Everything you need to know about airplanes and aircraft, as well as general aviation information and tips for air travelers.
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 757
The Boeing 757 held the title for the longest-range narrow-body aircraft until the Airbus A321LR…
Reasons Why Planes Land with the Nose Pointing Up
Back in the day, I thought planes landed in a straight line or even with…
Ignoring Air Safety Rules can Label You as an Unruly Passenger
Not following air safety rules or ignoring flight attendants can get you labeled as an…
Why Do Some Planes Have Multiple Tail Fins
You don’t often see multiple tail fins on today’s commercial planes like the Airbus A320…
How Far Can a Plane Go with One Engine Down
Back in the day, flying over oceans felt safer on planes like the Boeing 747,…
All About Single Engine Taxiing
You’re on a turboprop plane, and after landing, you notice one of the propellers isn’t…
Landing a Plane in Heavy Crosswinds
You’ve probably seen those videos on social media where planes are landing in strong crosswinds….
A Look at the Strategy of Riyadh Air
A lot of people are wondering how Riyadh Air and Saudia will co-exist, especially since…
The Different Boeing 737 Generations
Boeing started making the 737 back in the ’60s, and guess what? They’re still making…
What Are Those White Trails in the Sky Left by Planes?
When I was a little boy, my guardian would point to the sky, showing me…
The Story Behind the Name of the Airbus A380
Airbus has a pattern for naming planes, starting with “A3” and then two numbers. It…
Factors that Affect the Prices of Plane Tickets
Ever noticed that the passenger next to you or behind you might have paid a…
Difference Between Narrowbody and Widebody Aircraft
In my previous post, I talked about “narrowbody” and “widebody” aircraft, using examples like the…
The Importance of Safety Briefings on Board an Aircraft
No matter how much it might bother us, the cabin crew must conduct safety briefings….
The Unseen Threat of Bird Strikes on Planes
You might have seen the movie “Sully,” where a brave US Airways pilot managed to…
What You Need to Know about Autopilot in an Aircraft
Aircraft technology has truly evolved over the years. Think back to the 1940s airliners like…
Items that Should Never Be Taken Out of the Aircraft
Just today, I stumbled across a post that’s been making the rounds among Filipino netizens….
What Destinations in Europe will PAL Likely Fly to?
Travelers, OFWs, and aviation enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently revealed…
How a Plane’s Onboard Wi-Fi System Works
Remember the days when we were told to turn off our mobile devices during a…
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Turboprops Versus Jets
Ever wondered why some airlines only use turboprops, while others stick to jets, and some…
Random Air Travel Trivia that Passengers Should Know
Ever wondered why your ears pop during a flight or why the cabin lights are…
Understanding Why Military Cargo Planes Have High Wings
When you glance at military cargo planes such as the C-17 Globemaster and the Airbus…
What You Need to Know About Sunlight Air in the Philippines
When it comes to flying in the Philippines, most people think of the big names…
Why You Should Fly on Low Cost Carriers
Many people think that flying with low cost carriers means bad service. But let me…
The Importance of Adhering to Your Assigned Seat on Flights
Air travel differs from other modes of transportation in several critical ways, especially when it…
Historic Aircraft: The Boeing 314 Clipper Flying Boat
In the 1920s and 1930s, land-based airports were scarce. As a result, flying boats, which…
Why Do Aircraft Cabins Need to Be Pressurized?
At lower altitudes, our lungs effortlessly take in the necessary oxygen. However, ascend to 10,000…
Why Fuel Stored in the Wings of an Airplane
If I posed the question, “Where do you believe aircraft fuel is stored?” to a…
Really Cool Airlines of Thailand Can Be Operating as a Hybrid
It’s one airline with a truly unique name. Thailand’s Really Cool Airlines is setting new…
The Purpose of Slats on an Airplane’s Wing
Have you ever looked out of an airplane window, wondering about the moving panels on…
Can a Plane’s Wing Snap-Off When it Shakes During Turbulence?
The Story Behind the Boeing 747’s Signature Hump
It’s impossible to mistake the Boeing 747 for any other aircraft. Its gigantic scale in…
Classic Jetliners: The McDonnell Douglas DC-10
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10, the most renowned trijet widebody aircraft in history, stands out as…
There Still A Few Flying Boeing 727 Jets Today
The Boeing 727, a distinctive trijet, truly made a mark between the late 1960s and…
How an Airplane Toilet System Works
Suppose you find yourself on an airplane and you need to use the restroom. You…
Difference Between Aircraft Tires and That of Your Car
A number of you may have had the chance to examine an aircraft tire up…
What You Need to Know About SAF or Sustainable Aviation Fuel
You may have come across reports about Cebu Pacific deploying Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for…
Hub-and-Spoke Versus Point-to-Point Airline Strategies
You might be wondering why some airlines, like Middle Eastern carriers, have more than 200…
The Different Aircraft Wing Configurations
In the realm of aviation, the smallest elements often have significant implications. These seemingly minor…
Airplanes Have Horns, And It’s Not for Honking on Other Planes
Just like cars, trains, and boats, planes are also equipped with horns. However, the purpose…
The World’s Longest Non-Stop Flights in 2023
The innovation of ultra-long range aircraft has certainly transformed global connectivity. Aircraft models such as…
Reason Behind Why the A380 Utilizes Only Two Reverse Thrust
You may find yourself pondering how a colossal aircraft like the Airbus A380 manages to…
The Reasons Why Most Commercial Planes are Painted White
Ever found yourself pondering why the exterior of most commercial planes, such as Philippine Airlines,…
These Planes Have a Parachute Incase it Fails Midflight
Parachutes are uncommon in passenger aircraft. In cases like an engine failure mid-flight, pilots are…
Classic Jetliners: The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
Trijets have always captured my imagination, tracing back to my childhood when I received a…
Understanding How Do Airplanes Fly
A message from a reader recently landed in my inbox, stating, “sir Mond, you’ve been…
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 717
Way back the early 2000s, Cebu Pacific was considering the purchase of a new aircraft…
When Airplanes Reverse by Themselves, or Powerback
It’s common knowledge that a variety of vehicles, from cars to boats, even trains, can…
Classic Jetliners: The Tupolev Tu-144
Pose the question about the earliest and quickest commercial passenger aircraft, and you’ll find many…
What is the Purpose of Eyebrow Windows on a 737 and MD-80
Perhaps you’ve observed the small windows perched above the main cockpit windows in vintage aircraft…