March is National Women’s Month. As such, airlines have been organizing flights with all-female crews to empower other women to pursue careers in what is
Category: History
The MD-12 Double Decker is a Vision Unfulfilled Story
The concept of a full-length double deck commercial jetliner was not originally an Airbus concept after they created the A380. The Boeing 747 was originally
Remembering Club 707, the Airplane Restaurant in the 80s
I’m sure 80s kids from south of Manila are familiar with this. Remember that airplane restaurant called “Club 707”, a Boeing 707 parked at the
The First Plane to Fly Transatlantic Nonstop
Aviation is indeed full of interesting historical stories: the first flight ever, the first jet aircraft, the first Pacific crossing, and so much more. One
The History of Low-Cost Carriers
AirAsia, Southwest Airlines, easyJet, FlyDubai, Jet Blue, Jet Star, and Ryanair are synonymous with affordable air travel. These low-cost carriers (LCCs) have revolutionized the aviation
Five Early Airlines You May Not Know Of
When we think of early airlines, names like DELAG, KLM, Qantas, Pan Am, TWA, Avianca, and BOAC often come to mind. However, there were other,
The History of Long-Haul Flights
Long-haul flights have been a common occurrence for many years. Today, numerous aircraft are capable of non-stop long-haul flights exceeding 16 hours. For example, Philippine
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
PAL’s DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter Fleet in 1955
Philippine Airlines has operated a variety of aircraft since its inception in 1941. Excluding their sub-variants, the airline has flown more than 30 different types
The Story of Filipinas Orient Airways
There were a number of airlines that have left their mark on the history of Philippine aviation, such as Air Philippines, Zest Air, SEAir, Asian