Everything you need to know about airplanes and aircraft, as well as general aviation information and tips for air travelers.
The Impact of Sanctions on Russia’s Commercial Aviation Industry
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the aviation industry has…
The Reasons Why There Are No VTOL Commercial Aircraft
If you watch a lot of sci-fi films and cartoons, you must have seen “futuristic”…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Pusher-Type Propellers Planes
Most propeller planes typically have their propellers facing the front, which is the most common…
My Favorite Ryanair Memes
Airlines indeed have varying marketing styles. Some opt for a classy approach, others are serious,…
Why Did Airbus Create the A310?
If there’s one Airbus aircraft that many people may not notice, it’s the A310. Perhaps…
Boeing 2707: America’s Answer to the Concorde that Never Flew
In the 1960s, the United States, fueled by the space race and a desire to…
Why Do Boeing 737s Sit Low to the Ground?
The Boeing 737, with all its iterations and variants, has been flying around the world…
The Boom Overture’s Quest to be the Next Supersonic Airliner
It has been years since we last experienced supersonic commercial flight. The final Concorde commercial…
At What Speed are We Actually Flying in a Commercial Plane?
When you see a plane flying in the sky from the ground, it might appear…
The Time a Pilot Refused to Land a Plane Amid Unruly Passengers
We all understand the paramount importance of safety in the aviation industry. Airlines will never…
Why Delta Wings Are Not Used in Commercial Aircraft Today
There are various wing shapes found in aircraft, with swept-back, rectangular, and tapered wings being…
How the Pratt & Whitney Issue will Affect Philippine Airlines
We are all well aware that among the airlines in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific is…
PAL’s DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter Fleet in 1955
Philippine Airlines has operated a variety of aircraft since its inception in 1941. Excluding their…
Why Are Biplanes and Triplanes No Longer Being Produced
During the 1920s and 1930s, biplanes and triplanes were the dominant types of aircraft. A…
The Different Variants of the Airbus A340
The Airbus A340 once caught my attention in 1997 when it joined Philippine Airlines at…
Why Are Airlines Putting in Huge Aircraft Orders
Lately, we’ve been seeing airlines placing huge aircraft orders, not just in tens, but in…
Why the Swing Wing is Only Limited to Military Aircraft
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat stands out for its variable sweep wings, also known as swing…
The Different Variants of the MD-80 Series
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series has been a staple for short- to medium-haul flights for…
What is the Ilyushin Il-96-400?
On November 1, 2023, the Ilyushin Il-96’s biggest model, the Il-96-400, soared into the skies…
Why Some Huge Planes Use Propellers or Turboprop Engines
This is the Airbus A400M, a purpose-built military cargo plane. From the outside, it looks…
Classic Jetliners: The Fokker F28 Fellowship
You might know this plane, especially since the Philippine Air Force uses it too—the Fokker…
The Safest Seats in a Plane
Air travel is indeed the safest way to travel nowadays, given the unprecedented attention to…
How Come Newer and More Powerful Jet Engines are Quieter
If we think about engines like the Pratt & Whitney JT8D found on the Boeing…
Reasons Why Engines on Commercial Jets are Tilted or Slanted
If you look at a commercial jet from the side, you’ll notice that the jet…
Why You Can’t Board a Boeing 747’s Upper Deck Directly
I’ve flown on a Boeing 747 multiple times, from Philippine Airlines to Lufthansa. If there’s…
The Reason Why the Planes Vibrate During Take Off
You might have noticed that on some of your plane rides, the plane suddenly vibrates…
Those Tapes You See in Planes Are Called Speed Tapes
I’m not sure if you must have videos of what seems like duct tape being…
The Smallest Original Airbus is the A318 ‘Baby Bus’
There’s this little Airbus plane that we call the “baby bus.” It’s none other than…
How Airlines Choose Their Routes and Destinations
We all want Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines to fly to certain destinations….
The S-Duct Intake of the Lockheed Tristar and Boeing 727
Many of you might get the impression that the third engine of the Lockheed L1011…
This Weird Looking Plane Actually Flew – the Kalinin K-7
There were quite a number of weird-looking planes way back. To name a few, there’s…
The Chances of Boeing Increasing its Presence in the Philippines
Boeing used to be a dominant force in the Philippines from the 1980s to the…
Why Are Jet Engines Getting Bigger and Larger?
If you are familiar with the Boeing 777-300ER, you will notice that its jet engine…
How Fly By Wire Has Made Flying Easier
The first time I heard the term “Fly By Wire” was when I was watching…
What Happens When the Engines Fail at Cruise Altitude?
I think one reason some air passengers are scared of flying is the idea that…
The Different Types of Flaps on a Plane and How They Work
Being in an airplane window seat can be quite engaging, particularly if you’re sitting near…
Is Cebu Pacific Going for the Boeing 737 MAX?
Amid the ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engines, which have led to…
Philippine Carriers are Getting More Planes, Hiring More Crew
You might be wondering why local airlines like Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines, and…
How a Ram Air Turbine or RAT Can Save a Plane
If you’re a fan of Air Crash Investigation, you’ve probably seen episodes where a plane’s…
The 10 Most Produced Aircraft in the World
I’ve always wondered which planes are the most produced in the world. While I initially…
Why Philippine Carriers Chose PW1100G Engine for their A321neo
In the country, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific operate the Airbus A321neo and A320neo, which…
Explaining a Go-Around During Landing
A go-around, or the process of taking off again after aborting a landing, is a…
The Ten Largest Airlines in the World
There’s a lot of debate about which airlines are the world’s largest. I get why—there…
The Different Types of Commercial Airliners
When we say “commercial airliners”, the first thing that comes into people’s minds are passenger…
The ‘Mojave Desert Plane Boneyard’ of the Philippines
When you hear “Mojave Desert,” you might think of a barren landscape. But for aviation…
Classic Jetliners: The BAe 146 / Avro RJ
The BAe 146 by British Aerospace and its successor, the Avro RJ, had a good…
Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine Recall: What You Need to Know
The Pratt & Whitney GTF problem is causing headaches for many airlines, especially those who…
Classic Jetliners: The Vickers VC-10
In the 1960s, the market for regional jets was a crowded field with multiple manufacturers…
15 Facts You May Not Know About the Emirates A380
Emirates has been flying the Airbus A380 for 15 years now, and it’s safe to…
Five Oldest Airlines in the World Still Existing
These airlines have weathered all kinds of storms, from the first and second World Wars…