2025
4:39PM
NAIA Holy Week passenger traffic totaled 1.17M, up 12.7%; 83% on-time flights
Easter Sunday recorded the highest daily volume with 156,635 passengers. The week’s average daily traffic stood at 146,611, with both domestic and international segments posting double-digit growth.
16 Apr 2025
3:43PM
SMC-backed NAIA says Holy Week traffic jumps 14% as early days beat 2024 figures
Passenger traffic at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is off to a strong start this Holy Week, with the first three days already exceeding last year’s volumes.
11 Apr 2025
2:22PM
NAIA operator readies expanded measures for Holy Week passenger surge
The peak travel day is projected to be on Good Friday, April 18, with 851 flights, while the lightest day will be on Tuesday, April 15, with 818 flights—still higher than the busiest day last year.
6 Apr 2025
9:37PM
SMC-backed NAIA swiftly verifies viral post, US authorities remove ‘erroneous’ advisory
San Miguel Corp.’s New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the private operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, acted swiftly after a social media post showed a digital notice at Sacramento International Airport about a supposed US security advisory against NAIA.
5 Apr 2025
10:38PM
NAIA gets 2nd daily United Airlines flight to San Francisco in October
United Airlines is doubling down on its San Francisco hub, and the Philippines is a key part of that growth.
4 Apr 2025
5:23PM
NAIA’s 25-year lease reset puts pressure on Lucio Tan-Lufthansa venture with 3,000 workers
By: Miguel R. Camus
Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP), one of the largest tenants in Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), is negotiating for more favorable lease terms to ensure “operational viability and competitiveness” ahead of the expiration of its 25-year contract.
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