Why was the Convair 990 built?
It was the 1960s, and two of the most dominant jetliners at that time were…
Does Having More Propeller Blades Benefit Planes?
Ever wondered why some planes have two propeller blades while others have three or four?…
The Different Engines of the Airbus A320 Family
If you’ve flown on an Airbus A320 more than once, particularly in the Philippines, you…
Is the F/A-18 Super Hornet better than the F-14 Tomcat?
The two ‘Top Gun’ films were highly successful. The first one, released in the 1980s,…
The T-28 Trojan is Not the Tora Tora Plane
I remember, way back in 1989, during a coup d’état by rebel troops aiming to…
Military Aircraft: The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
When we hear the words ‘Top Gun,’ those of us who are aviation enthusiasts are…
How Much Does an Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 Cost?
The recent claim by an online seller and vlogger on a talk show, stating her…
The Impact of Sanctions on Russia’s Commercial Aviation Industry
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the aviation industry has…
The Reasons Why There Are No VTOL Commercial Aircraft
If you watch a lot of sci-fi films and cartoons, you must have seen “futuristic”…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Pusher-Type Propellers Planes
Most propeller planes typically have their propellers facing the front, which is the most common…
My Favorite Ryanair Memes
Airlines indeed have varying marketing styles. Some opt for a classy approach, others are serious,…
Why Did Airbus Create the A310?
If there’s one Airbus aircraft that many people may not notice, it’s the A310. Perhaps…
Boeing 2707: America’s Answer to the Concorde that Never Flew
In the 1960s, the United States, fueled by the space race and a desire to…
Why Do Boeing 737s Sit Low to the Ground?
The Boeing 737, with all its iterations and variants, has been flying around the world…
The Boom Overture’s Quest to be the Next Supersonic Airliner
It has been years since we last experienced supersonic commercial flight. The final Concorde commercial…
At What Speed are We Actually Flying in a Commercial Plane?
When you see a plane flying in the sky from the ground, it might appear…
The Time a Pilot Refused to Land a Plane Amid Unruly Passengers
We all understand the paramount importance of safety in the aviation industry. Airlines will never…
Why Delta Wings Are Not Used in Commercial Aircraft Today
There are various wing shapes found in aircraft, with swept-back, rectangular, and tapered wings being…
How the Pratt & Whitney Issue will Affect Philippine Airlines
We are all well aware that among the airlines in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific is…
PAL’s DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter Fleet in 1955
Philippine Airlines has operated a variety of aircraft since its inception in 1941. Excluding their…
Why Are Biplanes and Triplanes No Longer Being Produced
During the 1920s and 1930s, biplanes and triplanes were the dominant types of aircraft. A…
The Different Variants of the Airbus A340
The Airbus A340 once caught my attention in 1997 when it joined Philippine Airlines at…
Why Are Airlines Putting in Huge Aircraft Orders
Lately, we’ve been seeing airlines placing huge aircraft orders, not just in tens, but in…
Why the Swing Wing is Only Limited to Military Aircraft
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat stands out for its variable sweep wings, also known as swing…
The Different Variants of the MD-80 Series
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series has been a staple for short- to medium-haul flights for…
What is the Ilyushin Il-96-400?
On November 1, 2023, the Ilyushin Il-96’s biggest model, the Il-96-400, soared into the skies…
Why Some Huge Planes Use Propellers or Turboprop Engines
This is the Airbus A400M, a purpose-built military cargo plane. From the outside, it looks…
Classic Jetliners: The Fokker F28 Fellowship
You might know this plane, especially since the Philippine Air Force uses it too—the Fokker…
The Safest Seats in a Plane
Air travel is indeed the safest way to travel nowadays, given the unprecedented attention to…
How Come Newer and More Powerful Jet Engines are Quieter
If we think about engines like the Pratt & Whitney JT8D found on the Boeing…