Commercial aircraft like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 have four engines, whereas a Lockheed F-16 fighter jet only has one engine. But how come
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Is the Boeing 737 MAX Still a Safe Plane?
The Boeing 737 MAX series is once again in the spotlight after the door plug on a 737 MAX 9 of Alaska Airlines suddenly blew
Understanding Why a Plane’s Landing Gears are Tilted
If you’ve ever seen a plane landing, particularly if you’re a plane spotter, you might have noticed that the main landing gears are often tilted
Can AirAsia Mount Direct Manila to US Mainland Flights?
In a recent media briefing, it was reported that Tony Fernandes is planning to launch flights to the United States mainland via Manila. Likely destinations
Why Turboprops Cannot Fly as High as Jet Aircraft
If there is one thing you may notice when flying on a turboprop aircraft compared to a jet aircraft, it’s that you don’t fly as
Yes, Small Planes Can Fly as High as Big Commercial Jets
There is this certain notion which I have heard too that small planes, maybe referring to turboprops, and even smaller private jets, don’t fly as
What to Do During an Emergency Onboard a Plane
The Japan Airlines JL516 incident indeed taught us a lot of lessons, but the most important lesson we can learn from here is that accidents
Understanding Why Our Ears Pop During Landing
Flying is an experience filled with unique sensations, one of which is the familiar ‘pop’ in our ears during takeoff and landing. I get this
Airlines that Operate the Boeing 737 MAX 9
The Boeing 737 MAX series has come under fire again, but this time, it is limited to one variant, the Boeing 737 MAX 9. This
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