Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 747SP (Special Performance)
The 747SP, or Special Performance, is the most unusual Boeing 747 to fly. This aircraft is very easy to identify because it is a scaled-down version of the standard Boeing…
What are Flap Track Fairings?
You're probably wondering about those pointed pods at the back of the wings. Some might think they're just for looks, but that's not the case. Those are Flap Track Fairings,…
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The Douglas DC-3 served PAL for 32 years
Before, during, and after the war, it was regarded as the world's most important airline in history, serving both commercial and military operations. It also had different configurations for various…
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Airlines that still operate the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
This has to be the most sleek and beautiful commercial passenger aircraft flying today. The beauty of the Boeing 747 has always captivated me, but its latest variant, the 747-8,…
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The last two passenger A340-500 jets that are still in service
The Airbus A340-500 quad-jet long held the record for the world's longest range commercial aircraft until it was surpassed by its newer sibling, the A350-900ULR. The A340-500 had a range…
Classic Turboprops: The Tupolev Tu-114
A record-breaking aircraft took to the skies in 1955. The Tupolev Tu-114 is a turboprop that can outrun a jet. It can also fly at the same altitude as a…
How does a winglet on the wingtip work?
Looking out the plane window, you might be beginning to wonder what those fins on the wingtip are for. Some resemble tails, while others resemble arrows; some are large, while…
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Which airlines still operate the Boeing 757
The Boeing 757 is a narrow-body, long-range aircraft designed to bridge the gap between the 737 and the twin-aisle 757. It went into production in 1981 and ended in 2004.…
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Why did PAL operate the Boeing 727 in the 1980s
The Boeing 727 was one of the least popular planes in Philippine Airlines' previous fleet. Unlike the Boeing 747, BAC One-Eleven, Airbus A300, and McDonnell Douglas DC-10, the 727 made…
Recognizing the various variants of the Airbus A320 family
To the untrained eye, an Airbus A320 is simply an A320. However, there are several variants of this best-selling narrow-body jet. The avgeek will be able to identify each aircraft…