Thursday, 23 January 2025
11 Jan 2025
3:11PM
SMC taps PH banking consortium for $2B NAIA upgrades, no foreign lenders needed
By: Miguel R. Camus
Philippine banking giants BDO Unibank, Bank of Commerce, Asia United Bank, China Banking Corp., Security Bank, and the Development Bank of the Philippines secured about P80 billion ($1.4 billion) in project financing for San Miguel Corp.’s landmark privatization of Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
10 Jan 2025
4:04PM
Not just VIPs: NAIA Terminal 1 opens main arrival curbside to all private vehicles
The newly reconfigured pickup system at Terminal 1 aims to simplify passenger pickups for private vehicles, ride-hailing services, and taxis. This development is expected to ease congestion at one of NAIA’s busiest terminals while improving the overall arrival experience.
10 Jan 2025
2:12PM
San Miguel, DOTr NAIA modernization wins transport deal of the year, PH banks recognized
The San Miguel Corp.-led consortium’s venture with the Philippine government to privatize the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has been awarded “transport deal of the year” by the United Kingdom-based Project Finance International (PFI).
9 Jan 2025
5:03PM
NAIA meets passenger volume, travel surge with new fleet of vehicles
The initiative comes as NAIA experienced record-breaking passenger numbers in 2024, with 50.1 million travelers — a 10.43-percent increase from 2023. The expanded fleet is designed to address the demands of growing traffic while maintaining high service standards.
2 Jan 2025
3:12PM
Air travel resurgence: NAIA saw record passenger, flight numbers in 2024
NAIA achieved an average on-time performance of 83.36 percent, with a high of 88.35 percent recorded on Dec. 31 — the best on time performance since NNIC assumed management.
29 Dec 2024
4:46PM
NAIA operator probes alleged unfair treatment of airport baggage porters
The complaints, received by NNIC, involve the service provider responsible for baggage porterage and retrieval, the private operator of Manila’s main aviation gateway said on Dec. 29, 2024.
13 Dec 2024
4:22PM
CAAP: SMC’s NAIA general aviation transfer plan to Lipa requires study
By: Miguel R. Camus
A study may soon be underway to assess the feasibility of relocating general aviation facilities outside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
9 Dec 2024
3:14PM
No more outages: RSA enlists MVP’s aid to modernize NAIA power infrastructure
The project is meant to address persistent power issues that have plagued the airport due to outdated infrastructure, lack of modernization, and inadequate capacity.
8 Dec 2024
2:09PM
Centralized ride-hailing hub at NAIA Terminal 3 now fully operational
The hub, located within Terminal 3’s multi-level parking building, spans 6,000 square meters. It features 401 parking slots, 18 loading bays, and designated lanes for transport network vehicle service operators like Grab Philippines, aiming to reduce curbside congestion, improve traffic flow, and enhance passenger convenience.
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