While soaring on a 14-hour flight between two cities aboard a Boeing 777-300ER, you suddenly notice that the plane has only two engines, as opposed
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Classic Jetliners: The Tupolev Tu-104
In the 1950s, amid the race for dominance in the commercial aviation sector, the Soviet Union sought to outpace Western nations by achieving groundbreaking milestones
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental and Freighter
The Boeing 747-8, the largest and most recent variant of the Boeing 747, stands as the most magnificent passenger aircraft ever constructed. It genuinely embodies
Why Do Airplanes Dump Fuel and How Does It Work?
You may have come across the phrase “fuel dump” in relation to airplanes. If you’ve ever seen what appears to be white smoke trailing from
APU: The Jet-Like Noise on a Plane While Boarding
Ever wondered about that loud jet-like noise you hear as you board a plane? It’s not the engines starting up, but the noise of the
Why The Boeing 787-9 Can Be a Perfect Fit in the PAL Fleet
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
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,