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Business Address:
R1 Hangar, APC Gate 1, Andrews Avenue, Nichols, Pasay City, Philippines 1300
Contact Nos.
+63(2)8517601 (Trunkline); +63(2)8559000 (Reservations); +63(2)8517922 (Reservations Fax);
reservations@airphilippines.com.ph
Air Philippines Corporation shall provide
...customers with safe and reliable air transportation with the best service at the least cost;
...employees with career development and job satisfaction; and
...stockholders with fair return on their investment.
To be a preferred low cost airline in the Philippines by 2005 and in Asia by 2009.
Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Caticlan, Davao, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Manila,
Ozamis, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga
Incorporated on February 13, 1995, Air Philippines Corporation started operations on February 01, 1996 with B737-200 flights to Subic, Iloilo, and Zamboanga on a Temporary Operator's Permit issued by the Civil Aeronautics Board.
On June 04, 1997, CAB granted the airline a 5-year Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), the administrative franchise required to operate fully scheduled domestic services. On June 05, 1997, APC Legislative Franchise RA 8339 was passed by both Senate and House of Representatives and became a law on August 08, 1997.
The APC franchise is for a period of 25 years and has mandated the airline to serve not only the primary trunkline routes with aircraft of smaller capacity. APC has likewise been authorized to serve international destinations.
Near- term plans call for the consolidation of domestic operations by the deployment of jet aircraft to primary airports and the development of hubs through complementation schemes of similar aircraft types or continued use of turbo-props to serve the Philippine countryside.
In 2006, APC carried over 960,000 passengers.
And in 2007, Air Philippines has breached a million mark.
Monday, February 13, 1995
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| With base of operations in Subic, Zambales, Air Philippines was incorporated with an initial authorized capital stock of PHP500M. |
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Wednesday, August 09, 1995
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| Granted by the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) the permit to operate as scheduled domestic air carrier. |
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Thursday, October 19, 1995
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| Registered as a Subic Bay Freeport Enterprise enjoying the rights, privileges, and benefits granted to all companies registered within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. |
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Tuesday, December 26, 1995
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| Endorsed by the Department of Tourism as an Operator of Air Transport for Tourists. |
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Saturday, January 20, 1996
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| Air Carrier Operating Certificate (ACOC) was issued to Air Philippines by the Air Transportation Office (ATO). |
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Wednesday, January 31, 1996
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| Launching of Air Philippines domestic operations. |
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Thursday, February 01, 1996
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| Issued with a Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) by the CAB, Air Philippines mounted its
first revenue flights with B737-200 to Subic (twice), Iloilo (once) and Zamboanga (once). |
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Friday, May 24, 1996
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| First revenue flight utilizing YS-11 aircraft to Kalibo. |
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Sunday, April 27, 1997
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| Air Philippines was chosen “Most Outstanding Airline” by the Consumer Union of the Philippines. |
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Wednesday, June 04, 1997
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| CAB granted Air Philippines a five-year Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), the permanent administrative franchise to operate a scheduled domestic passenger airline. |
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Thursday, June 05, 1997
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| Congress approved House Bill 6445 granting Air Philippines a franchise to operate and maintain domestic and international air transport services, valid for a period of 25 years. |
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Monday, December 08, 1997
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| Cut-over of Gabriel II Reservations system. |
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Tuesday, September 07, 1999
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| The cut-over of Departure Control System (DCS) at the Manila Domestic Terminal, an automated check-in system, thus, making the check-in service fast, accurate and customer-friendly. |
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Friday, July 21, 2000
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| Air Philippines was awarded the Diamond Award for the Transportation and Travel industry sector in the 2000 Grand Prix Customer Service Awards conducted by Tele-performance Philippines, an affiliate of Tele-performance International. |
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Friday, January 26, 2001
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| Air Philippines Corporation was granted by the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) a Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) to operate as a Scheduled International Air Transport Service. |
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Friday, May 04, 2001
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| Delivery of Two B737-300 Aircraft |
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Wednesday, June 06, 2001
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| Manila – Butuan (Via) Cebu, Flight Launched |
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Wednesday, May 01, 2002
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| Awarded "MOST OUTSTANDING DOMESTIC AIRLINE" for 2001 for the 3rd time by the Consumers Union of the Philippines. |
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Thursday, May 16, 2002
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| Start of Cebu Hub operations. |
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Monday, December 02, 2002
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| Start of regular flights to Tuguegarao |
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Sunday, May 11, 2003
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| Air Philippines was conferred 2003 Asia-Pacific Consumers Excellence Awardee as "Outstanding Domestic Airline" jointly by Asia-Pacific Awards Council and National Consumer Affairs Foundation. |
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Saturday, May 24, 2003
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| Awarded as "Most Outstanding Domestic Airline" by the Parangal ng Bayan Foundation, Incorporated. |
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Friday, July 04, 2003
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| Awarded as "Most Outstanding Domestic Airline" for the fourth time by the Consumers Union of the Philippines. |
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Saturday, July 19, 2003
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| Air Philippines was conferred "Top Domestic Airline by National Consumers Affairs Foundation. |
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Wednesday, March 31, 2004
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| Awarded as "Outstanding Domestic Airline" by Parangal ng Bayan Foundation. |
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Saturday, May 01, 2004
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| Awarded as "Outstanding Domestic Airline Company" by the Asia Pacific Awards Council jointly with National Affairs Foundation. |
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Friday, July 02, 2004
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| Start of chartered flights from Subic to Guangzhou, PROC. |
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Friday, July 16, 2004
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| Cut-over of PACERS II Reservations Systems; Departure Control System(DCS); STAR Ticketing and implementation of Mabuhay Miles partnership with PAL. |
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Tuesday, March 22, 2005
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| Start of chartered flights from Manila to Shenzhen, People's Republic of China |
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Tuesday, May 16, 2006
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| Air Philippines flights depart and arrive at Centennial Terminal Airport in Manila |
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Wednesday, November 08, 2006
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| E-Ticketing launched |
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Wednesday, January 17, 2007
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| Start of regular flights to Naga |
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Sunday, July 08, 2007
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| Start of regular flights to Ozamis |
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Friday, November 16, 2007
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| Cebu-Tacloban flights launched |
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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| First Q300 (Bombardier) was delivered |
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Saturday, December 15, 2007
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| Start of regular flights to Caticlan |
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