“In preparation for take-off, please make sure your seat belts are fastened, tray tables stowed, seats in upright position, and your window shades open.” These
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The First Flight of the F-16 Fighting Falcon
It was just a normal day on January 20, 1974, at General Dynamics, where the F-16 Fighting Falcon was scheduled for a high-speed taxi test.
Decoding the Names of Airbus and Boeing Planes
We know the Boeing 777-300ER as the B777-300ER, and the Airbus A321neo as A321neo, right? But when you read more about these planes serving a
Why is the P-47 Thunderbolt so Big Compared to its Counterparts?
This aircraft was not really my favorite, but I just loved how it looked. This is no less than the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, otherwise known
Why Fighter Jets are so Loud Compared to Commercial Aircraft?
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
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