History of different airplanes, airlines, and other historical facts related to aviation.
Pan Am China Clipper, the very first transpacific flight to Manila
Aviation history in the Philippines began as early as the 1920s; however, it was in…
Fifteen firsts in aviation history that everybody must know
The aviation industry is rich in history and interesting stories. As an AVgeek, reading about…
AirAsia: The story of the world’s 13-time best low-cost airline
Last year, I had the opportunity to meet Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia Berhad…
A brief look at the history of flight attendants
I’ve always been interested in flight attendants since I feel there is so much to…
The First Airport in Metro Manila was Located in Caloocan
Many people believe that the Manila International Airport, later renamed Ninoy Aquino International Airport, was…
The world’s first full-length double decker passenger plane
The Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 are the two aircraft that come to mind when…
Turboprop planes in the PAL fleet from past to present
Turboprop airliners are particularly useful for interisland travel in an archipelago like the Philippines. Although…
The first turboprop of PAL, the Vickers Viscount 784
A turboprop airplane is distinct from one with a piston engine powering the propeller. The…
Remembering the most popular trijet commercial planes
Three-engine widebody aircraft, also known as trijet commercial planes, are no longer seen, but they…
The F-86D Saber Dog of the Philippine Air Force
The North American F-86D Saber Dog is an all-weather interceptor derived from the F-86 Sabre….
Former PAL international destinations that I wish they can restore
There are many places that Philippine Airlines has flown to in the past. PAL was…
The Time When AirAsia Operated the Boeing 747
We’re all familiar with AirAsia as a low-cost carrier with an all-Airbus fleet. However, many…