In-depth information and history on various airplanes, aircraft, commercial planes, and airline fleets.
Why The Name of Boeing Planes Start and End with a “7”
Many of us are acquainted with various models of Boeing planes, including the 717, 727,…
An Aircraft Cabin Air Flow and Ventilation System Explained
Despite the World Health Organization declaring the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, I often get…
All About Contra-Rotating Propellers on Aircraft
My passion for aviation has always drawn me towards the exploration of unique and diverse…
Explaining What ‘NEO’ Stands For in Airbus Planes
The Philippines, often referred to as an “Airbus nation”, is home to several local airlines…
The Impact of Volcanic Ash on Planes
In recent times, the alert level for the Mayon Volcano was elevated to level 2,…
The Story Behind the Flat Bottom Engines of the Boeing 737
My earliest memory of boarding a Boeing 737-300 from Philippine Airlines dates back to the…
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A321XLR
In the 1980s, the Boeing 757 reigned supreme as the narrowbody aircraft with the longest…
Modern Utility Aircraft: The Beriev Be-200 Altair
In my younger days, as an aviation enthusiast, I would often find myself doodling images…
Classic Debate: Airbus A320neo versus Boeing 737 MAX families
The long-standing discussion over which is the superior aircraft, the Airbus A320neo or the Boeing…
The Power and Use of Jet Afterburners
As a youngster, I was captivated by cartoons like GI Joe, especially when the Skystriker…
Historic Aircraft: The Douglas DC-6 “Pacemaker”
There are few airplanes that have had as significant an impact on commercial aviation as…
The Different External Sensors Found On Planes
As passengers, we’re often enamored by the wonders of commercial aviation, blissfully unaware of the…
How Hush Kits on Older Aircraft Reduce Engine Noise
When we think about aviation, we often think about the roar of engines, the thrill…
How Do Pilots Steer an Airplane While on the Ground
A common misconception held by many is that the yoke or side stick is used…
Classic Turboprops: The Short 360
During the late 1980s, Philippine Airlines operated a particular aircraft fondly called the “Sunriser.” This…
Classic Jetliners: The Convair 990 Coronado
As a child of the 80s and 90s, one of my fondest memories was playing…
Classic Jetliners: The Tupolev Tu-104
In the 1950s, amid the race for dominance in the commercial aviation sector, the Soviet…
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental and Freighter
The Boeing 747-8, the largest and most recent variant of the Boeing 747, stands as…
Why Do Airplanes Dump Fuel and How Does It Work?
You may have come across the phrase “fuel dump” in relation to airplanes. If you’ve…
APU: The Jet-Like Noise on a Plane While Boarding
Ever wondered about that loud jet-like noise you hear as you board a plane? It’s…
Why The Boeing 787-9 Can Be a Perfect Fit in the PAL Fleet
As Philippine Airlines (PAL) looks to expand its long-haul routes and strengthen its position in…
Historic Aircraft: The Saunders-Roe Princess
Long before the era of jumbo jets such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380,…
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A220
We have become accustomed to Airbus aircraft bearing the A3XX naming convention, with the A320…
Top 10 Longest-Range Commercial Passenger Planes of 2023
The aviation landscape is rapidly evolving as aircraft manufacturers strive to create commercial planes that…
The Problematic Cargo Door of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10, a widely used aircraft during the 1970s and 80s, was a…
Reverse Thrust: Slowing Down a Plane After Landing
In an earlier article, we explored various methods pilots use to decelerate an aircraft after…
Why the Avro RJ100 and BAe-146 Have No Reverse Thrust
The Avro RJ100, also known as the BAe-146, is a fascinating aircraft to observe. With…
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A340
I still remember the first time I laid eyes on an Airbus A340 back in…
Classic Jetliners: The Dassault Mercure
In the late 1960s and 1970s, the commercial passenger aircraft industry featured a diverse array…
The Story Behind Why Airplane Windows are Round
Have you ever pondered why airplane windows are round, and not square or rectangular like…
Historic Aircraft: The Ford Trimotor
As someone who’s passionate about aviation, I find myself constantly drawn to reading about classic…
Classic Turboprops: The Fokker F27 Friendship
In March 1960, Philippine Airlines expanded its fleet of turboprop aircraft by welcoming the Fokker…
Will Supersonic Commercial Airliners Make a Comeback?
Supersonic commercial air travel was once considered the pinnacle of aviation innovation. With the iconic…
Classic Jetliners: The Sud Aviation SE210 Caravelle
Before the domination of the commercial aviation industry by Boeing and Airbus, various manufacturers like…
An Aircraft’s Age is Not Determined by Years in Service
Like many people, I used to believe that an aircraft’s age was simply determined by…
Historic Aircraft: The Lockheed Constellation
Once upon a time, a sleek propeller plane with a distinctive triple-tail was abandoned at…
The Reason Why Airbus Planes Use a Side-Stick
When it comes to flying an airplane, the pilot’s control over the aircraft is paramount…
Flight Control Surfaces of an Airplane
Some of you may be wondering how an airplane maneuvers in the sky. This is…
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 727
I have a vivid memory from my childhood in the 1980s of watching planes fly…
Historic Aircraft: The Douglas DC-3
The Douglas DC-3 and its military counterpart, the C-47 Skytrain, hold a special place in…
The Airbus A321: 30 Years of Flying High and Looking Forward
The Airbus A321 is the longest member of the Airbus A320 family, with a capacity…
That Peculiar Barking Dog Sound on an Airbus A320
If you’ve flown on a local airline in the Philippines, there’s a high chance you’ve…
Tiltrotor Aircraft: An Airplane and Helicopter Rolled into One
When I was a kid, I used to play with a GI Joe toy named…
The Aircraft Landing Gear: Types and How They Work
When we think of an aircraft, the first thing that comes to mind is its…
The World’s Most Powerful Turbofan Jet Engines
In modern aircraft, turbofan engines are the most common type of propulsion system used in…
Historical Aircraft: The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Boeing’s legacy of building large aircraft extends far beyond the iconic Boeing 747. Among their…
Exploring the Fascinating World of the Flying Boats
When we think of large aircraft, the Boeing 747, C-5 Galaxy, and the Spruce Goose…
Classic Jetliners: The Douglas DC-8
The Douglas DC-8 was a widely recognized and celebrated commercial airliner that bore a resemblance…
End of an Era: Exploring the Decline of the Airbus A340
The Airbus A340, a four-engine wide-body airliner, was once a highly sought-after aircraft in the…
Classic Jetliners: The McDonnell Douglas DC-9
As a frequent flyer or aviation enthusiast, you might be familiar with the McDonnell Douglas…