AOPA China was welcomed to participate in AOPA Philippines Airlink International Aviation College 29^th Foundation Day Celebration by President and Airlink International Aviation College Founder and President Captain Geronimo Amurau, along with Chief Legal Officer Attorney Gomer Amurau, Treasurer Elizabeth Castillo and all their team. The event enhances students’ social, cultural and practical skills development while giving an opportunity to industry related partners and guests to meet and participate in not only an educational but very entertaining celebration.

Airlink International Aviation College is one of Philippine’s top aviation institutions which emphasizes on academic excellence, values management, efficiency, effectiveness, safety, and a technologically-based quality education. They are committed to serve the Filipino industry with top pilots, technicians and aviation related professionals, as well as serving as a fixed platform for promoting GA in the Philippines. The college has over 900 students, and a fleet of 28 Cessna aircraft, including a 64passenger YS-11.

Captain Amurau is not only AOPA Philippines President, but also IAOPA Regional Vice-President for the Asia-Pacific region. Along with AOPA Philippines Vice-President Mr. Crisostomo Abanes, Airlink Director Mr. Raymundo Cocjin, Air Safari Managing Director Captain Joy Roa, and all the team AOPA China had the luck of deeply analyzing Philippines' general aviation history and current situation. The passion and dedication witnessed throughout the event, from both educators and students, gave us the certainty that through everyone’s hard work and unity Asian GA is constantly improving and expanding.

The Philippines is one of the founding members of AOPA and IAOPA along with USA, Canada, the UK and Australia. Their extensive GA history has led to making of this wonderful country the crib of GA and GA related industry. Every year they organize different events to promote and develop aviation in the region and we can assure AOPA China will become a constant participant in these events. AOPA Philippines annual events include: Hot-air Balloon “Fiesta” (2013 February 21-23), annual International Aviation College Anniversary Celebration (October), regular fly-ins to the surrounding islands, among others.
We sincerely appreciate AOPA Philuppine's kind welcoming. Once more: "Congratulations!".