# Aviation infrastructure and connectivity in Philippines and/ > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aviation-infrastructure-and-connectivity-in-philippines-and > Updated: 2026-08-23T20:57:37.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Aviation infrastructure and connectivity are expanding in the Philippines and India. In the Philippines, modernization efforts include a P4.53-billion program at Bohol-Panglao International Airport to improve operational reliability and capacity for larger aircraft. Additionally, a new agreement between NAIA Infra Corp. and Philippine Airlines has established performance standards at Ninoy Aquino International Airport to improve efficiency. In India, the Airports Authority of India has proposed a new terminal at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar to handle 8.6 million passengers annually. Meanwhile, Indian airline IndiGo is seeking regulatory approval to begin scheduled services in the Philippines, a move supported by rising tourism numbers between the two nations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Aviation developments in the Philippines involve new NAIA standards and IndiGo expansion New NAIA Infra Corp. and Philippine Airlines have signed a performance standards agreement for NAIA, while India's IndiGo seeks regulatory approval to launch services in the Philippines. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aviation-developments-in-the-philippines-involve-new-naia-standards-and-indigo-expansion ### 2026-08-22: Aviation infrastructure expands at Bohol-Panglao and Bhubaneswar airports Airports in the Philippines and India are undergoing significant expansions, including a P4.53-billion modernization at Bohol-Panglao and a proposed ₹1,200-crore terminal in Bhubaneswar. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aviation-infrastructure-expands-at-bohol-panglao-and-bhubaneswar-airports --- Cite as: Aviation infrastructure and connectivity in Philippines and/. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aviation-infrastructure-and-connectivity-in-philippines-and