It might seem that densely-configured widebody planes, like the Airbus A330 operated by Cebu Pacific, are a recent development. Historically, single-class seating configurations were typically
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How Wing Shape Affects Aircraft Speed
The Cessna 172, like the A-10 Warthog, has a straight-wing design. The Airbus A350, like the Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bomber, has a swept-wing design. The
There is Still No Direct Replacement for the Boeing 757
There are ongoing talks and debates among avgeeks about whether the Airbus A321XLR is the perfect replacement for the Boeing 757. While some believe the
Differences Between PW1100G and CFM LEAP Turbofan Engines
When discussing new generation narrowbody commercial aircraft like the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX families, the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G and CFM LEAP engines
All About the Concorde’s Droop Nose
The Aerospatiale Concorde was such a beautiful bird. Even today, I still dream of seeing a Concorde in person, even though they are all now
What are Trim Tabs and How do they Work?
Every part of an aircraft is designed with a specific and important function, no matter how big or small. As the saying goes, “the devil
How Scramjet Propulsion Powers Aircraft Beyond Mach 5
Sometimes, I still find myself on a Top Gun Maverick high after watching it on Netflix. Weekends are usually dedicated to movies or music, and
The Push-Pull Configuration on Airplanes
Some planes from the past feature a unique design where two propellers are mounted on the fuselage instead of on the wings. In this configuration,
At What Speeds Do Planes Take-Off
During an incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport where a Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER had to abort take-off, a journalist asked why the pilots
How Air Temperature Affects Aircraft Take-off Performance
Last March and April, we in the Philippines experienced the El Niño phenomenon, with temperatures reaching around 40 degrees Celsius. While this was not good