New Manila International Airport (NMIA)

[Gustavo J Oppenheimer]

I am clueless as to why SM has more sand to complete their reclamation while NMIA can't seem find one

Also will NMIA implement Deep Cement Mixing to stabilize the runway similar to what HKG did with their 3rd runway?

[Arianespace]

I told this thread a number of times before why its never the sand.

[Gustavo J Oppenheimer]

So SMC recently appointed the notorious Jaime Bautista into an Independent Role, this indicates that RSA would be focusing now on aviation especially building Bulacan Airport.

It remains to be seen if he can influence the powers that be to boost the project at high speed, as what he did with the NAIA privatization during his tenure as DOTr chief

[ewh1]

Gustavo J Oppenheimer wrote

So SMC recently appointed the notorious Jaime Bautista into an Independent Role, this indicates that RSA would be focusing now on aviation especially building Bulacan Airport.

It remains to be seen if he can influence the powers that be to boost the project at high speed, as what he did with the NAIA privatization during his tenure as DOTr chief

He'll be a good resource to make sure the right questions are asked, and the right context is shared from the aviation sector. I'm sure he will have a lot of thoughts on what should've been done with the airports during his time. It helps to have resources with the capability to make it happen.

Among the long list SMC needs to do to improve its airport business, lets hope he stresses the importance of efficient transportation from plane -> terminal -> city, both from the airline and passenger perspective, and how its important to SMC's bottom line. Maybe we'll actually see people movers, rail systems, and airport tunnels being prioritized and constructed at NMIA and NAIA, as they gain better foresight and vision. They need it.

[Gustavo J Oppenheimer]

SMC Aerocity has a linkedin account, and it shows one of the official renders of NMIA

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/san-miguel-aerociy-inc_the-new-manila-international-airport-nmia-activity-7493572888453898240-qDZp?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=android_app&rcm=ACoAAFu3tzIB2e22j9knG9sa9YX9MseLPe_jSII&utm_campaign=copy_link

[ewh1]

RSA had a hour long grilling, putting himself in the hot seat about Bulacan Airport:

https://insiderph.com/ramon-ang-challenges-bulacan-airport-flood-claims-in-detailed-rebuttal

He’s also, offering P1 Million for information regarding anonymous airport critics that spread allegations on the airport.

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122341177832204956&id=61556148689363&hpir=1

[Gustavo J Oppenheimer]

Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. is targeting the opening of the first runway of the New Manila International Airport by the end of 2028, followed by a second runway in 2029.


https://insiderph.com/ramon-ang-eyes-end-2028-opening-for-bulacan-airports-first-runway

[Spartan117]

https://insiderph.com/ramon-ang-eyes-end-2028-opening-for-bulacan-airports-first-runway 

And the 2032 completion deadline has been confirmed. 2028 will just be for the first runway (and the logisitics center we discussed previously?).

Wish we could see the official renders sooner rather than later though..

[filipinoavgeek]

Spartan117 wrote

https://insiderph.com/ramon-ang-eyes-end-2028-opening-for-bulacan-airports-first-runway 

And the 2032 completion deadline has been confirmed. 2028 will just be for the first runway (and the logisitics center we discussed previously?).

Wish we could see the official renders sooner rather than later though..

The lack of updates from SMC regarding their infrastructure projects is concerning, and it's helping worsen their reputation. I'm not buying the "we are under a gag order" theory because that would only apply to NMIA, but their other infrastructure projects like SLEX have similar issues.

[Gustavo J Oppenheimer]

So this means the entire 1st phase will complete by 32? Meaning full operations will start by that time? No wonder BBM is expediting Sangley

[ewh1]

I think whatever NAIA T5 is building is maybe something to expect. I remember hearing "Prefab" as a way to speed up construction at NAIA but I think at Bulacan too. I'm expecting long piers of basic glass and metal boxes that can be easily assembled off site.

[ewh1]

https://www.facebook.com/airlinenewsPH/photos/the-word-that-we-believe-most-in-the-aviation-industry-agree-with-is-hubris-san-/1487016266789298/?set=a.625231379634462&hpir=1


Is the real reason for all the delays? The airport was built on subsiding clay with not enough fill in the country that made Boskalis walk out of the project?

[Solblanc]

ewh1 wrote

https://www.facebook.com/airlinenewsPH/photos/the-word-that-we-believe-most-in-the-aviation-industry-agree-with-is-hubris-san-/1487016266789298/?set=a.625231379634462&hpir=1


Is the real reason for all the delays? The airport was built on subsiding clay with not enough fill in the country that made Boskalis walk out of the project?

It’s worrying if Boskalis pulled out. I would trust their expertise above all else. That company would know what is possible when it comes to reclamation.

The central Luzon floods don’t just make NMIA unattractive; it also makes Clark unattractive. NALEX and SALEX can only do so much if the skyway is backed up. The NSCR might fare better, but Valenzuela is flooded and the AirPort Express won’t enter Caloocan anytime soon.

[Arembo]

I clicked the link. It is a comment by a certain Keith Davies of Jetco Limited. - an Industrial Coatings Contractor specializing in design (per its website) based in Lake Zurich, Illinois.

He seem to raise valid points. The last sentence to his post - Build Sangley and build it now.

I do not know how to interpret it. Just stating what I read.

[Arianespace]

The "material shortage" story is a polite fiction.-Keith Davies

I've been saying that all the while. But that is better said. However, I dispel Boskalis withdrawal. As was stated in the story. The Dutch are still there. I can confirm this statement based on DOTr filing.



Note however on RSA's words. Particularly, this phrase

"The first runway could be ready toward the end of 2028"
https://insiderph.com/ramon-ang-eyes-end-2028-opening-for-bulacan-airports-first-runway

Make that as you will.

[Gustavo J Oppenheimer]

Arianespace wrote

Note however on RSA's words. Particularly, this phrase

"The first runway could be ready toward the end of 2028"
https://insiderph.com/ramon-ang-eyes-end-2028-opening-for-bulacan-airports-first-runway

Make that as you will.

While the passenger terminal will be slightly longer to finish as stated previously during their stockholder meeting

[filipinoavgeek]

Gustavo J Oppenheimer wrote

Arianespace wrote

Note however on RSA's words. Particularly, this phrase

"The first runway could be ready toward the end of 2028"
https://insiderph.com/ramon-ang-eyes-end-2028-opening-for-bulacan-airports-first-runway

Make that as you will.

While the passenger terminal will be slightly longer to finish as stated previously during their stockholder meeting

Is it that hard for RSA or SMC to just get some actually good architects? People are already complaining about their warehouse infrastructures, the least they could do is hire engineers and architects who could at least try. Just look at the renders for the new Caticlan terminal and they are unimpressive to say the least. Even Tacloban's new terminal looks better if unoriginal. They also need to work on their PR because radio silence is doing them far more harm than good.

[Gustavo J Oppenheimer]

San Miguel Aerocity Inc. said the airport is being built for conditions created by the province’s low elevation, limited river capacity, upstream water flows, land subsidence, heavier rainfall and rising seas.

“NMIA did not cause Bulacan’s flooding. This is a problem the province has had to contend with for many generations,” the company said in a statement on Thursday.

SMAI issued the statement after online posts blamed the airport for recent flooding without presenting supporting data, technical analysis or expert findings.


https://insiderph.com/smc-says-nmia-was-designed-around-generations-old-bulacan-flood-risks

[ewh1]

Interesting editorial.

Ramon‘s Ark

Of all places, you picked Bulacan. Where the first question was about the water. Before your airport, that low land gave some of that water somewhere to go.

https://tribune.net.ph/2026/09/03/ramons-ark

[Gustavo J Oppenheimer]

Pretty much what was discussed here in this thread





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