Way back the early 2000s, Cebu Pacific was considering the purchase of a new aircraft to replace their outdated DC-9s. The Boeing 717 was a
Category: Modern Jetliners
Modern Jetliners: The Ilyushin Il-96
Only 30 of these planes have been built, with only two airlines, Aeroflot and Cubana, using them. The Ilyushin Il-96 is a Russian long-range commercial
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A321XLR
In the 1980s, the Boeing 757 reigned supreme as the narrowbody aircraft with the longest range in the world. It provided airlines with the capability
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental and Freighter
The Boeing 747-8, the largest and most recent variant of the Boeing 747, stands as the most magnificent passenger aircraft ever constructed. It genuinely embodies
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A220
We have become accustomed to Airbus aircraft bearing the A3XX naming convention, with the A320 family positioned as the manufacturer’s response to the single-aisle or
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A340
I still remember the first time I laid eyes on an Airbus A340 back in 1996 when Philippine Airlines acquired the aircraft. Up until that
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A380
The Airbus A380 is often regarded as the right plane built at the wrong time. This plane is the largest commercial aircraft with a full-length
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A350
As an aviation enthusiast, I have a deep appreciation for the Airbus A350. In my opinion, it’s the most aesthetically pleasing aircraft that Airbus has
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Although no airline in the Philippines uses it, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is still an impressive plane that aviation enthusiasts love to catch when they
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A330
The Airbus A330 is the most popular widebody aircraft in the Philippines. Both Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific utilize it for both short and long-haul