It’s easy to instantly recognize the Boeing 747 by its distinctive hump. This iconic bulge, a defining characteristic of the “Queen of the Skies,” isn’t
Category: Airplanes and Aviation
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, I loved staring at pictures of F-15s in books and
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 fact, there have been several attempts by passengers trying to
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 propeller-powered planes are vintage. Since the Philippine Air Force (PAF)
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 protecting us from the harsh realities of the thin air
[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 in the world. I’ve pre-selected 35 low-cost airline liveries for
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 the world’s largest aircraft until its destruction during the Ukraine-Russian
Rear-Mounted Versus Wing-Mounted Engines
There are only two places in an airplane where jet engines are positioned, either in the rear or aft, and at the wings. Both have
Do Airlines Read Your Feedback and Complaints?
Many Filipinos have turned to Facebook as the world’s largest center for complaints. When encountering issues with a service, such as an airline, they often
In Aviation, the Customer is Not Always Right
In the realm of commercial aviation, the mantra “the customer is always right” doesn’t apply as straightforwardly as it might in other industries. There’s a