As Philippine Airlines (PAL) looks to expand its long-haul routes and strengthen its position in the global aviation market, there has been a lot of
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Historic Aircraft: The Saunders-Roe Princess
Long before the era of jumbo jets such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, the skies were graced by massive passenger planes known as
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A220
We have become accustomed to Airbus aircraft bearing the A3XX naming convention, with the A320 family positioned as the manufacturer’s response to the single-aisle or
FAA’s Stand Against Unruly Passengers: Zero-Tolerance Policy
It is disheartening that some passengers assault flight attendants for simply doing their jobs and enforcing airline safety rules and policies. While physical attacks on
PAL Takes the Record for the Longest Non-Stop 777-300ER Flight
Philippine Airlines (PAL) typically operates its Manila-New York-Manila flights using the Airbus A350-900. However, due to a limited number of A350s remaining in the fleet,
Top 10 Longest-Range Commercial Passenger Planes of 2023
The aviation landscape is rapidly evolving as aircraft manufacturers strive to create commercial planes that can fly further and faster than ever before. As such
The World’s Longest Non-Stop Passenger Flights of 2023
In recent times, commercial airlines have increasingly incorporated ultra long-haul non-stop flights into their itineraries. These extended routes reduce travel durations between distant cities and
The Great Debate: Window Seat or Aisle Seat?
One of the most common debates among travelers on a plane is the classic window seat versus aisle seat dilemma. While some travelers have a
The Problematic Cargo Door of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10, a widely used aircraft during the 1970s and 80s, was a marvel of its time, offering remarkable capabilities and efficiency for
Reverse Thrust: Slowing Down a Plane After Landing
In an earlier article, we explored various methods pilots use to decelerate an aircraft after landing. One such technique is the application of reverse thrust.