PGMAs vision of Subic as logistics and services hub in Asia-Pacific boosted
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's vision of developing fully the Subic Bay Freeport as a logistics and services hub in the Asia-Pacific region got a big boost today with the inauguration of Boeing 737 aircraft of Pacific Pearl Airways at the Subic Bay International Airport here.
The President, assisted by Transportation and Communications Secretary Leandro Mendoza, Pacific Pearl Chairman Eligio Jimenez and Pacific Pearl President and CEO Kristoffer Miel Jimenez, ascended the Pacific Pearl Airways Boeing 737 for the ceremonial pouring of champagne on the plane's nose to signal the official entry of the airline company in the country.
The President also toured and inspected the technologically advanced aircraft which seats 114 passengers.
Pacific Pearl Airways is a private corporation that would operate and manage chartered flights in both domestic and foreign routes that include South Korea, Davao, Manila, Aklan and Cebu.
Jimenez said his company's aircraft will make flights starting Aug. 17. The maiden flight will leave the Subic Freeport Zone bound for Palawan, Aklan and Cebu.
In answer to the President's query why the maiden flight was set for Aug. 17, Pacific Pearl Airways Senior Advisor Ambassador Marita Jimenez said the aircraft would still undergo the various checks in compliance with the airworthiness directives and service bulletins requirements.
She added that for the airline firm to be allowed to make international flights, it must have flown at least 100 flying hours.
The entry of the Pacific Pearl Airways at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone is also in response to the President's call on the private private sector to help boost tourism in the country. The airline company would be flying the so-called missionary routes in a move to provide quality yet affordable and comfortable plane service to passengers, especially tourists.
This is the third time the President visited Subic Bay Freeport in six weeks. She was here during the inauguration of the 16.15-kilometer Subic-Cawag-Balaybay road connecting the Zambales towns to the Hanjin shipbuilding facility. Last week, the President attended the inauguration of the first phase of the US$ 215-million Subic Bay Port Development project.
The President, dressed in a pantsuit in her favorite color of blue, arrived here by helicopter earlier than the original noon schedule.
Before proceeding to the inauguration of the aircraft, she held an hour-long meeting with the local government officials of Bataan and Zambales provinces. (PNA)
The President, assisted by Transportation and Communications Secretary Leandro Mendoza, Pacific Pearl Chairman Eligio Jimenez and Pacific Pearl President and CEO Kristoffer Miel Jimenez, ascended the Pacific Pearl Airways Boeing 737 for the ceremonial pouring of champagne on the plane's nose to signal the official entry of the airline company in the country.
The President also toured and inspected the technologically advanced aircraft which seats 114 passengers.
Pacific Pearl Airways is a private corporation that would operate and manage chartered flights in both domestic and foreign routes that include South Korea, Davao, Manila, Aklan and Cebu.
Jimenez said his company's aircraft will make flights starting Aug. 17. The maiden flight will leave the Subic Freeport Zone bound for Palawan, Aklan and Cebu.
In answer to the President's query why the maiden flight was set for Aug. 17, Pacific Pearl Airways Senior Advisor Ambassador Marita Jimenez said the aircraft would still undergo the various checks in compliance with the airworthiness directives and service bulletins requirements.
She added that for the airline firm to be allowed to make international flights, it must have flown at least 100 flying hours.
The entry of the Pacific Pearl Airways at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone is also in response to the President's call on the private private sector to help boost tourism in the country. The airline company would be flying the so-called missionary routes in a move to provide quality yet affordable and comfortable plane service to passengers, especially tourists.
This is the third time the President visited Subic Bay Freeport in six weeks. She was here during the inauguration of the 16.15-kilometer Subic-Cawag-Balaybay road connecting the Zambales towns to the Hanjin shipbuilding facility. Last week, the President attended the inauguration of the first phase of the US$ 215-million Subic Bay Port Development project.
The President, dressed in a pantsuit in her favorite color of blue, arrived here by helicopter earlier than the original noon schedule.
Before proceeding to the inauguration of the aircraft, she held an hour-long meeting with the local government officials of Bataan and Zambales provinces. (PNA)
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