Why Don’t Commercial Airplanes Have Parachutes?
Imagine a scenario: you're comfortably cruising at 35,000 feet, enjoying the in-flight movie, when a sudden announcement jolts you back to reality. The pilot informs you of an emergency and…
The Story of the Grumman Cats
When we think of cats, we think of nimble yet ferocious creatures. They are sweet when they are your friends, but definitely deadly when they are your enemies. This same…
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Why the Airbus A340 Flew Out of Popularity
Way back, it was easy for me to identify Airbus planes as they were usually wide-body, twin-engine aircraft, starting with the A300. At that time, I wasn't even aware that…
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The CFM56 is One of the Most Reliable Aircraft Engines Made
One of the most popular commercial jet engines ever made is the CFM56. Many of you might have heard of this engine in discussions about the Airbus A320 and the…
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Why is the Cockpit of the 747 Located on the Second Floor?
It's easy to instantly recognize the Boeing 747 by its distinctive hump. This iconic bulge, a defining characteristic of the "Queen of the Skies," isn't just for aesthetics. It houses…
Why the Stealthy F-15SE Silent Eagle Never Went into Production
I have always been a fan of the F-15 Eagle. As a kid airplane lover, I loved staring at pictures of F-15s in books and magazines. Even today, it remains…
The Aircraft Doors Will Not Open in the Middle of a Flight
Some people mistakenly believe that aircraft doors can be easily opened during a flight. In fact, there have been several attempts by passengers trying to open doors mid-flight. Only one…
The Embraer A-29 Super Tucano is Far from Being “Tora-Tora”
In the Philippines, people refer to any propeller-powered warbird as "tora-tora," with the impression that propeller-powered planes are vintage. Since the Philippine Air Force (PAF) operates the mighty surface attack…
Will a Plane Pop for Being Over Pressurized?
It's easy to picture a plane's cabin as a perfectly sealed environment, a pressurized bubble protecting us from the harsh realities of the thin air at high altitudes. But the…
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The Antonov An-22, the Largest Turboprop in the World
When the name "Antonov" is mentioned, many immediately think of the An-225, which was once the world's largest aircraft until its destruction during the Ukraine-Russian war. However, Antonov's achievements in…