Philippines – The Cebu Aviation Summit 2025, organised by Airworks Aviation Academy, is set to take place later this month as it returns for its third edition. The summit continues to position Cebu as the aviation education hub of the Philippines, offering an important platform for collaboration, workforce development, and future growth in the region’s aviation sector.

• Scheduled for September 19, 2025 at City Sports Club Cebu, the summit brings together a broad cross-section of the aviation industry—from students and aspiring professionals to regulators, training providers, and operators.

• The event showcases career pathways across civil and military aviation, including roles such as airline pilot, air force pilot, cabin crew, aircraft mechanic, engineer, and airport operations staff.

• The 2025 speaker lineup features key figures from across the public and private sector:

  • Capt. Noel Pablo – Assistant Chief Pilot Compliance, Cebu Pacific Air

  • Maj. Raymond Ralph Gamboa, PAF – Squadron Commander, 223rd Airlift, Philippine Air Force

  • Mr. Rico Ugdoracion – General Manager, APLUS Aviation

  • Gov. Pamela Baricuatro – Governor, Province of Cebu

  • Mr. Steven Virata – Executive Director, Philippine Association of Aviation Colleges and Institutions

  • Mr. Eugene Vallez – Field Support Representative, Textron Aviation

  • Mr. Julius Neri – General Manager, Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA)

• Cebu’s role as a strategic aviation centre will be highlighted, backed by its award-winning international airport, active flight schools, strong MRO presence, and local government support.

About Airworks Aviation Academy
Airworks Aviation Academy, based at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, is one of the Philippines’ longest-operating flight training institutions. It is CAAP-approved and delivers both modular and integrated cadet pilot training programs to domestic and international students.

Source: Airworks Aviation Academy