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
Category: History
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
Why the Names of Airbus Planes Begin With “A3” or “A3XX”
Many might wonder why the names of Airbus aircraft start with an “A3” such as A300, A310, A320, A330, A340, A350, and A380. Let’s delve
Unfolding the Tale of Zest Air – From Juice Brand to Airline
Many of us hold fond childhood memories of sipping on the tangy Zest-O orange juice. Who would have ever imagined this delightful beverage brand would
Historic Aircraft: The Saunders-Roe Princess
Long before the era of jumbo jets such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, the skies were graced by massive passenger planes known as
The Problematic Cargo Door of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10, a widely used aircraft during the 1970s and 80s, was a marvel of its time, offering remarkable capabilities and efficiency for