8, July 2024

Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) officials on Monday, 08 July 2024, held a meeting with Cebu Pacific executives at the airline’s Operations Center in Pasay City to discuss collaborative efforts and exchange insights crucial to delivering quality service and sustainable air transport.

Present in this event were Cebu Pacific executives led by Cebu Pacific President and Chief Commercial Affairs Officer Alexander G. Lao, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Michael Ivan S. Shau, and Vice President for Corporate Affairs Atty. Paterno S. Mantaring Jr., among others. They were joined by CAAP Deputy Director General for Administration Atty. Danjun G. Lucas, Assistant Director General II for Flight Standards and Inspectorate Service (FSIS) Captain Florendo Jose C. Aquino III, Assistant Director General II for Aerodrome Development and Management Service (ADMS) Col. Valentino A. Dionela, AFP (Ret), as well as representatives from other concerned CAAP departments.

During the meeting, CAAP officials engaged in a knowledge exchange and insightful conversation about the local airline’s sustainability efforts, underscoring the key role of Cebu Pacific’s fleet modernization, flight route optimization, and adoption of best practices in fuel efficiency.

Cebu Pacific officials also discussed its decarbonization program during the dialogue, highlighting the airline’s transition to electric vehicles and electrical Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) and integration of sustainable aviation fuel.

By fostering collaboration and inspiring conversations with stakeholders such as Cebu Pacific, CAAP believes that together, we can unlock a more sustainable and efficient future for the Philippine air transport sector.