All About Airline Route Planning & Network Optimization
Many believe that assigning a new destination for an airline is a simple task. For…
Why the Avro RJ100 and BAe-146 Have No Reverse Thrust
The Avro RJ100, also known as the BAe-146, is an interesting and unique aircraft. With…
20 Terms Commonly Used by Pilots and Flight Attendants
Frequent flyers are no strangers to the unique language used by pilots and flight attendants….
Understanding Air Traffic and Flight Delays
I recall coming across a Facebook post by a passenger from the Philippines who grumbled,…
Refueling Aircraft While Boarding: Legality and Safety Procedures
I recall a Facebook post from a while back, where a guy criticized one of…
How Modern Aircraft Handle Lightning Strikes
For those who have a fear of flying, the idea of an airplane being struck…
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A340
I still remember the first time I laid eyes on an Airbus A340 back in…
Those Strange Sounds You Hear When You Ride Airplanes
As a young boy and first-time flyer, I often found myself frightened by the strange…
Classic Jetliners: The Dassault Mercure
In the late 1960s and 1970s, the commercial passenger aircraft industry featured a diverse array…
The Story Behind Why Airplane Windows are Round
Have you ever pondered why airplane windows are round, and not square or rectangular like…
Historic Aircraft: The Ford Trimotor
As someone who’s passionate about aviation, I find myself constantly drawn to reading about classic…
Iloilo Mandurriao Airport: One of the Oldest in the Philippines
Iloilo City, nestled in the heart of the Philippines, boasts a rich aviation history. As…
Reason Behind Ashtrays in Aircraft Lavatory Amidst Smoking Ban
If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you might have noticed the presence of ashtrays…
Classic Turboprops: The Fokker F27 Friendship
In March 1960, Philippine Airlines expanded its fleet of turboprop aircraft by welcoming the Fokker…
The Science Behind Hand Carry Luggage Weight Limits
We’ve all been there: frantically trying to fit all our essentials into a carry-on bag,…
The Reasons Behind Flight Diversions and What to Do
Flight diversions are a reality of air travel that most passengers will encounter at some…
Will Supersonic Commercial Airliners Make a Comeback?
Supersonic commercial air travel was once considered the pinnacle of aviation innovation. With the iconic…
Airline Terminologies Which Passengers Should Understand
Air travel has become more accessible with the rise of low-cost airlines and promo fares…
When the Plane Goes Around in Circles in the Sky
Have you ever been on a plane that was supposed to land, but then suddenly…
Classic Jetliners: The Sud Aviation SE210 Caravelle
Before the domination of the commercial aviation industry by Boeing and Airbus, various manufacturers like…
Aircraft Braking System: How Planes Slow Down After Landing
As your plane touches down, you hear the engines roar louder and feel the force…
An Aircraft’s Age is Not Determined by Years in Service
Like many people, I used to believe that an aircraft’s age was simply determined by…
What is Wake Turbulence and Why it is Dangerous
You may have observed that when airplanes are queued on a runway for take-off, they…
Boeing 787-9 as Airbus A330 Replacements in the PAL Fleet?
In the online aviation sphere, conversations about Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) fleet expansion plans and aircraft…
Historic Aircraft: The Lockheed Constellation
Once upon a time, a sleek propeller plane with a distinctive triple-tail was abandoned at…
The Reason Why Airbus Planes Use a Side-Stick
When it comes to flying an airplane, the pilot’s control over the aircraft is paramount…
Flight Control Surfaces of an Airplane
Some of you may be wondering how an airplane maneuvers in the sky. This is…
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 727
I have a vivid memory from my childhood in the 1980s of watching planes fly…
At What Speed will an Airplane Takeoff?
Airplanes are marvels of engineering that can reach incredible speeds and take off from relatively…
Just How Fast Do Airplanes Fly?
When we see an airplane flying in the sky from the ground, it may seem…