El Al, an Israeli airline, is the only one whose planes have a missile defense system. This implies each El Al plane, Boeing 787s, 777s, and
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The different lights you see in an airplane and their purposes
It’s natural to ask why aircraft need so many lights. Each light has a specific function, most of which is safety-related. They have a dual
The Airbus A320 is the first fly-by-wire commercial plane
Right now, the Airbus A320 is the best-selling and most popular single-aisle plane in the world. The A320 is a staple of the fleets of
Reminders to all traveling by air this Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again when we celebrate Christmas and New Year’s! For the first time in years, we will be celebrating these reunions
The Airbus A320 and the A340 do share the same engines
The Airbus A320-200 and the A340-300 are two different planes. The former is a narrowbody short range aircraft while the latter is a widebody long
The similarities between the fleet of Cathay Pacific and PAL
Some think that Philippine Airlines’ main competitor is Cebu Pacific. Honestly, I really don’t see Cebu Pacific as main competitor of PAL as the former
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[POLL] The future fleet of PAL and PALexpress
The fact that Philippine Airlines is currently expanding is a strong indication that they will require new planes. Add to it the fact that times
The F-86D Saber Dog of the Philippine Air Force
The North American F-86D Saber Dog is an all-weather interceptor derived from the F-86 Sabre. While it shares the same F-86 designation, it only shares
The BAe 146 and Avro RJ100 in the Philippines
The BAe 146 and its variant, the Avro RJ100, were valuable jet aircraft for short runways previously only accessible by turboprop planes. Three Philippine airlines
Things you should never do when riding an airplane
In order for everyone to have a calm and enjoyable flight, I previously blogged on appropriate aircraft etiquette. Here are some suggestions for things travelers