Philippine Airlines (PAL) operated six Airbus A350-900s until the pandemic hit, which forced the airline to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As a result,
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The F-4 Phantom II and its Anhedral Horizontal Stabilizers
I used to think the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom was an unattractive fighter, especially when compared to the sleek designs of the F-14, F-15, F-16,
Differences Between F-35 Variants and How to Spot Them
I remember watching the documentary film “Battle of the X-Planes,” which documented the fierce competition between Boeing and Lockheed for the Joint Strike Fighter project.
Airbus A321XLR vs Boeing 737 MAX 10
The classic debate continues: Airbus A320 versus Boeing 737. This debate has been ongoing for years, with enthusiasts and professionals offering varied opinions. While I
All About the Concorde’s Droop Nose
The Aerospatiale Concorde was such a beautiful bird. Even today, I still dream of seeing a Concorde in person, even though they are all now
Explaining Why Airlines are Ordering a Huge Number of Planes
Cebu Pacific’s recent order of more than 100 Airbus planes has made waves in the Philippines’ aviation industry. This marks the first time a local
The Britten Norman Islander Continues to be Produced to this Day
The first time I laid eyes on a Britten-Norman Islander was during a visit to the DPR-College of Aviation campus. I had only seen it
What are Trim Tabs and How do they Work?
Every part of an aircraft is designed with a specific and important function, no matter how big or small. As the saying goes, “the devil
Should the Fasten Seatbelt Sign Remain On All the Time?
I’ve been reading a lot about passengers and crew getting injured due to clear air turbulence (CAT). The severity of CAT can be alarming, with
We Should End that Habit of Unfastening Seatbelts After Landing
I’ve noticed that during my domestic flights in the Philippines, many passengers tend to unfasten their seatbelts immediately after the plane lands, even while it’s