The Story of the Grumman Cats
When we think of cats, we think of nimble yet ferocious creatures. They are sweet…
Why the Airbus A340 Flew Out of Popularity
Way back, it was easy for me to identify Airbus planes as they were usually…
The CFM56 is One of the Most Reliable Aircraft Engines Made
One of the most popular commercial jet engines ever made is the CFM56. Many of…
Why is the Cockpit of the 747 Located on the Second Floor?
It’s easy to instantly recognize the Boeing 747 by its distinctive hump. This iconic bulge,…
Why the Stealthy F-15SE Silent Eagle Never Went into Production
I have always been a fan of the F-15 Eagle. As a kid airplane lover,…
The Aircraft Doors Will Not Open in the Middle of a Flight
Some people mistakenly believe that aircraft doors can be easily opened during a flight. In…
The Embraer A-29 Super Tucano is Far from Being “Tora-Tora”
In the Philippines, people refer to any propeller-powered warbird as “tora-tora,” with the impression that…
Will a Plane Pop for Being Over Pressurized?
It’s easy to picture a plane’s cabin as a perfectly sealed environment, a pressurized bubble…
[POLL] Vote for the Best Low Cost Airline Livery in the World
Time for another poll, but this time we’re voting for the best low-cost airline livery…
The Antonov An-22, the Largest Turboprop in the World
When the name “Antonov” is mentioned, many immediately think of the An-225, which was once…
Rear-Mounted Versus Wing-Mounted Engines
There are only two places in an airplane where jet engines are positioned, either in…
Do Airlines Read Your Feedback and Complaints?
Many Filipinos have turned to Facebook as the world’s largest center for complaints. When encountering…
In Aviation, the Customer is Not Always Right
In the realm of commercial aviation, the mantra “the customer is always right” doesn’t apply…
What those Airport Runway Lights Stand For
You might be curious about the abundance of airport runway lights and why they aren’t…
Reasons Behind Cebu Pacific’s Blockbuster Plane Order
We are all buzzing with anticipation for Cebu Pacific’s monumental plane order, potentially the single…
Take-off and Landing are the Most Dangerous Parts of a Flight
The most perilous moments during a flight are not found in the cruising phase but…
Rain Cannot Make a Jet Engine Flame Out
I recently received a question in my social media inbox. The person asking admitted to…
Ten Loudest Planes in the World
Planes today are getting more quiet. In fact, you barely wake up to their noise…
A Guide to Essential Safety Equipment in the Aircraft Cabin
In the airline industry, safety is of the utmost importance—a principle I consistently emphasize in…
Why Some Boeing Planes Use Raked Wingtips
When we observe the wingtips of today’s commercial aircraft, they are often equipped with wingtip…
How Much Fuel Do Aircraft Carry for a Flight
Unlike cars, aircraft are not typically filled to full tank capacity. We’re accustomed to filling…
We Expect SMC to Fix NAIA, and Not Leave it Half-Baked
The Philippines’ main airport, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), urgently requires rehabilitation. Imagine, the…
The Function of the Cone at the Exhaust of Jet Engines
If there’s one feature on commercial planes that has always intrigued me, it’s the cone-shaped…
What These Military Aircraft Designations Stand For
It’s relatively straightforward for aviation enthusiasts to identify the roles of certain military aircraft based…
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 VS Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
During my childhood years as an early aviation enthusiast in the 1980s, two exceptional planes…
What Happens When Reverse Thrust is Deployed Mid-flight?
Whenever I travel by plane, several questions linger in my mind. What if, what if,…
The Women Pilots Who Delivered Fighter Planes During WWII
March is National Women’s Month. As such, airlines have been organizing flights with all-female crews…
Why the F-15 Eagle is Still the Best Fighter Jet for Me
Ask me what my favorite aircraft is, and I will immediately tell you: the McDonnell…
How Similar is the F-16 and the FA-50?
During the Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles airshow held at Clark Airbase last…
Why Do Some LCCs Use a Single-Type Fleet
In the past, I was so used to seeing airlines with a diverse fleet. One…