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    The Ages Aviation Center, Inc.  
    NEWSROOM  
       
   

04 July 2010
New Zealand Prime Minister makes a tech stop in Clark

 
       
  New Zealand Prime Minister John Key aboard the Royal New Zealand Air Forces' Boeing 757 makes a quick stop in Clark on his way to Korea to meet with Korean President Lee Myung-bak. The Prime Minister was in Korea to improve trade relations with Korea which is believed to benefit both countries. Prime Minister Key also promises his government's full support for peace and stability on the Korean peninsula. Philippine New Zealand Ambassador Andrew Matheson was also on hand to meet the Prime Minister. All services at Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (CRK/RPLC), were coordinated, and supervised, by Ages Aviation Center, Inc. Ages provided its ground handling expertise in ensuring a quick turnaround for the Prime Minister's early morning touch and go. Part of the service that Ages provided was the Repositioning of a Supervisor/ Handler to guarantee everything runs smoothly while being handled by an Ages preferred ground handler.  
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    21 April 2010
Mr. Shiochiro visits Manila
 
       
  Mr. Shoichiro Toyoda, honorary chairman Toyota Motors Corp. arrived on board
a private Gulfstream V business jet on April 21, 2010. Mr. Toyoda is
visiting Manila again because he was awarded the Order of Lakandula with
Rank of Grand Cross by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

The Order of Lakandula is one of the highest honors given by the Republic of
the Philippines. It is an order of political and civil merit, awarded in
memory of Lakandula's dedication to the responsibilities of leadership,
prudence, fortitude, courage and resolve in the service of one's people.

FBO services for the business jet of Mr. Toyoda was provided by Ages
Aviation Center, Inc. It was a great compliment to Ages when no less than
Capt. Jason Brooks, Chief Pilot - Airflite/Toyota said that Ages provided an
outstanding handling service for their overnight stay in Manila. Capt.
Brooks further added that Ages is among the best in South East Asia.

 
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    April 08, 2010
Ages Plays Host to Asian Air Safari.
 
       

Captain Joy Roa and the Asian Air Safari Team at Ages Ramp

  Ages Aviation played host to Asian Air Safari when their invited featured aircraft fro Gulfstream Aerospace arrived in Manila on April 08, 2010. A brand new GLF 4 with no less than Mr. Peter Hoi, Regional Vice-President of Gulfstream International Corporation, touched down and parked at the Ages Ramp. On hand to meet Mr. Hoi was Asian Air Safari host Captain Joy Roa.

As part of the air adventure story of the show, the GLF 4 will fly to Cambodia from Manila. The crew of Asian Air Safari will document the adventure on film. The Show airs on ANC (local channel).

 
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12 November
U.S. Secretary of State Two Day Visit

 
       
  Mrs. Hillary Clinton, one of the most powerful women in the world, arrives at the Ages Ramp inside Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for her first official visit to the Philippines. Standard operating procedures were implemented by NAIA Assistant General Manager for Security and Emergency Services & U.S. Embassy Manila in ensuring strict security measures were in place. Clinton was met by Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo, US Ambassador Kenney, and top Philippine government officials.  
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16 August 2009
SPECTREM AIR DC-3TB

 
       
  Spectrem Air flew their DC-3TB from South Africa, over Canada, through Alaska, Japan, and touching down in the Philippines last Aug 16, 2009 before making it to its final destination in Australia where it will be doing Mineral Exploration. The aircraft is equipped with ExplorHEM Technology giving the aircraft a very unique look. During its short Remain Over Night (RON) visit in Manila all Ground Handling and FBO Services were provided by Ages Aviation Center, Inc.  
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13 August 2009
USS GEORGE WASHINGTON

 
       

Our Mr. Eduardo F. Salonga, Ambassador Kristy Kenny and Mr. Christopher Salonga also of Ages (L-R) enjoying the night aboard the USS George Washington.

 

THE U.S NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIER, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON ARRIVES MANILA FOR A 4-DAY GOODWILL VISIT. THE SHIP'S CREW WILL PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS IN METRO MANILA. THEY WILL HELP IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SCHOOL LIBRARIES, REPAINTING OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS, OUTREACH ON TUBERCULOSIS AND FLU PREVENTION AND TREE PLANTING.

AGES AVIATION CENTER, WAS BUSY LENDING SUPPORT TO THE AIRCRAFTS OF USS GEORGE WASHINGTON THAT WAS PROVIDING VIP AIRLIFT SERVICE TO U.S AMBASSADOR (MANILA) KRISTIE KENNY AND HER INVITED GUESTS TOGETHER WITH CAPT. DANIEL C. GRIECO - EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, SEC. ROMULO AND PARTY, INCLUDING CAPT. GAGE OF THE US DAO MANILA.

THE AIRCRAFTS INCLUDED THE U.S NAVY C2'S, AND BLACKHAWK HH60 HELICOPTERS WHICH WERE ALL PROVIDED GROUND HANDLING SERVICE BY AGES DURING THEIR SEVERAL STOPS AT AGES RAMP AT NINOY AQUINO INT'L AIRPORT, MANILA. FLIGHT OPERATIONS BEGAN WITH EARLY MORNING FLIGHTS (6.AM) WITH SUBSEQUENT FLIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

MR. EDUARDO F. SALONGA,PRESIDENT OF AGES AVIATION CENTER TOGETHER WITH CHRISTOPHER AND CHARLES SALONGA, AGM FBO AND AGM ACCOUNTING&FINANCE RESPECTIVELY, WERE INVITED BY AMB.KENNY AND REAR ADMIRAL DONEGAN ON BOARD THE USS GEORGE WASHINGTON. AT THE RECEPTION LINE, AMB.KENNY PERSONALLY THANKED THE AGES EXECUTIVES FOR THE VERY GOOD SUPPORT THEIR FBO PROVIDED THE FLIGHT OPERATIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT OF USS GEORGE WASHINGTON.

 
       
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    20 July 2009
ARRIVAL OF KOBE BRYANT IN MANILA
 
       
  NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant of the NBA 2009 Champions Los Angeles Lakers returns to Manila. Kobe arrived on a Nike Business Jet Gulfsteam 5 at the Ages Aviation Center, Inc. FBO facilities in Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The Manila vist kick off a six-city tour that includes stops in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Ages Aviation was put in charge of providing appropriate media personnel press stand section that followed the front page picture shot at the Philippine Star Newspaper of Kobe Bryant as he flashes the victory sign to the well wishers at his arrival
 
       
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12 July 2009
CIA PANETTA LEON ARRIVAL IN MANILA.

 
  U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A.) Director Leon Panetta Arrives on
board a C-17 U.S. Air force Aircraft for a short visit of less than 24
hours. Another challenging ground handling service for Ages Aviation.
 
       
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    01 June 2009
US DEFENSE SECRETARY ROBERT GATES IN MANILA
 
       
Photo insert: Our Mr. Christopher Salonga with Defense Secretary Gates, (Ret) B. Gen. Angel Atutubo of the MIAA, and Charles Salonga also of Ages Aviation Center, Inc. Photo courtesy of Ms. Tess Rivera   US Defense Secretary Robert Gates, the first senior US official who visited the Philippines after President Barack Obama took office arrived in Manila last Jun 01 on board a B747. Ground Handling and other airport arrangements was provided by Ages Aviation Center, Inc.

During the visit of Secretary Gates, he renewed the commitment of the Obama Administration to help flight terrorism and extremism. He said “Together, we will not relent until this threat has been eliminated,” referring to the 340-member Abu Sayyaf group, included in Washington's list of foreign terrorist organizations. “It is clear that the Philippines is taking on a larger role on the world stage and as it does, this relationship, one of our oldest alliance partnership in Asia, is one that I believe that will endure and deepen in the years to come,” Gates said, adding that the US-Philippines relation need to evolve into a broader, strategic one.

 

 
       
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08 April - 09 May 2009
AGES TURNS KIWI

 
       
  The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNAF) brought up their P-3, C-130, two (2) B-757-200 to Manila and Clark last April 8 - May 9, 2009. Part of the visit was the RNAF’s participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum Voluntary Demonstration of Response on Disaster Relief (ARF-VDR) held at Clark Field, Pampanga. During the exercise the RNAF showed their aviation might in transporting more than 100 passengers, from their visiting countries to Clark, Manila, and back.

All FBO and Ground Handling services both in Manila and Clark were provided by Ages Aviation Center, Inc. with the guidance of the New Zealand Defense Attaché Office of Manila. Ages again showed its flexibility with the ever changing schedule and weather constraints that were then troubling the country.

 
       
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    23 MARCH 2009
TONY BLAIR VISITS MANILA
 
       
  Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair visited Manila last March 23 for several speaking engagement discussing “the leader as negotiator” which was organized by the Ateneo de Manila University together with De La Salle University, with PLDT as a key sponsor. As British prime minister, Blair forged a peace agreement in Northern Ireland after several decades of armed conflict.

During the former Prime Minister's visit all FBO Service was handled by Ages Aviation Center, Inc. Including coordinating with the British Embassy of Manila, the Philippine Air Force, Malacañang Palace Protocol, and the Philippine Presidential Security Group.

Ages provided complete Ground Handling Service for the Global 5000 which Mr. Blair took from Abudhabi to Beijing .

In photo insert: Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Philippine President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo.

 
       
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    17 APRIL 2009
SPANISH FOREIGN MINISTER IN MANILA
 
       
  Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Miguel Angel Moaratinos including a 10 man delegation which included senior foreign ministry officials, arrived in a Spanish Air Force A310 diplomatic flight for a three-day official visit on 24 March. Highlights of the visit was the signing of three agreements that would boost RP-Spain cooperation. For the Philippines, this is a very important visit and a great honor. Spain will play a prominent role in the European Union next year as it assumes the presidency in January for a six-month term.

In the congratulatory words of the Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Luis Arias to Ages after the departure of H. E. Miguel Angel Moratinos, " Thank you to Ages and your efficient staff for a perfect ground handling of the arrival and departure arrangements of the aircraft. We look forward to using Ages again for our aircraft requirement." He added that Ages was well thought of in Spain and that the Spanish Air Force have given Ages the highest endorsement for their FBO requirement.

 
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    23 FEB- 25 FEB, 2009  
    ASIAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION (AFC) IN MANILA  
       
  Another First for Ages Aviation Center, Inc. last 23 Feb, we provided FBO service to the visiting Asian Football Confederation (AFC) attending the 5th Ordinary Congress hosted by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF). Among the distinguished guest was AFC President Mr. Mohamed bin Hammam Al-Abdulla.

The AFC delegation arrived in Manila aboard a borrowed Gulfstream G550 due to their original aircraft an Airbus A310 suffering some technical problems in Indonesia. Ages Aviation Center, Inc. processed the short notice entry/exit landing permit for the flight and also provided the ground handling service ensuring a quick turnaround getting the stunning G550 back to Indonesia in no time. The A310 soon followed after the repairs were completed and Ages Aviation Center, Inc. provided FBO service in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

 
       
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    28 Feb. - Mar 03, 2009  
    GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE DEMO FLIGHT  
       
  Ages Aviation Center provided full Ground Handling Service in Manila (MNL/RPLL) for Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and Capt. Eric Parker Pilot-In-Command of the Gulfstream G150 has this to say about the company:“Chris and Eddie have given the Best Service of anyone around the world! It has been more than exceptional! The whole Ages Aviation is TOP NOTCH! It has been a pleasure for us to visit Manila and this wonderful friendly service! Keep up the great work and family business. You sure do take pride in your work. We are so lucky to have been here!”  
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    29-31 January 2009  
    H.M. THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI  
    Arrival in Manila / RPLL Philippines  
       
  His Majesty The Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassaal Bolkiah on a state visit to the Philippines in 29 -31 January 2009. He arrived on the Ages Aviation steps after leaving his B747-400 private Aircraft at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).  
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  16-21 January 2009  
 

VOLGA DNEPR AIRLINES MAKES Technical Stops in Manila/ RPLL Philippines.

MNL/RPLL proves once more that it is the preferred technical stop destination of Volga DNEPR Airlines and that Ages Aviation Center remain their preferred ground handler in the Philippines.

The Volga AN124-100 which is the largest aircraft in the world made three technical stops in Manila/RPLL. Even with the varying late nights and early morning arrival and departures,  all Technical Stops remained on schedule.

 
       
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  25 September 2008  
 

ADMIRAL KEATING IN MANILA

The Commander of the South Pacific Command, Admiral Keating arrived Manila on board his military C-40 aircraft which was met and handled by Ages Aviation Center, Inc. Complete fleet service was provided for the C-40 aircraft which remained overnight in Manila.

 
       
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  23 September 2008  
 

INTERNATIONAL CLOTHES RETAILER MANGO

The international clothes retailer MANGO was a recent visitor of the Philippines. The executives of MANGO arrived on a Global Express business jet which was handled by Ages Aviation Center, Inc. To complete the "FBO" services for this distinguished client, Ages provided the private transportation for the visiting party of MANGO for their site inspection requirement. The private transportation was not only equipped with comfortable seats and efficient airconditioning, it had also an airport ramp access that allowed the MANGO executives to be picked up at aircraft side and brought back from their site visits directly to aircraft side for their subsequent departure.

As the leading "FBO" at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Ages can and will provide most if not all the special requirements of the discriminating business jet traveler.

 
       
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    08 August 2008  
 

AGES AVIATION CENTER INC.
SERVICE UPDATE

To our valued clients,

We are pleased to share with you recent developments in Manila, RPLL. All aircrafts handled by Ages Aviation Center, Inc. have been granted “direct to ramp” access. In the past all foreign registry aircraft will have to proceed to either the International Cargo Terminal (ICT) or the remote parking area for security clearing. Today we are pleased to inform you that Ages has been able to negotiate direct to Ages ramp clearing for all Ages Aviation Center, Inc. handled flight.

With the valuable time of the client in mind and crew rest, Ages worked with the Manila International Airport Authority's (MIAA) Management for this special consideration.

We look forward to your next visit to Manila to experience firsthand the additional “time savings” that only Ages can provide!

Sincerely,

Team Ages Aviation Center

 
       
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  02 July 2008  
 

KUOK GROUP OF COMPANIES

Kuok Group of Companies Chairman Robert Kuok, together with Ean Kuok, Shngri-la Asia Chairman arrived by private jet handled by Ages Aviation Center, Inc. on July 2, 2008.

The visit was for the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between corporate giants San Miguel Corp. and the Kuok Group of Companies.

Dubbed "Feeding our Future", the project will involve a total of $1 billion to identify, evaluate, and develop at least one million hectares of government land suitable for food production to address the growing concern over the country's food security.

The signing of the MOU was withnessed by President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo, San Miguel Corp. Chairman & CEO Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr. together with Armed Forces Chief, Gen. Alexander Yano, Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap, Environment and Natural Resources Undersecretary Mary Amm Lucill eSering, and National Power Corp. president Cyrell Del Callar.
 
       
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  May 27, 2008  
 

KING OF SWAZILAND

King Mswati III of Swaziland and his entourage arrived In the Philippines on Friday May 23, 2008 and went to Cebu for a private visit. Later flying up to Manila for His two-day state visit which began Sunday. The King and his entourange departed for Japan on Tuesday May 27, 2008. All Aircraft Service both in Manila and Cebu were provided by Ages Aviation Center, Inc. In the Photo President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo shakes hands with Swaziland King Mswati III.

 
       
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  01 June 2008  
 

TOP MILITARY OFFICER VISITS MANILA

Admiral Michael G. Mullen, chairman of the United States Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff made a second time visit to the Philippines. On Board a C-17 aircraft, Admiral Mullen arrived at 2000H, 01 June 2008. Admiral Mullen, expressed the full support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) campaign against terrorism and modernization programs. He left of 02 June 2008. All aircraft handling was provided for by Ages Aviation Center, Inc.  In the picture Admiral Mullen is honored by General Badilla of the Philippine Air Force (PAF). Also in the Picture is U.S. Ambassador Kristie Kenney.

 
       
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  11 May 2008  
 

CAPSTONNE VISITS MANILA

The KC-10 of the United States of America Air Force with its distinguished CAPSTONE passengers among them four star General Sennewald, visited Manila last 11 May for a site tours, and meeting with Members of Philippine Government. All Aircraft Service was provided by Ages Aviation Center, Inc.

 
       
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    27 April 2008  
 

SAUDI ARABIAN PRINCE IN MANILA

A new FBO client from Jet Aviation Business Jets operated their B737-800 BBJ into Ninoy Aquino International Airport last 27 April. On board was H.H. Prince Sultan Bin Mohamed Sin Saud  Al Kabeer, and 2 more members of the royal family together with other business associates. In the picture H.H. Prince Al Kabeer is met by Ambassador Wali.

 
       
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  19 April 2008  
 

MR. ANANDA KRISHNAN TATPARANANDAM

Self-made business man, Mr. Ananda Krishnan Tatparanandam dubbed by Forbes Magazine as one of the "World riches people" planed into Manila on board a business jet Falcon 900 last April 19. During his 3 day stay, his business jet was services by Ages Aviation Center, Inc.

 
       
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    19 March 2008  
 

FRENCH AIR FORCE IN MANILA

French Embassy Manila Supplies were brought in by the French Air Force using a C-160 aircraft last March 19,2008. Ages Aviation Center, Inc. was again chosen to provide all airport a nd handling arrangements during their overnight stay in Manila.

 
       
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    10 March 2008  
 

USMC TECHNICAL STOP REFUELING

Sharing with you, our client's feedback.

Chris,

I just wanted to send you a note to say thanks for the great support you gave us on Sat.  We made it back to Futenma just 17 minutes before the field closed.  This is a direct result of the outstanding service we received from you and your staff.  You had food ready for us when we arrived and refueling began within minutes of shutdown.  According to the GPS on the aircraft, we only spent a total of 26 minutes on the ground at Manila, and a good part of that time was consumed by taxi and starting.  Without the excellent service that you provided for us, we would have had to land at Kadena on Sat and return to Futenma this morning, which would have delayed other operations we have today and incurred additional expenses. 

Please pass on to all of your staff our heartfelt thanks for a job well done.  You should be very proud of your ability to accomplish a 26-minute turn around!

Sincerely,
Rob

Blitz
LtCol Rob Krieg
Aviation Branch OIC
Marine Corps Bases Japan

 
       
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  06 November 2007  
 

SINGER-ACTRESS AND GRAMMY AWARD WINNER BEYONCE KNOWLES

Ages Aviation Center, Inc. provided FBO and Cargo Handling services to ACT Airlines Airbus A300 cargo plane that flew in the set and technical gear of Singer-Actress, and Grammy award winner Beyonce Knowles, to Manila last 06 November 2007. Beyonce rocked Manila with her sultry music in a one night-event- "The Beyonce Experience".

Major concerns like security, handling of the cargo, Bureau Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine planeside clearing, where to park the aircraft that will be staying for 2 days, and even coordination with the local parties involved with the concert, were all handled by Ages Aviation Center, Inc.

This should come as no surprise to those that have used our FBO. Borne out of years of experience, specialization for high profile VVIP flights, and understanding of the various requirements in the handling of such flights, Ages Aviation Center, Inc. handles everything in clockwork precision. To quote the comment of one of our favorite customer, "your handling is like a breeze!" This is what we try to achieve always and which we have made a routine part of our job.

If you have an upcoming flight to the Philippines, call on Ages Aviation Center, Inc., and give us a try... We are sure that we can meet your every need!

 
       
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  04 September 2007  
 

NBA SUPERSTAR KOBE BRYANT-the LA Laker guard

There was no problem for Ages Aviation Center, Inc. to provide FBO services to the Gulfstream 5 business jet that flew in NBA superstar Kobe Bryant- the LA Laker guard and one time NBA Rookie of the year, to Manila last 04 September 2007. Kobe was in Manila to hold a basketball clinic as part of the Nike Supernatural Asia Tour.

Major concerns like security, handling of the press, Bureau Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine planeside clearing, where to park the aircraft that will be staying for 2 days, and even coordination with the local parties involved with the visit, were all handled by Ages Aviation Center, Inc.

This should come as no surprise to those that have used our FBO. Borne out of years of experience, specialization for high profile VVIP flights, and understanding of the various requirements in the handling of such flights, Ages Aviation Center, Inc. handles everything in clockwork precision. To quote the comment of one of our favorite customer, "your handling is like a breeze!" This is what we try to achieve always and which we have made a routine part of our job.

If you have an upcoming flight to the Philippines, call on Ages Aviation Center, Inc., and give us a try... We are sure that we can meet your every need!