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
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Why Are Biplanes and Triplanes No Longer Being Produced
During the 1920s and 1930s, biplanes and triplanes were the dominant types of aircraft. A biplane has two wings stacked one above the other, while
The Different Variants of the Airbus A340
The Airbus A340 once caught my attention in 1997 when it joined Philippine Airlines at that time. At first, I was wondering what 4-engine aircraft
Why Are Airlines Putting in Huge Aircraft Orders
Lately, we’ve been seeing airlines placing huge aircraft orders, not just in tens, but in the hundreds. The Indian aviation industry is a prime example,
Why the Swing Wing is Only Limited to Military Aircraft
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat stands out for its variable sweep wings, also known as swing wings, which can alter their sweep angle to suit different
The Different Variants of the MD-80 Series
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series has been a staple for short- to medium-haul flights for many leading airlines, especially in the United States. Even today,
What is the Ilyushin Il-96-400?
On November 1, 2023, the Ilyushin Il-96’s biggest model, the Il-96-400, soared into the skies for the first time. The Il-96-400M can hold around 370
Why Some Huge Planes Use Propellers or Turboprop Engines
This is the Airbus A400M, a purpose-built military cargo plane. From the outside, it looks similar to the US-made Lockheed C-5 Galaxy and Boeing C-17
Classic Jetliners: The Fokker F28 Fellowship
You might know this plane, especially since the Philippine Air Force uses it too—the Fokker F28 Fellowship. After the commercial success of the Fokker F27
The Safest Seats in a Plane
Air travel is indeed the safest way to travel nowadays, given the unprecedented attention to safety and standards in place. Despite that, some people still