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.

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 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!”

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).

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).