From the Manila Bulletin

The Sultan of Brunei arrived in Manila for a two-day state visit upon the invitation of President Benigno S. Aquino III. His journey to Manila reciprocates Aquino’s state visit to Brunei in June 2011. This was first visit to Manila since 2009 and first visit under the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III.

The Sultan’s flight was given full VVIP ground handling service by AGES Aviation Center, Inc. sparing no expense in ensuring the aircraft was only provided VVIP service, which included offloading/loading the FWD and AFT cargo compartments, VVIP decatering and catering services, VVIP crew transportation, communication facilities – rental of mobile phones all under a 1.5 hour servicing time for H.M. Sultan’s Flight  A340 – 212. AGES has been servicing H.M. the Sultan’s Flight for the past 20 years and remain the preferred FBO and complete airport service provider in the Philippines .

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon John Key, who was visiting China to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and China , as well as the 5th anniversary of the signing of the Free Trade Agreement, make a brief technical stop at Mactan Cebu International Airport on 12 April 2013. Accompanied by one of the largest delegations to travel offshore, AGES Aviation Center Inc. headed the arrangement to provide VVIP service to the Prime Minister and the delegates.    

On board the Royal New Zealand Air Force Boeing 757, the Prime Minister did a brief technical stop for fuel uplift and catering service in Cebu (Mactan Cebu international Airport) CEB/RPVM. Part of the VVIP arrangement AGES provided was the use of the MCIA MIP Lounge for the Prime Minister and delegates, where they stayed until all services that AGES Aviation Center, Inc provided were completed.

The Starkey Hearing Foundation, the Global Leader in the Gift of Hearing, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) once again and distributed free hearing aids to Filipinos in need. This time they were joined by wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald of the NFL Arizona Cardinals. Just in time for the Catholic celebration the Holy week, founders Bill and Tani Austin personally distributed hearing aids to hundreds of underprivileged adults and children at the University of Santo Thomas .

AGES Aviation Center Inc, once again was their chosen FBO, as AGES  provided full ground handling support to the Starkey Hearing Foundation’s noble and commendable cause in Manila , Philippines (MNL/RPLL).

From the Manila Standard

UNITED States deputy defense secretary Ash Carter arrived in the Philippines as part of his travel to other Asian countries from March 17 to 21, the U.S. Embassy in Manila said on Saturday.

Carter will travel to Japan , South Korea , the Philippines and Indonesia to continue US defense consultations on a range of common security challenges, the embassy said in a statement.

Carter served as assistant secretary of defense and international security policy during the Clinton Administration. United States Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Manila and AGES Aviation Center, Inc. was there to promptly provide full ground handling service to the Deputy Defense Secretary and entourage’s aircraft a militarized Boeing 737. AGES Aviation Center Inc. remains proud to be the exclusive FBO provider to the Unites States of America Department of State and Defense. 

AGES Aviation Center, Inc. is proud to announce that Tyrol Air Ambulance, a member of the Welcome Aviation Group, and one of the leading air ambulance organizations worldwide, is one of the latest additions to AGES’ list of satisfied clients. 

Tyrol Air Ambulance operates four ambulance jets for worldwide flights. AGES Aviation, provided seamless ground handling service and administrative assistance in the Medivac flight of Tyrol Air Ambulance at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) RPLL/MNL last 28 February  – 01 March

From the Philippine Star:

MANILA, Philippines – Several American lawmakers yesterday expressed regret
over the incident involving the grounding of a US Navy warship in Tubbataha
Reef.

The trade delegation from the US Congress led by Representatives Ed Royce of California, Tom Marino of Pennsylvania, Vernon Buchanan of Florida, Matt Salmon of Arizona and Eliot Engel of the 16th District of New York met with President Aquino at Malacañang yesterday.

Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said there was not much discussion on the Tubbataha Reef incident since the lawmakers came to visit as a trade delegation.

Lacierda said the US lawmakers did not in any way intervene for the crew of the USS Guardian.

“There was no appeal of that sort. It was just a discussion of a number of things, among which is the expression of regret over what happened in Tubbataha Reef,” Lacierda said.

AGES Aviation Center, Inc. provided full ground handling support to the US trade delegation.

The Starkey Hearing Foundation, the Global Leader in the Gift of Hearing, was once again in the Philippines to deliver hearing aids to the countless number of those in need, as part of their  annual hearing mission that takes place  in 86 countries around the world. Founder William F. Austin, whose vision “So the World May Hear”, arrived on board a Gulfstream IV and was accompanied by co founder Tani Austin and several other individuals.

Their hearing mission coincided with the arrival of the most successful male solo artist of all time, Sir Elton John. Sir Elton John is just one of the many celebrity supporters of the Starkey Hearing Foundation, and despite a very hectic schedule found the time to do some charity work with the foundation.

AGES Aviation Center, Inc. is proud to have provided ground handling support to such a noble and commendable cause.

British rock singer/songwriter Sir Elton John arrives in Manila for a special one night only concert as part of the Asian leg of the 40th anniversary of the Rocketman Tour. The Grammy Award Winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the morning of 08 December 2012, on board a Gulfstream 4 to perform his greatest hits for the first time in the Philippines.  The 65 year old Commander of the Order of the British Empire, despite his tight schedule, attended a charity mission in Manila, with the Starkey Hearing Foundation (see separate press release above)

AGES Aviation Center, Inc. the leading and preferred FBO in the Philippines is honoured to be the official ground handler for the Music Icon’s first concert in the Philippines. Just another “first”, in a string of events to have taken placed in the Philippines, that AGES Aviation Center, Inc. has been a part off.

In addressing the humanitarian needs of the typhoon Pablo victims in Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental and parts of Negros Oriental, the United States government, through its Pacific Command had redirected its military personnel on conference for the Balikatan 13 in the country to focus on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operation. The US Marine Forces Pacom has sent personnel and supplies to transport loads of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies via C-130 planes. The two C-130 aircraft arrived in Manila from Okinawa, Japan on Saturday and began transporting supplies to Davao Sunday, beginning a week long mission to aid those greatly affected.

AGES Aviation Center, Inc. provided incomparable support through liaisoning with fuel supplier, and 3rd party suppliers to ensure that the US Marine Corp, operating more than three (3) times a day to deliver relief goods was able to complete their mission.  This on top of the routine handling and CIQ clearing that AGES Aviation Center, Inc. is proud to provide the US Embassy and the other branches of the US Military.

International pop star Jennifer Lopez arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport under the cloak of darkness on board a chartered airplane on Sunday night. The Multi-talented J.Lo, as she is also known, performed on a Monday night at Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena, Pasay City, and departed right after due to a very tight schedule. Manila was the 42nd stop of her 55-city Dance Again world tour.

AGES Aviation Center, Inc. provided the VVIP lounge and office facilities for the welcoming party of the Latin-American Icon on her arrival and departure. AGES Aviation is the only FBO in Manila with a lounge suitable for VVIP Guests which includes toilet and bath.