Supersonic commercial air travel was once considered the pinnacle of aviation innovation. With the iconic Concorde jet leading the charge, passengers were able to cross
Category: Aircraft
Classic Jetliners: The Sud Aviation SE210 Caravelle
Before the domination of the commercial aviation industry by Boeing and Airbus, various manufacturers like McDonnell Douglas (now merged into Boeing), Hawker Siddeley, Convair, Dassault,
An Aircraft’s Age is Not Determined by Years in Service
Like many people, I used to believe that an aircraft’s age was simply determined by the number of years it had been in service. Consequently,
Historic Aircraft: The Lockheed Constellation
Once upon a time, a sleek propeller plane with a distinctive triple-tail was abandoned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport General Aviation area in Manila.
The Reason Why Airbus Planes Use a Side-Stick
When it comes to flying an airplane, the pilot’s control over the aircraft is paramount to safety. As such, Airbus has been using a side-stick
Flight Control Surfaces of an Airplane
Some of you may be wondering how an airplane maneuvers in the sky. This is brought about by flight control surfaces which I will talk
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 727
I have a vivid memory from my childhood in the 1980s of watching planes fly over my house. The Boeing 727 was one of the
Historic Aircraft: The Douglas DC-3
The Douglas DC-3 and its military counterpart, the C-47 Skytrain, hold a special place in aviation history as one of the most iconic aircraft of
The Airbus A321: 30 Years of Flying High and Looking Forward
The Airbus A321 is the longest member of the Airbus A320 family, with a capacity of seating more than 200 passengers. It has become a
That Peculiar Barking Dog Sound on an Airbus A320
If you’ve flown on a local airline in the Philippines, there’s a high chance you’ve flown on an Airbus A320. During your flight on the