Manila, March 6 -- The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will undergo a "full system overhaul" this year through a partnership with US-based Collins Aerospace, the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) said Thursday.

In a statement, NNIC president Ramon Ang said that with the advancements, NAIA "will be one of the most modern and efficient airports in the region."

"This modernization is long overdue, and we are committed to transforming NAIA into a world-class gateway that meets the expectations of modern travelers," Ang said.

Collins Aerospace will deploy a support team at NAIA in May. By August, core systems for passenger processing, baggage tracking, and resource management will be operational, the NNIC said.

The final phase, set for...