You may have observed that jet engines on commercial aircraft are getting larger. This is due to their use of high bypass turbofan engines. To
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The A330-800neo is Airbus’ Worst Selling Plane
The Airbus A330-800neo, a variant of the A330neo family, has faced a challenging market since its inception. Despite sharing many features with its more successful
What are Swiss Cheese Flaps?
It may surprise many to learn that a type of flap known as “Swiss cheese flaps” once existed. These unique flaps, no longer found on
The Reason Why the Boeing 777X Have Folding Wingtips
I once thought that folding wingtips were limited to military planes, particularly those used on aircraft carriers. Aircraft such as the F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-4
Different Tail Designs of Aircraft
Airplane tails, or vertical stabilizers, play a crucial role in the stability and control of an aircraft. If you notice, they come in various designs,
Does Having More Propeller Blades Benefit Planes?
Ever wondered why some planes have two propeller blades while others have three or four? For example, the DHC Dash 8-300 has only a 4-bladed
The Different Engines of the Airbus A320 Family
If you’ve flown on an Airbus A320 more than once, particularly in the Philippines, you might have noticed that they don’t all sound the same.
How Much Does an Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 Cost?
The recent claim by an online seller and vlogger on a talk show, stating her business makes around PHP 5 million (USD 90,106.00) to PHP
The Reasons Why There Are No VTOL Commercial Aircraft
If you watch a lot of sci-fi films and cartoons, you must have seen “futuristic” vertical take-off (VTOL) commercial planes transporting humans and troops. Of
Advantages and Disadvantages of Pusher-Type Propellers Planes
Most propeller planes typically have their propellers facing the front, which is the most common design, even in commercial planes. This configuration is known as