Bulacan airport latest news

Here are the latest news and updates about the Bulacan International Airport:

Latest Developments:

  1. Groundbreaking ceremony: The groundbreaking ceremony for the Bulacan International Airport was held on March 10, 2022, marking the start of the construction of the airport.
  2. Construction progress: As of June 2022, the airport's construction is reportedly 15% complete, with the excavation of the site and the installation of foundation works already underway.
  3. Terminal building design: The terminal building design has been finalized, and it is expected to have a total floor area of 120,000 square meters, with a capacity to handle 12 million passengers per year.
  4. Runway and taxiway construction: The construction of the runway and taxiway is also underway, with the runway expected to be 3,200 meters long and 45 meters wide.
  5. Airport operations: The airport is expected to start operations in 2025, with Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Express already expressing interest in operating flights out of the airport.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "Bulacan International Airport construction 15% complete" (Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 2022)
  2. "Bulacan airport groundbreaking ceremony held" (Manila Bulletin, March 2022)
  3. "Bulacan International Airport to start operations in 2025" (BusinessWorld, February 2022)
  4. "Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Express eye Bulacan airport" (The Philippine Star, January 2022)

Upcoming Events:

  1. Airport construction update: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is expected to provide an update on the construction progress of the Bulacan International Airport in the coming weeks.
  2. Airport operations simulation: The DOTr is also planning to conduct an airport operations simulation exercise to test the airport's systems and procedures before its opening in 2025.

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend checking with official sources such as the Department of Transportation or the Bulacan International Airport's official website.