The New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), private operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, is set to remove 27 abandoned aircraft from the airport’s general aviation area as part of its efforts to improve safety and operational efficiency.
These idle planes, some left for over a decade, occupy valuable space needed to accommodate growing air traffic.
Among the aircraft identified are a Cessna 421B parked since 2009 and a Boeing 737-200 occupying over 865 square meters along the North Taxiway Extension since 2015. NNIC said the continued presence of these aircraft poses safety and security risks and restricts aircraft parking and ground movement.
The NNIC, which took over operations in September 2024, has been working with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to address long-standing logistical issues at NAIA. Formal notices have already been sent to the registered owners or their representatives.
Owners are urged to contact NNIC to verify ownership and arrange retrieval or proper disposal of the aircraft. Failure to act will lead to the removal and disposal of the planes in accordance with existing laws and regulations, the company warned.
This cleanup is part of a broader initiative to modernize NAIA and maximize its limited space, as the airport continues to face increasing demand from both commercial and private aviation sectors.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “NNIC to remove 27 abandoned aircraft from NAIA.”