I remember, way back in 1989, during a coup d’état by rebel troops aiming to overthrow the Aquino administration, news media were reporting that the
Category: Aircraft
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
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
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
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
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
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
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