Manila RPLL March 2026 Business Jet Movements Halved YoY (-50%), Philippines National Energy Emergency Combined with 75% Aviation Fuel Surge Devastates Southeast Asian Business Aviation Operations

Manila RPLL recorded only 174 business jet movements during March 1–26, 2026, an exact 50% decline from the 2025 comparable period of 348, with every week showing YoY decline (-35% to -65%). Concurrently, the Philippines declared a national energy emergency on March 25, aviation fuel prices surged 75% MoM, and only 5% of Southeast Asian business aviation operators reported normal operations. Turboprop types accounted for 48.9% of RPLL business jet movements, reflecting continued island-hopping short-haul demand while long-haul international flights face more severe fuel cost compression. Commercial aviation disruptions are pushing some travelers toward business charters, but the cost surge limits demand conversion. Confidence: ★★★ (KG energy crisis event + AviGo flight data dual verification).