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,
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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
How Come Newer and More Powerful Jet Engines are Quieter
If we think about engines like the Pratt & Whitney JT8D found on the Boeing 727, 737-200, and DC-9, we can imagine a loud roaring
Reasons Why Engines on Commercial Jets are Tilted or Slanted
If you look at a commercial jet from the side, you’ll notice that the jet engines on the wings are somewhat pointed or tilted downward,
Why You Can’t Board a Boeing 747’s Upper Deck Directly
I’ve flown on a Boeing 747 multiple times, from Philippine Airlines to Lufthansa. If there’s one thing I’ve noticed during boarding, it’s that no one
The Reason Why the Planes Vibrate During Take Off
You might have noticed that on some of your plane rides, the plane suddenly vibrates as it lifts off, and then the vibration suddenly disappears.
Those Tapes You See in Planes Are Called Speed Tapes
I’m not sure if you must have videos of what seems like duct tape being used on planes. It may look like duct tape and