Philippines pitches Clark as global aerospace hub, training ground for next generation
May 29, 2024
The government is aiming to transform Clark into Philippines’ main aerospace hub, a move seen to generate thousands of jobs and elevate the country’s standing in the global industry.
Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) president Arrey Perez sees Clark’s strategic location as a key draw for international aerospace investors seeking partnerships to address the aviation industry’s growing personnel needs.
Perez recently attended the 9th International Aerospace Innovation Forum in Canada, where he promoted Clark’s marketability and encouraged global aerospace companies to establish facilities at Clark to serve the Asia region and the global market.
The forum was organized by Aéro Montréal, Québec’s cluster of key aerospace leaders. Québec, on the other hand, is the world’s third largest center of aerospace manufacturing.
Clark International Airport and its aviation complex currently accommodate aerospace investors like MRO giant SIA Engineering, which oversees airframe maintenance, Hong Kong’s Metrojet Ltd., specializing in business jets, and Lufthansa Technik, slated to construct new hangars in Clark, alongside global cargo leaders UPS, DHL, and FedEx.
“The Philippines’ aerospace sector may strategically begin with industry upgrade, starting with reputable and comprehensive pilot training programs, along with skills training in components and assembly manufacturing, and then expanding into production engineering, procurement and distribution,” Perez said.
“This approach will not only improve the local aerospace value chain, but produce skilled pilots, aeronautical engineers, aircraft mechanics, and ground support executives and operators, as well,” he added.
Perez said the development of Clark as the primary aerospace hub and a key player in the global industry will also boost export revenues, and provide access to state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies.
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