Parachutes are uncommon in passenger aircraft. In cases like an engine failure mid-flight, pilots are trained to glide the plane safely to land. Passenger or
Author: Mond Ortiz
CAAP and ICAO Boost Philippine Air Traffic Management
In an effort to elevate Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Aeronautical Information Services/Management (AIS/AIM) in the Philippines, a partnership has been forged between the Civil
Classic Jetliners: The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
Trijets have always captured my imagination, tracing back to my childhood when I received a children’s book about airplanes. One of the pages presented a
Never Give-Up Until You Become a Flight Attendant
I’ve shared numerous stories about flight attendants who’ve displayed great determination. Several of them faced rejection more than 20 times before finally succeeding. Hence, my
Emirates Network Connects Travelers to 800 Cities Worldwide
As we all know, connectivity is key in the world of aviation. Emirates Airline, with its extensive network of partners, is a shining example of
Understanding How Do Airplanes Fly
A message from a reader recently landed in my inbox, stating, “sir Mond, you’ve been writing a lot of technical stuff on airplanes but there
American Airlines and JetBlue to Dissolve Northeast Alliance
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways announced on July 21, 2023, they would begin to disassemble their Northeast Alliance, a collaborative arrangement that had been operational
Pegasus Airlines Boosts Fleet with 36 New A321neo Aircraft
Pegasus Airlines has decided to take its fleet to new heights by signing an agreement with Airbus to acquire 36 new A321neo aircraft. The decision
Delta Expands Fleet with A220 Jets and Posts Record Revenues
Delta Air Lines, based at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson, plans to increase its fleet with twelve more Airbus A220-300s. These new aircraft are part of an
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 717
Way back the early 2000s, Cebu Pacific was considering the purchase of a new aircraft to replace their outdated DC-9s. The Boeing 717 was a