The 10 Most Produced Aircraft in the World
I've always wondered which planes are the most produced in the world. While I initially thought the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 would top the list, that's not quite the…
The Different Types of Commercial Airliners
When we say "commercial airliners", the first thing that comes into people's minds are passenger jets. However, there are different types of commercial airliners and not all carries passengers. Some…
Classic Jetliners: The BAe 146 / Avro RJ
The BAe 146 by British Aerospace and its successor, the Avro RJ, had a good run in the Philippines. Airlines like Asian Spirit, Skyjet, and Royal Air flew these planes.…
Classic Jetliners: The Vickers VC-10
In the 1960s, the market for regional jets was a crowded field with multiple manufacturers in the game. You had big names like the McDonnell Douglas DC-9, the BAC One-Eleven,…
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 757
The Boeing 757 held the title for the longest-range narrow-body aircraft until the Airbus A321LR came along. But unlike the Airbus, this Boeing model can pack in more people. In…
Reasons Why Planes Land with the Nose Pointing Up
Back in the day, I thought planes landed in a straight line or even with their nose pointing down. I mean, that's how they show it in cartoons, right? But…
Why Do Some Planes Have Multiple Tail Fins
You don't often see multiple tail fins on today's commercial planes like the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737. They usually have just one vertical stabilizer. But when you look at…
How Far Can a Plane Go with One Engine Down
Back in the day, flying over oceans felt safer on planes like the Boeing 747, Airbus A340, and MD-11 because they had more than two engines. If one engine went…
The Different Boeing 737 Generations
Boeing started making the 737 back in the '60s, and guess what? They're still making this well-liked single-aisle plane today. Over the years, the 737 has seen a bunch of…
What Are Those White Trails in the Sky Left by Planes?
When I was a little boy, my guardian would point to the sky, showing me those white trails, and say, "Look, it's a jet!" I used to think they were…