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…
Modern Jetliners: The Ilyushin Il-96
Only 30 of these planes have been built, with only two airlines, Aeroflot and Cubana,…
Classic Jetliners: The Aerospatiale – BAC Concorde
The era when the Aerospatiale – BAC Concorde first graced the skies was truly a…
What Happens When an Engine Fails During Takeoff?
“What will happen if an engine were to fail during take-off?” As a child, this…
How Airline Interline Agreements are Shaping Air Travel
This year has seen Emirates expand its global reach by establishing more interline agreements with…
Understanding Aircraft Navigation Systems
Air travel is accentuated not only by the speed and efficiency it offers but also…
Why is Boarding Done on the Left Side of the Plane
You might not have given it much thought, and it may not seem important, but…
The Story of Filipinas Orient Airways
There were a number of airlines that have left their mark on the history of…
The Spiral Marks on Jet Engines
Peering out the window during a flight, you’ve likely noticed the spiral marks at the…
A Glimpse of AirAsia Airbus A330neos
Speculation is rife in the aviation community about the possible inclusion of the Airbus A330neo…
Taxiing an Aircraft from the Terminal to the Runway
Aircraft operations on the ground, notably taxiing and lining up on the runway, constitute an…
Why NAIA T2 Will Be A Huge Advantage for AirAsia Philippines
The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as AirAsia Philippines finally relocated its domestic operations to…
Benefits and Downsides of Geared Turbofan or GTF Engines
We’ve all heard the recent news about the grounding of several Airbus A320neo family jets…
Why Do Some Jet Engines Look Like Hair Dryers
Ever taken a good look at the engines of planes like the A340-300s, A330-300s, or…