How Pilots Navigate through the many Taxiways in an Airport
In the past, I used to wonder how pilots navigate through the numerous taxiways at…
How Do Low-cost Airlines Manage to Keep their Fares Low
Revenge travel has arrived and numerous individuals are embarking on trips to their favorite dream…
Classic Turboprops: NAMC YS-11
As I gaze upon the NAMC YS-11 turboprop, its engine and tail fin shape remind…
The Rich History and Symbolism of the Iconic Flight Attendant Cap
Many people wonder why flight attendants wear caps, which have become a symbol of their…
The Reasons Why the Wings of the 787 and A350 Flex Upward
One amazing thing about new-generation passenger planes, such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350,…
Classic Jetliners: The BAC 1-11 or One-Eleven
Growing up as a kid, there was one plane that attracted me so much –…
Why Do Some Pilots Abort a Landing?
I saw a video on social media once, in which a plane attempting to land…
The Reasons Why Passenger Airplanes Fly Very High
I’m sure many of you enjoy the view of the Earth when flying on a…
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A330
The Airbus A330 is the most popular widebody aircraft in the Philippines. Both Philippine Airlines…
What is the likelihood that PAL will bring back flights to London?
In October 2022, Capt. Stanley Ng, the President and COO of Philippine Airlines, mentioned his…
Bringing Love at 30,000 feet with the PAL Love Bus
If you mention the name “Love Bus” to your tito and tita, three things will…
The Advantages and Disadvantages of a T-Tail Design in Planes
As a kid avgeek, I used to have that impression that planes with a t-tail…
Can turbulence crash a plane?
Turbulence is unsettling and terrifying at the same time. It is very frightening for first-time…
What’s that horn-like sound when an Airbus NEO plane takes off?
If you’ve flown on board an Airbus A321neo or an A320neo, you’ve probably heard a…
Pan Am China Clipper, the very first transpacific flight to Manila
Aviation history in the Philippines began as early as the 1920s; however, it was in…
Always trust your pilots when the plane flies through bad weather
As a passenger, you may find yourself flying in stormy skies or with little visibility….
The different most common variants of the Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 is, without question, the most iconic airliner in the world. She is…
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…