You might be wondering why some airlines, like Middle Eastern carriers, have more than 200 planes and operate from huge airports, while others maintain a
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The Different Aircraft Wing Configurations
In the realm of aviation, the smallest elements often have significant implications. These seemingly minor aspects not only contribute to the aircraft’s visual appeal, but
Airplanes Have Horns, And It’s Not for Honking on Other Planes
Just like cars, trains, and boats, planes are also equipped with horns. However, the purpose of airplane horns is quite different. While horns in cars,
The World’s Longest Non-Stop Flights in 2023
The innovation of ultra-long range aircraft has certainly transformed global connectivity. Aircraft models such as the Airbus A350, Boeing 787, and Boeing 777 have revolutionized
Reason Behind Why the A380 Utilizes Only Two Reverse Thrust
You may find yourself pondering how a colossal aircraft like the Airbus A380 manages to halt its momentum after touching down. Naturally, it employs a
The Reasons Why Most Commercial Planes are Painted White
Ever found yourself pondering why the exterior of most commercial planes, such as Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia, among others, are painted white for
These Planes Have a Parachute Incase it Fails Midflight
Parachutes are uncommon in passenger aircraft. In cases like an engine failure mid-flight, pilots are trained to glide the plane safely to land. Passenger or
Classic Jetliners: The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
Trijets have always captured my imagination, tracing back to my childhood when I received a children’s book about airplanes. One of the pages presented a
Understanding How Do Airplanes Fly
A message from a reader recently landed in my inbox, stating, “sir Mond, you’ve been writing a lot of technical stuff on airplanes but there
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 717
Way back the early 2000s, Cebu Pacific was considering the purchase of a new aircraft to replace their outdated DC-9s. The Boeing 717 was a