Imagine a scenario: you’re comfortably cruising at 35,000 feet, enjoying the in-flight movie, when a sudden announcement jolts you back to reality. The pilot informs
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The Story of the Grumman Cats
When we think of cats, we think of nimble yet ferocious creatures. They are sweet when they are your friends, but definitely deadly when they
Why the Airbus A340 Flew Out of Popularity
Way back, it was easy for me to identify Airbus planes as they were usually wide-body, twin-engine aircraft, starting with the A300. At that time,
The CFM56 is One of the Most Reliable Aircraft Engines Made
One of the most popular commercial jet engines ever made is the CFM56. Many of you might have heard of this engine in discussions about
Why is the Cockpit of the 747 Located on the Second Floor?
It’s easy to instantly recognize the Boeing 747 by its distinctive hump. This iconic bulge, a defining characteristic of the “Queen of the Skies,” isn’t
Why the Stealthy F-15SE Silent Eagle Never Went into Production
I have always been a fan of the F-15 Eagle. As a kid airplane lover, I loved staring at pictures of F-15s in books and
The Aircraft Doors Will Not Open in the Middle of a Flight
Some people mistakenly believe that aircraft doors can be easily opened during a flight. In fact, there have been several attempts by passengers trying to
The Embraer A-29 Super Tucano is Far from Being “Tora-Tora”
In the Philippines, people refer to any propeller-powered warbird as “tora-tora,” with the impression that propeller-powered planes are vintage. Since the Philippine Air Force (PAF)
Will a Plane Pop for Being Over Pressurized?
It’s easy to picture a plane’s cabin as a perfectly sealed environment, a pressurized bubble protecting us from the harsh realities of the thin air
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[POLL] Vote for the Best Low Cost Airline Livery in the World
Time for another poll, but this time we’re voting for the best low-cost airline livery in the world. I’ve pre-selected 35 low-cost airline liveries for