Philippines Reviews Return of Turboprops to NAIA to Boost Domestic Travel
The Philippine Department of Transportation is reviewing proposals to reintroduce turboprop operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to boost domestic travel, reconsidering a move made to free up runway capacity.
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