When the name “Antonov” is mentioned, many immediately think of the An-225, which was once the world’s largest aircraft until its destruction during the Ukraine-Russian
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Rear-Mounted Versus Wing-Mounted Engines
There are only two places in an airplane where jet engines are positioned, either in the rear or aft, and at the wings. Both have
Do Airlines Read Your Feedback and Complaints?
Many Filipinos have turned to Facebook as the world’s largest center for complaints. When encountering issues with a service, such as an airline, they often
In Aviation, the Customer is Not Always Right
In the realm of commercial aviation, the mantra “the customer is always right” doesn’t apply as straightforwardly as it might in other industries. There’s a
What those Airport Runway Lights Stand For
You might be curious about the abundance of airport runway lights and why they aren’t just standard ones. Additionally, you might wonder why they come
Reasons Behind Cebu Pacific’s Blockbuster Plane Order
We are all buzzing with anticipation for Cebu Pacific’s monumental plane order, potentially the single largest in Philippine aviation history. Cebu Pacific is considering the
Take-off and Landing are the Most Dangerous Parts of a Flight
The most perilous moments during a flight are not found in the cruising phase but rather during take-off and landing, with landing being particularly hazardous.
Rain Cannot Make a Jet Engine Flame Out
I recently received a question in my social media inbox. The person asking admitted to being a nervous flyer because he was told by some
Ten Loudest Planes in the World
Planes today are getting more quiet. In fact, you barely wake up to their noise when they fly above your house at the wee hours
A Guide to Essential Safety Equipment in the Aircraft Cabin
In the airline industry, safety is of the utmost importance—a principle I consistently emphasize in my posts. Given that anything can happen during a flight