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In November 2008, SIAEC, together with its joint venture
partner Cebu Pacific Air, began construction of
the first hangar for the Airbus 320 and 319 series aircraft
in the Clark Civil Aviation Complex that paved the
way for the further development of the Diosdado
Macapagal International Airport (DMIA).
The first hangar, costing an estimated P800 million,
started operations in July 2009 which accommodates
Airbus A-320 series aircrafts.
"Now we will see the development of the second,
much larger hangar in Clark.
This will generate no less than 300 direct jobs and
about 200 indirect jobs for our people in Central and
Northern Luzon," Luciano stressed.
He said SIAEC will spend close to P1 billion for the construction
of the second hangar and will commence
operation by end 2012.
SIA Engineering Company based in Singapore is a leading
aircraft MRO company providing total maintenance
solutions to wide-bodied aircraft of the world.
SIA Engineering Company, together with its 24 joint
ventures and subsidiaries across nine countries,
formed the SIAEC Group.
The SIAEC Group provides extensive MRO of aircraft to
more than 85 international airlines worldwide.
With certifications from more than 20 airworthiness
authorities, SIAEC's six hangars and 22 in-house workshops
in Singapore provide complete MRO services in
airframe, component, engine, aircraft conversions, and
modifications to major airlines from four continents.
SIEAC also provides support services at the Changi International
Airport in Singapore as well as line maintenance
support services to countries such as Australia,
United States, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam and the
Philippines.
Governor vows to boost multibillion peso
furniture industry in Pampanga
Business Mirror
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO --- Gov. Lilia G. Pineda vowed
to help boost the multibillion furniture industry in the
province, saying it is a key to job generation and can
strengthen the local economy.
This developed as the Chamber of Furniture Industries
of the Philippines (CFIP), Pampanga Chapter led by its
president, Remigio L. Lastimoso paid a courtesy call on
the governor yesterday to get her support for the industry.
After a brief meeting, both the governor and the furniture
makers said they look forward to a productive
partnership in giving the furniture industry and the
local economy a big boost.
The governor committed to set up a showroom where
the CFIP members could display their products.
Creativity and craftsmanship is one key to furniture
business
“We shall find an appropriate location and set it up as
a decent and attractive venue where you could showcase
your beautiful and quality furniture pieces,” the
governor told the CFIP.