Pacific East Asia Cargo Airlines

Pacific East Asia Cargo Airlines (PEAC) is a Philippine-registered cargo carrier that operated freight services linking the Philippines with destinations across East Asia and the broader Pacific region. The airline was established to serve the growing demand for air freight capacity in a region characterized by strong manufacturing and export industries. PEAC operated as a relatively small, specialized cargo airline, focusing on point-to-point freight routes rather than passenger services. Its operations were centered on the Philippines, leveraging the country's position as a key hub in Southeast and East Asian trade flows. The airline held IATA code Q8 and ICAO code PEC, with the radio callsign PAC-EAST CARGO. Like many niche cargo carriers in the region, it faced competitive pressures from larger integrators and flag carriers operating dedicated freighter fleets.