Classic Jetliners: The Tupolev Tu-104
In the 1950s, amid the race for dominance in the commercial aviation sector, the Soviet Union sought to outpace Western nations by achieving groundbreaking milestones in aviation. Among their goals…
Classic Jetliners: The Dassault Mercure
In the late 1960s and 1970s, the commercial passenger aircraft industry featured a diverse array of manufacturers, unlike today's market, which is primarily dominated by Boeing and Airbus. Back then,…
Classic Jetliners: The Sud Aviation SE210 Caravelle
Before the domination of the commercial aviation industry by Boeing and Airbus, various manufacturers like McDonnell Douglas (now merged into Boeing), Hawker Siddeley, Convair, Dassault, and Sud Aviation were competing…
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 727
I have a vivid memory from my childhood in the 1980s of watching planes fly over my house. The Boeing 727 was one of the most unforgettable planes to grace…
Classic Jetliners: The Douglas DC-8
The Douglas DC-8 was a widely recognized and celebrated commercial airliner that bore a resemblance to the Boeing 707. It was a popular choice among airlines worldwide, including Philippine Airlines,…
Classic Jetliners: The McDonnell Douglas DC-9
As a frequent flyer or aviation enthusiast, you might be familiar with the McDonnell Douglas DC-9. As an avgeek myself, I was intrigued by the unique features of these planes,…
Classic Jetliners: The BAC 1-11 or One-Eleven
Growing up as a kid, there was one plane that attracted me so much - the British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11. I remember seeing Philippine Airlines' BAC 1-11 flying over…
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 737
Before the Philippines became an "Airbus nation" in the early 2000s, the Boeing 737 was the workhorse of the country's aviation sector. As a result, the lengthy aviation history of…
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 747SP (Special Performance)
The 747SP, or Special Performance, is the most unusual Boeing 747 to fly. This aircraft is very easy to identify because it is a scaled-down version of the standard Boeing…