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PG1: PACIFIC GLOBAL ONE AVIATION The Gold Standard in Private Air Transport t starts with the logo: a modern look with bold colors, solid lines, and aviation elements that speak of the company’s legacy and ambitions. The colors blue, gold, and white speak of the characters that PG1 embodies — trustworthiness, sophistication, and safety. The striking text leaves a strong impression, something customers will experience after flying with the company. Transitioning from a classic design, the updated badge signals a new era as the company heads into the horizon with the mission of becoming the gold standard in private air transport leading the industry in operational safety, service excellence, and customer satisfaction.
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telecommunications company, Pacific Global One Aviation (PG1) expects the global air charter business to take off in the next three years as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic plateaus. As it charts its course into the next normal for air transport, it is guided by three values — safety, efficiency, and reliability. PG1 is the only aircraft charter company in the Philippines that utilizes full-time two-pilot operations. On all flights, two aviators share the workload in the cockpit. This protects them from fatigue, allowing them to focus more on the mission, thus ensuring passengers’ safety.
Efficiency means having three aircraft ready to service companies and individuals looking for a safer and more secure way of traveling that’s comfortable and tailored to their unique needs. The aircraft layouts can be configured according to the clients’ requirements. PG1 only flies twin-engine aircraft. In case of mechanical emergencies, they can fly safely with a single working engine. The air assets routinely undergo maintenance and checks by experienced mechanics who have been certified and rated to service the fleet. This guarantees aircraft reliability, ready to be deployed as needed. The Pacific Global One Aviation hangar in Pasay City houses two helicopters and one airplane. The Bell 429 can seat five
The aviation arm of PLDT, the Philippines’ largest integrated
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