If there’s one Airbus aircraft that many people may not notice, it’s the A310. Perhaps this is because it looks identical to the A300, leading
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Why Do Boeing 737s Sit Low to the Ground?
The Boeing 737, with all its iterations and variants, has been flying around the world for many years. For a time, it was the best-selling
At What Speed are We Actually Flying in a Commercial Plane?
When you see a plane flying in the sky from the ground, it might appear to be moving slowly. The same illusion can occur when
Why Delta Wings Are Not Used in Commercial Aircraft Today
There are various wing shapes found in aircraft, with swept-back, rectangular, and tapered wings being the most common in today’s aircraft. Another type is the
Why Are Biplanes and Triplanes No Longer Being Produced
During the 1920s and 1930s, biplanes and triplanes were the dominant types of aircraft. A biplane has two wings stacked one above the other, while
The Different Variants of the Airbus A340
The Airbus A340 once caught my attention in 1997 when it joined Philippine Airlines at that time. At first, I was wondering what 4-engine aircraft
Why the Swing Wing is Only Limited to Military Aircraft
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat stands out for its variable sweep wings, also known as swing wings, which can alter their sweep angle to suit different
The Different Variants of the MD-80 Series
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series has been a staple for short- to medium-haul flights for many leading airlines, especially in the United States. Even today,
What is the Ilyushin Il-96-400?
On November 1, 2023, the Ilyushin Il-96’s biggest model, the Il-96-400, soared into the skies for the first time. The Il-96-400M can hold around 370
Why Some Huge Planes Use Propellers or Turboprop Engines
This is the Airbus A400M, a purpose-built military cargo plane. From the outside, it looks similar to the US-made Lockheed C-5 Galaxy and Boeing C-17