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Should Cebu Pacific bring back its flights to Doha and Riyadh?
Cebu Pacific is working to return to its pre-pandemic levels of service. In March, flights…
Fifteen firsts in aviation history that everybody must know
The aviation industry is rich in history and interesting stories. As an AVgeek, reading about…
Is the Lockheed F-16 Block 70 perfect for the Philippine Air Force?
The modern Philippine Air Force was said to be “all air, no force,” an old adage….
Different Shapes of an Airplane Wing and their Purposes
We constantly pay attention to the wing while flying, particularly when occupying a window seat….
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…
Airbus A330-900 vs Boeing 787-10: Which is better?
When Cebu Pacific was looking for a successor for its Airbus A330-300, it evaluated the…
Why some airlines loved the Airbus A310
The Airbus A310 receives little attention. In fact, several people were unaware that the aircraft…
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 different kinds of jet engines used in today’s aircraft
I used to believe that there were only two types of jet engines. I used…
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 777
Personally, I believe that the Boeing 777 changed ultra-long-distance aviation. Long-distance flights were formerly designated…
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 737
Before the Philippines became an “Airbus nation” in the early 2000s, the Boeing 737 was…
The parts of an airplane wing and how they work
Every part of an aircraft serves a specific purpose. Most of the time, what you…
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…
What you need to know about Royal Air Philippines
Only three airlines immediately spring to mind when one thinks of Philippine air travel. Among…
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…
How many older Airbus planes are still on the Cebu Pacific fleet
It’s pretty apparent that Cebu Pacific has begun switching over to a fleet of brand…
The oldest commercial passenger jet in service in the Philippines
My favorite part of flying is keeping an eye out for brand-new planes like the…
The reality of traffic in the air
Air traffic is real, despite popular belief to the contrary. Seeing no other aircraft in…
The biggest Airbus A350 airline customers
The Airbus A350 is now a popular widebody long-range aircraft intended to be a replacement…
PAL operates two types of A321neo jets and here are the difference
There are two main variations of the Airbus A321neo used by Philippine Airlines: the LR…
Why is the main landing gear of the 737 exposed when retracted
There aren’t many Boeing 737 planes flying around the Philippines because only two airlines use…
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…
Differences between the Boeing 777-9X and the 777-300ER
Certainly, the Boeing 777 is a revolutionary plane. It not only revolutionized aviation efficiency but…
Things I am looking forward to in the local airline industry this 2023
I still have high hopes for the Philippine airline industry despite the latest radar mishap….
The first turboprop of PAL, the Vickers Viscount 784
A turboprop airplane is distinct from one with a piston engine powering the propeller. The…
It will be a bright 2023 for the airlines in the Philippines
The Philippines’ aviation industry eventually got off in the year 2022. Local airlines in the…
Remembering the most popular trijet commercial planes
Three-engine widebody aircraft, also known as trijet commercial planes, are no longer seen, but they…
El Al planes are equipped with a missile defense system
El Al, an Israeli airline, is the only one whose planes have a missile defense…
The different lights you see in an airplane and their purposes
It’s natural to ask why aircraft need so many lights. Each light has a specific…
The Airbus A320 is the first fly-by-wire commercial plane
Right now, the Airbus A320 is the best-selling and most popular single-aisle plane in the…
Reminders to all traveling by air this Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again when we celebrate Christmas and New Year’s! For the…
The Airbus A320 and the A340 do share the same engines
The Airbus A320-200 and the A340-300 are two different planes. The former is a narrowbody…
The similarities between the fleet of Cathay Pacific and PAL
Some think that Philippine Airlines’ main competitor is Cebu Pacific. Honestly, I really don’t see…
[POLL] The future fleet of PAL and PALexpress
The fact that Philippine Airlines is currently expanding is a strong indication that they will…
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….
The BAe 146 and Avro RJ100 in the Philippines
The BAe 146 and its variant, the Avro RJ100, were valuable jet aircraft for short…
Things you should never do when riding an airplane
In order for everyone to have a calm and enjoyable flight, I previously blogged on…
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…
Why do airplanes and airlines have weird rules?
Some people wonder why airlines and airplanes have strange and weird rules on board, such…
Hidden features in an airplane that you never knew existed
The aircraft is one machine equipped with a lot of safety features. Sometimes, even the…
How Cebu Pacific revolutionized air travel in the Philippines
Cebu Pacific is the first airline that comes to mind when we think of low-cost…
Guide to riding planes first-time airline passengers
Riding an airplane can be both exciting and terrifying, especially for first-time airline passengers. While flying…
Identifying Between an Airbus A320 and a Boeing 737 from Outside
The most common commercial aircraft today are the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737. They…
The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar was Advance but Why Did it Fail?
When it was first released, the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar was the most advanced widebody aircraft….
Essential airplane etiquette that passengers should always practice
Always remember that when you take a commercial flight, you share the aircraft with other…
Cebu Pacific is now the largest Airbus operator in the Philippines
In the Philippines, where almost all major local commercial airlines fly Airbus aircraft, the company…
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 747SP (Special Performance)
The 747SP, or Special Performance, is the most unusual Boeing 747 to fly. This aircraft…
When PAL flew its longest non-stop flight, Manila to Miami
It was in 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdowns, that Philippine Airlines launched…
What are Flap Track Fairings?
You’re probably wondering about those pointed pods at the back of the wings. Some might…