How Air Temperature Affects Aircraft Take-off Performance
Last March and April, we in the Philippines experienced the El Niño phenomenon, with temperatures reaching around 40 degrees Celsius. While this was not good for us 'humans,' it was…
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Emirates SkyCargo Expands Fleet with Additional Boeing 777Fs
Emirates SkyCargo has announced a firm order for five additional Boeing 777F freighters. These new aircraft, set for delivery between 2025 and 2026, come at a total investment of $1…
Why Airlines Impose Luggage Weight Limits
Some might wonder why we need to transfer overweight hand luggage to the cargo hold, even though it ends up on the same aircraft. This has to do with the…
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What is the Job of a Flight Attendant?
Let us go back to the basics of being a flight attendant. Many people ask, "What is the job of a flight attendant?" This question comes not only from cabin…
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Sunlight Air Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Grand Travel Fest
Sunlight Air is set to celebrate its 5th anniversary with the Sunlight Air Grand Travel Fest from July 26 to July 28, 2024. The event will be held at the…
Understanding Some Basics About Aviation
The past few days have been quite eventful with two incidents involving a Philippine Airlines plane and a Cebu Pacific plane on separate occasions. After reading some media releases and…
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Boeing Nears Major 777X Jet Sale to Korean Air
Boeing is close to finalizing a deal with Korean Air for the sale of around two dozen 777X jets. This potential agreement, valued between $4 billion and $6 billion, could…
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Emirates is Recruiting Cabin Crew from the VisMin Area
After roughly a decade, Emirates is back in the Philippines to hire more cabin crew! This comes after Emirates held two recruitment events in Manila. However, this time, Emirates, together…
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American Airlines Boeing 737 Aborts Takeoff After Blowing Tires
On July 10, 2024, an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 faced a severe issue at Tampa International Airport, leading to an aborted takeoff. Flight 590, heading from Tampa to Phoenix Sky…
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What are My Chances of Becoming a Flight Attendant?
Aspiring flight attendants often ask, "What are my chances of becoming a flight attendant?" My response is always the same: "Everything depends on you." But is being a flight attendant…