Military Aircraft: The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
When we hear the words 'Top Gun,' those of us who are aviation enthusiasts are reminded of one plane: the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. However, with the emergence of a sequel…
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 13 million (USD 234,281.00) per…
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 course, these are all just…
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 "pull-propellers." They are usually mounted…
Why Did Airbus Create the A310?
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 some to think an A310…
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Boeing 2707: America’s Answer to the Concorde that Never Flew
In the 1960s, the United States, fueled by the space race and a desire to maintain aerial supremacy, embarked on an ambitious journey to create the Boeing 2707, a supersonic…
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 aircraft until the Airbus A320…
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The Boom Overture’s Quest to be the Next Supersonic Airliner
It has been years since we last experienced supersonic commercial flight. The final Concorde commercial flight took place on October 24, 2003, from New York JFK to London Heathrow, known…
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 you're up in the sky…
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 delta wing, which is predominantly…