There’s this little Airbus plane that we call the “baby bus.” It’s none other than the Airbus A318. It’s even smaller than the A220-100 but
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How Airlines Choose Their Routes and Destinations
We all want Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines to fly to certain destinations. For example, we wish PAL would fly to Chicago, Rome,
The S-Duct Intake of the Lockheed Tristar and Boeing 727
Many of you might get the impression that the third engine of the Lockheed L1011 and the Boeing 727 is actually located on top of
This Weird Looking Plane Actually Flew – the Kalinin K-7
There were quite a number of weird-looking planes way back. To name a few, there’s the Grumman X-29, which had a forward-swept wing, the Hughes
The Chances of Boeing Increasing its Presence in the Philippines
Boeing used to be a dominant force in the Philippines from the 1980s to the mid-2000s. Philippine Airlines operated the 747-400, 747-200, 737-400, and 737-300.
Why Are Jet Engines Getting Bigger and Larger?
If you are familiar with the Boeing 777-300ER, you will notice that its jet engine is huge, the GE90-115B. In fact, its diameter is as
How Fly By Wire Has Made Flying Easier
The first time I heard the term “Fly By Wire” was when I was watching a documentary about fighter jets, specifically the F-16. This fighter
What Happens When the Engines Fail at Cruise Altitude?
I think one reason some air passengers are scared of flying is the idea that if the engine fails, the plane will just drop from
The Different Types of Flaps on a Plane and How They Work
Being in an airplane window seat can be quite engaging, particularly if you’re sitting near or at the rear part of the plane. This spot
Is Cebu Pacific Going for the Boeing 737 MAX?
Amid the ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engines, which have led to delivery delays for Airbus and even grounded planes for maintenance,