February 25, 2021

PLDT’s air charter biz expects growth amid pandemic

By Lisbet Esmael Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 25) — PLDT, Inc.’s aviation arm Pacific Global One Aviation or PG1 is seeing a surge in demand for its air charter services as companies look for private flights amid COVID-19 fears. In a statement issued by PLDT on Thursday, PG1 showed optimism the air charter business would thrive in th …

January 12, 2021

MVP Group turns over chopper to AFP for rescue, relief ops

The MVP Group of Companies donated various logistics support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), to aid in the country’s rescue and relief operations amid the destructive calamities that visit the country this year. During a turnover event at Camp Aguinaldo, chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan participated in the ceremonial turnover of a helicop …

January 8, 2021

MVP Group donates helicopter, rescue boats to AFP

The group of bilyonaryo Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) donated various logistics support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to aid in the country’s rescue and relief operations amid the destructive calamities that hit the country every year. Pangilinan led the ceremonial turnover of a helicopter from Pacific Global One (PG1), the aviation grou …

January 8, 2021

MVP Group supports Armed Forces of the Philippines

By BMPlus The MVP Group of Companies donated various logistics support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), to aid in the country’s rescue and relief operations amid the destructive calamities that visit the country this year. During a turnover event at Camp Aguinaldo, Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan participated in the ceremonial turnover of …

October 11, 2017

PLDT unit opens chartered airline business

By Emmie Abadilla ( Manila Bulletin ) With the rise in demand for tourism and business travel on private aircraft, Pacific Global One, the aviation arm of telecoms leader PLDT, recently opened a chartered airlines service. “With our new service, Pacific Global One can now provide private flights to Balesin in Quezon, Amanpulo in Pamalican Island, Bagui …

October 11, 2017

PLDT’s chartered airline business takes off

By Patrizia Paola C. Marcelo ( BusinessWorld ) PLDT, Inc. recently launched a chartered airline service through its aviation arm Pacific Global One, amid a growing demand for business and leisure travel using private planes. “With the rise in demand for tourism and business travel, Pacific Global One is positioned to capture this niche for chartered fl …

October 9, 2017

PLDT aviation unit offers chartered flights

by Ma. Lisbet K. Esmael ( Manila Times ) PLDT Group’s aviation business Pacific Global One seeks to get a slice of rising demand for chartered flights in the country. In a statement over the weekend, Pacific Global One President and Chief Operating Officer Rene “Butch” Meily said the unit offers flights to Balesin in Quezon, Amanpulo in Pamalican Islan …

October 9, 2017

PLDT aviation unit opens chartered airline business

by PLDT Public Affairs ( pldt.com ) Pacific Global One, the aviation arm of telecoms leader PLDT, recently opened a chartered airlines service to take advantage of the rising demand for travel on private aircraft both for leisure and business. “With the rise in demand for tourism and business travel, Pacific Global One is positioned to capture this nic …

October 8, 2017

PLDT goes into chartered flights service

by Chrisee Dela Paz ( Rappler.com ) MANILA, Philippines – The aviation arm of telecommunications giant PLDT Incorporated launched its chartered flights service, cashing in on the rising demand for travel on private aircraft for leisure and business. PLDT unit Pacific Global One received its license from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines ( …

October 8, 2017

PLDT aviation unit goes into charter flight service

by Darwin G. Amojelar ( Manila Standard ) Pacific Global One, the aviation arm of PLDT, said it opened a charter flight service to take advantage of the rising demand for travel on private aircraft both for leisure and business. “With the rise in demand for tourism and business travel, Pacific Global One is positioned to capture this niche for charter …

September 12, 2017

Philippines Telecom Forms Air Charter Firm

by Neelam Mathews ( Aviation International News ) Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) , the largest telecom company in the country and part of the conglomerate MVP Group, has spun off its flight department and launched air charter firm Pacific Global One. Its Beechcraft King Air 350 turboprop twin and Leonardo AW139 and Bell 429 helicopters previ …