'Jeepney of the sky' takes flight

MANILA, Philippines – Sky Pasada, a 19-seater plane capable of short take off and landing, had a test flight recently with pilot Alito Getalaga, Baguio city Mayor Peter Rey Bautista, WCC Aviation president and CEO Ramon Guico III and some members of media. The jeepney of the sky is all set to operate between Baguio and major destinations in northern Luzon like Tuguegarao, Cauayan, Isabela and Basco, Batanes in a bid to strengthen the “aeronautical highway of the North.” The Baguio-Manila route is set to start in the next few weeks, followed by the Baguio-Caticlan route.