Reasons Why Engines on Commercial Jets are Tilted or Slanted
If you look at a commercial jet from the side, you’ll notice that the jet…
Why You Can’t Board a Boeing 747’s Upper Deck Directly
I’ve flown on a Boeing 747 multiple times, from Philippine Airlines to Lufthansa. If there’s…
The Reason Why the Planes Vibrate During Take Off
You might have noticed that on some of your plane rides, the plane suddenly vibrates…
Those Tapes You See in Planes Are Called Speed Tapes
I’m not sure if you must have videos of what seems like duct tape being…
The Smallest Original Airbus is the A318 ‘Baby Bus’
There’s this little Airbus plane that we call the “baby bus.” It’s none other than…
How Airlines Choose Their Routes and Destinations
We all want Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines to fly to certain destinations….
The S-Duct Intake of the Lockheed Tristar and Boeing 727
Many of you might get the impression that the third engine of the Lockheed L1011…
This Weird Looking Plane Actually Flew – the Kalinin K-7
There were quite a number of weird-looking planes way back. To name a few, there’s…
The Chances of Boeing Increasing its Presence in the Philippines
Boeing used to be a dominant force in the Philippines from the 1980s to the…
Why Are Jet Engines Getting Bigger and Larger?
If you are familiar with the Boeing 777-300ER, you will notice that its jet engine…
How Fly By Wire Has Made Flying Easier
The first time I heard the term “Fly By Wire” was when I was watching…
What Happens When the Engines Fail at Cruise Altitude?
I think one reason some air passengers are scared of flying is the idea that…
The Different Types of Flaps on a Plane and How They Work
Being in an airplane window seat can be quite engaging, particularly if you’re sitting near…
Is Cebu Pacific Going for the Boeing 737 MAX?
Amid the ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engines, which have led to…
Philippine Carriers are Getting More Planes, Hiring More Crew
You might be wondering why local airlines like Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines, and…
How a Ram Air Turbine or RAT Can Save a Plane
If you’re a fan of Air Crash Investigation, you’ve probably seen episodes where a plane’s…
The 10 Most Produced Aircraft in the World
I’ve always wondered which planes are the most produced in the world. While I initially…
Why Philippine Carriers Chose PW1100G Engine for their A321neo
In the country, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific operate the Airbus A321neo and A320neo, which…
Explaining a Go-Around During Landing
A go-around, or the process of taking off again after aborting a landing, is a…
The Ten Largest Airlines in the World
There’s a lot of debate about which airlines are the world’s largest. I get why—there…
The Different Types of Commercial Airliners
When we say “commercial airliners”, the first thing that comes into people’s minds are passenger…
The ‘Mojave Desert Plane Boneyard’ of the Philippines
When you hear “Mojave Desert,” you might think of a barren landscape. But for aviation…
Classic Jetliners: The BAe 146 / Avro RJ
The BAe 146 by British Aerospace and its successor, the Avro RJ, had a good…
Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine Recall: What You Need to Know
The Pratt & Whitney GTF problem is causing headaches for many airlines, especially those who…
Classic Jetliners: The Vickers VC-10
In the 1960s, the market for regional jets was a crowded field with multiple manufacturers…
15 Facts You May Not Know About the Emirates A380
Emirates has been flying the Airbus A380 for 15 years now, and it’s safe to…
Five Oldest Airlines in the World Still Existing
These airlines have weathered all kinds of storms, from the first and second World Wars…
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 757
The Boeing 757 held the title for the longest-range narrow-body aircraft until the Airbus A321LR…
Reasons Why Planes Land with the Nose Pointing Up
Back in the day, I thought planes landed in a straight line or even with…
Ignoring Air Safety Rules can Label You as an Unruly Passenger
Not following air safety rules or ignoring flight attendants can get you labeled as an…