It may surprise many to learn that a type of flap known as “Swiss cheese flaps” once existed. These unique flaps, no longer found on
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The Reason Why the Boeing 777X Have Folding Wingtips
I once thought that folding wingtips were limited to military planes, particularly those used on aircraft carriers. Aircraft such as the F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-4
PAL Will Need a Robust Fleet for its Future Plans
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has set a clear goal to reestablish itself as a major airline in Asia. PAL President and COO Capt. Stanley Ng recently
Is PAL Flying to Seattle this 2024?
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 drastically altered the trajectory for most airlines. While there were high hopes for significant growth in the airline industry globally,
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
Different Tail Designs of Aircraft
Airplane tails, or vertical stabilizers, play a crucial role in the stability and control of an aircraft. If you notice, they come in various designs,
Why was the Convair 990 built?
It was the 1960s, and two of the most dominant jetliners at that time were the Boeing 707 and the Douglas DC-8. They offered more
Does Having More Propeller Blades Benefit Planes?
Ever wondered why some planes have two propeller blades while others have three or four? For example, the DHC Dash 8-300 has only a 4-bladed
The Different Engines of the Airbus A320 Family
If you’ve flown on an Airbus A320 more than once, particularly in the Philippines, you might have noticed that they don’t all sound the same.
Is the F/A-18 Super Hornet better than the F-14 Tomcat?
The two ‘Top Gun’ films were highly successful. The first one, released in the 1980s, made people fall in love with the Grumman F-14 Tomcat.