If you’ve flown on board an Airbus A321neo or an A320neo, you’ve probably heard a horn-like sound before the engines spool up. More so, you
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Different Shapes of an Airplane Wing and their Purposes
We constantly pay attention to the wing while flying, particularly when occupying a window seat. Some passengers may be frightened when it rattles, but we
The different kinds of jet engines used in today’s aircraft
I used to believe that there were only two types of jet engines. I used to assume that the engines used in commercial aircraft were
The parts of an airplane wing and how they work
Every part of an aircraft serves a specific purpose. Most of the time, what you see on a plane isn’t there just for aesthetics; each
Why is the main landing gear of the 737 exposed when retracted
There aren’t many Boeing 737 planes flying around the Philippines because only two airlines use them, and those are exclusively for freight. The Boeing 737s
The different lights you see in an airplane and their purposes
It’s natural to ask why aircraft need so many lights. Each light has a specific function, most of which is safety-related. They have a dual
The Airbus A320 and the A340 do share the same engines
The Airbus A320-200 and the A340-300 are two different planes. The former is a narrowbody short range aircraft while the latter is a widebody long
Identifying Between an Airbus A320 and a Boeing 737 from Outside
The most common commercial aircraft today are the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737. They serve both legacy and low-cost airlines. They can be found
What are Flap Track Fairings?
You’re probably wondering about those pointed pods at the back of the wings. Some might think they’re just for looks, but that’s not the case.
How does a winglet on the wingtip work?
Looking out the plane window, you might be beginning to wonder what those fins on the wingtip are for. Some resemble tails, while others resemble