When you see a plane flying in the sky from the ground, it might appear to be moving slowly. The same illusion can occur when
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The Time a Pilot Refused to Land a Plane Amid Unruly Passengers
We all understand the paramount importance of safety in the aviation industry. Airlines will never compromise safety for comfort or convenience. If there’s a need
Why Delta Wings Are Not Used in Commercial Aircraft Today
There are various wing shapes found in aircraft, with swept-back, rectangular, and tapered wings being the most common in today’s aircraft. Another type is the
How the Pratt & Whitney Issue will Affect Philippine Airlines
We are all well aware that among the airlines in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific is likely to be the most severely affected by the Pratt
PAL’s DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter Fleet in 1955
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
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,