Aviation history in the Philippines began as early as the 1920s; however, it was in the 1930s when the first transpacific flight happened, not by
Category: History
Fifteen firsts in aviation history that everybody must know
The aviation industry is rich in history and interesting stories. As an AVgeek, reading about the industry’s rich history makes me appreciate it even more.
AirAsia: The story of the world’s 13-time best low-cost airline
Last year, I had the opportunity to meet Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia Berhad and now Capital A. In addition, I was able to
A brief look at the history of flight attendants
I’ve always been interested in flight attendants since I feel there is so much to learn from them that I want to share with everyone.
The First Airport in Metro Manila was Located in Caloocan
Many people believe that the Manila International Airport, later renamed Ninoy Aquino International Airport, was the first international airport in the National Capital Region. Little
The world’s first full-length double decker passenger plane
The Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 are the two aircraft that come to mind when one thinks of a double decker planes. In terms of
Turboprop planes in the PAL fleet from past to present
Turboprop airliners are particularly useful for interisland travel in an archipelago like the Philippines. Although jet-powered commercial aircraft came to dominate Philippine skies after the
The first turboprop of PAL, the Vickers Viscount 784
A turboprop airplane is distinct from one with a piston engine powering the propeller. The propeller on a piston plane is turned by the crankshaft
Remembering the most popular trijet commercial planes
Three-engine widebody aircraft, also known as trijet commercial planes, are no longer seen, but they did make their mark in the aviation industry in the
The F-86D Saber Dog of the Philippine Air Force
The North American F-86D Saber Dog is an all-weather interceptor derived from the F-86 Sabre. While it shares the same F-86 designation, it only shares