Sharing feedback from Captain (Navy) Wilson Trumper, RNZN Defence Attaché To Indonesia, Timor-Leste & the Philippines on his first hand experience with the RNZAF flight in MNL/RPLL. AGES provided both Technical Stop Handling and Remain Overnight Service.

Hi Chris and Raynor,

A quick email to acknowledge and the excellent work in support of the RNZAF B757 aircraft movements regarding the Manila stops.  Both the tech stop last week [24 July, 2013] and the overnight stop [30-31 July 2013] just completed this morning were handled with a very high level of proficiency and excellent communication and delivery of requirements.  The flight crew and pax were all very happy with how the air handling arrangements and support was organised and executed.  Full acknowledgement to Chris and his team at Ages Aviation on the ground here in Manila for making this happen.

Great job to all concerned and much appreciated.

AGES Aviation Center, Inc. once again has taken part in being a “witness” to history as we provided nothing less than full VIP treatment for the Miami Heat superstar and four time NBA MVP LeBron James’ first trip to the Philippines for Nike’s Witness History tour.

On board Nike Inc.’s business jet GLF V, the NBA Superstar arrived late afternoon. Tight security was requested by the organizers of LeBron’s Manila visit, that no media and news people were allowed access at highly secured AGES hangar at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

The brief stay of “King James” came to a close as he departed Manila early in the morning of 24 July, once again in privacy away from prying eyes and over eager fans. LeBron James’ promise to return to the Philippines was much earlier than expected as the GLF V, which encountered a minor maintenance issue, had to return to the Balagbag (AGES) Ramp.

As shared by the Philippine Daily Inquirer:

“Upon returning to the hangar, the plane was immediately checked by Ages maintenance crew. Staff at the Ages hangar declined to comment on the nature of the glitch, citing “client privacy” and the “VVIP” (Very, Very Important Person) status accorded by the company to LeBron and his entourage.”

AGES Aviation Center, Inc. is the choice FBO of Nike and many other flight operators like them, who are looking for personalized, professional and premier service in the Philippines. AGES works to always ensure VVIP treatment from start to end and no matter how unique the required services maybe.

As shared by the Manila Times:

TOYOTA Motor Phils. (TMP) on Monday held a “line-off” ceremony at its Santa Rosa, Laguna, manufacturing facilities to introduce the all-new Vios subcompact, making the country the second market after Thailand to get the new car.

The new Vios was officially “certified” as meeting Toyota’s standards by Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda during his visit to the TMP plant on July 3, according to Dr. David Go, TMP senior executive vice president. Toyota Motor Corp., based in Japan, is the parent company of Toyota’s automotive business worldwide.

Mr. Akio Toyoda arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), unannounced to the local media at the time, for what was a short trip for the Toyota Motor Corp (TMC) President.  Seasoned to these types of arrangements AGES Aviation Center, Inc. provided full VVIP service to the aircraft and the group of Mr. Toyoda, putting personalized service at the forefront throughout their stay in Manila, Philippines (MNL/RPLL).

AGES Aviation Center, Inc. is pleased to share with you our valued clients a Blog write up taken from the PIXIE Chronicle titled MacroAsia Catering Services Wins the Silver Award in the Dragonair Caterer Performance Management Program (CPMP) dated 27 May 2013.

“With the objective to enhance the current catering quality standards of their outport catering stations, Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited (Dragonair) introduced their newly developed Caterer Performance Management Program (CPMP) in 2012. This program serves as a very comprehensive system to measure and recognize caterers’ performance from all perspectives including Quality, Safety & Customer Satisfaction for a period of one year.

Part of the rating system included a survey conducted in January 2013. Direct ratings were given by managers in catering departments, KA local airport managers and the Cabin Crew. The results were tabulated with MacroAsia Catering Services (MACS) in Manila successfully clinching the Silver Award, the second highest award, recognizing the company as a top performing caterer amongst the 24 catering outstations where Dragonair flies to/from worldwide.

The outcome of the CPMP survey indicated that MACS achieved outstanding ratings in all perspectives of the 7 measuring criteria and executed reliable, consistent and high quality catering services to Dragonair.

The awarding ceremony was held at The Den, Marriott Hotel last 12 April 2013. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Patrick Yeung, Dragonair’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Andy Wong, General Manager for Inflight Services. Ms. Kim Chong, Manager for Catering Services and Mr. Edmond Lo, Manager for Performance, Quality Assurance & Special Projects.

The award was received by Mr. Joseph Chua, MACS President and Mr. Rhodel Esteban, MACS General Manager.

The handing of the award was witnessed by the local executives of both Dragonair and Cathay Pacific including Mr. Martin Xu, Country Manager. Mr. Ray Fung, Dragonair Reprsentative in Manila and Mr. Eddie Monreal, Airport Station Manager. Also present are the executives from MacroAsia Corporation and the MACS Management Team and staff.

Dragonair (KA) operates five (5) weekly flights from Manila to Hong Kong.”

We at AGES are committed in only providing the best service to our FBO/Ground Handling clients, even in the selection of our partners in the Industry.

AGES aligns ourselves with only the BEST to better serve you.

AGES Aviation Center, Inc. provided Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Support to PAGSS as they provided Ground Handling Service to South Korean President Lee Myung-bak.  As shared by the Philippine Daily Inquirer:

As shared by the Philippine Daily Inquirer:

South Korean leader arrives to boost ties

“South Korean President Lee Myung-bak is in Manila for a three-day state visit.

Lee, here upon the invitation of President Benigno Aquino III, arrived at around 1:20 p.m. Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport aboard a South Korean government Boeing 747 jet from Seoul.

The South Korean leader was welcomed by Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario, Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras, Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Soliman, Air Force chief Lieutenant General Oscar Rabena, Naia General Manager Jose Angel Honrado, and Philippine Ambassador to Seoul Luis Cruz, among others.”

Originally posted: 5:01 pm | Sunday, November 20th, 2011

AGES Aviation Center, Inc. is proud to have the only VIP ready passenger boarding stairs in MNL/RPLL. AGES’ iconic boarding stairs has been of service to many Heads of State, Government Leaders, Royalty, Religious Leaders and Celebrities alike. We are equally honored to share that AGES’ boarding stairs has been specially requested by the GM of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to be use for special visits not handled by AGES Aviation Center, Inc.

Thank you colleagues and friends for the continued patronage.

AGES Aviation Center, Inc. takes pride as it provides full Ground Handling and FBO services to Commander of the US Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Locklear III’s C-40/ B7373-BBJ as it arrives in Manila last June 6, 2013, and is met by Col. Carter, Sr. Defence Official of the US Embassy. 

As shared by the United States Embassy, the Commander of the US Pacific Command was in Manila from Thursday to Friday to meet with his counterparts in the Philippine Government to tackle and consult with defense officials in the Philippine government on a range of common “security challenges”.

All Services were done at the prestigious Balagbag “AGES” Ramp in Ninoy Aquino International Airport, MNL/ RPLL.  

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.