Ever taken a good look at the engines of planes like the A340-300s, A330-300s, or some A320 and A321s? You might have been surprised to
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Understanding the Concept of Red Eye Flights
Have you ever experienced a Red Eye Flight, those flights that occur late in the evening or in the early morning hours? Often, budget airlines
Why the Names of Airbus Planes Begin With “A3” or “A3XX”
Many might wonder why the names of Airbus aircraft start with an “A3” such as A300, A310, A320, A330, A340, A350, and A380. Let’s delve
The Purpose and Function of a Jet Bridge
For those of you who frequently fly, you’ve undoubtedly walked through a jet bridge. It’s the passageway that ushers you from the boarding area to
PAL A350-1000 Jets Will Be Configured with 380 Seats
The finalized deal between Philippine Airlines and Airbus, which includes the purchase of nine A350-1000 widebody jets, was a highlight of the 2023 Paris Air
Classic Jetliners: The Hawker Siddeley Trident
The world of aviation in the mid-20th century saw the arrival of the Hawker Siddeley Trident, a British trijet airliner that made its first flight
The World’s Largest Commercial Jet Orders of All Time
Recently, there’s been a wave of large-scale aircraft purchases, with airlines snapping up high volumes of planes. Notably, Indian airlines Indigo and Air India have
How Planes Flying Avoid Mid-Air Collisions
In an earlier article, I talked about how busy our skies can be. With Flightradar24, we can see that around 20,000 planes can be in
Wake Turbulence Categories: Heavy, Medium, and Light
Surely you’ve listened to a chat between a pilot and control tower. They sometimes talk about Heavy, Medium, or Light. You might think they’re just
Historic Aircraft: The Bristol Brabazon
While I was working on an article about aircraft with contra-rotating propellers, I found a unique looking plane that immediately intrigued me. After looking into