Why are the engines on the Boeing 777 angled inward?
Observing certain large jetliners, such as the Boeing 777 or the classic Boeing 747, from…
Ten Mind-blowing Air Travel Facts You Should Know
As air travel demand continues to grow, it is important to share some fascinating facts…
Are Chevrons on Boeing Engines Going Obsolete?
You may have noticed the saw-tooth design on the exhaust nozzles of Boeing’s 737, 787,…
What is TCAS or Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System?
Mid-air collisions are really scary. Usually, chances of survival are slim during these incidents, especially…
The 500-seater Short-Range Jumbo Jet Called the Boeing 747SR
It might seem that densely-configured widebody planes, like the Airbus A330 operated by Cebu Pacific,…
How Wing Shape Affects Aircraft Speed
The Cessna 172, like the A-10 Warthog, has a straight-wing design. The Airbus A350, like…
There is Still No Direct Replacement for the Boeing 757
There are ongoing talks and debates among avgeeks about whether the Airbus A321XLR is the…
Differences Between PW1100G and CFM LEAP Turbofan Engines
When discussing new generation narrowbody commercial aircraft like the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX…
All About the Concorde’s Droop Nose
The Aerospatiale Concorde was such a beautiful bird. Even today, I still dream of seeing…
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 Scramjet Propulsion Powers Aircraft Beyond Mach 5
Sometimes, I still find myself on a Top Gun Maverick high after watching it on…
The Push-Pull Configuration on Airplanes
Some planes from the past feature a unique design where two propellers are mounted on…
At What Speeds Do Planes Take-Off
During an incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport where a Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER…
How Air Temperature Affects Aircraft Take-off Performance
Last March and April, we in the Philippines experienced the El Niño phenomenon, with temperatures…
Why Don’t Commercial Airplanes Have Parachutes?
Imagine a scenario: you’re comfortably cruising at 35,000 feet, enjoying the in-flight movie, when a…
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…
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…
Rear-Mounted Versus Wing-Mounted Engines
There are only two places in an airplane where jet engines are positioned, either in…
Rain Cannot Make a Jet Engine Flame Out
I recently received a question in my social media inbox. The person asking admitted to…
Why Some Boeing Planes Use Raked Wingtips
When we observe the wingtips of today’s commercial aircraft, they are often equipped with wingtip…
How Much Fuel Do Aircraft Carry for a Flight
Unlike cars, aircraft are not typically filled to full tank capacity. We’re accustomed to filling…
The Function of the Cone at the Exhaust of Jet Engines
If there’s one feature on commercial planes that has always intrigued me, it’s the cone-shaped…
What Happens When Reverse Thrust is Deployed Mid-flight?
Whenever I travel by plane, several questions linger in my mind. What if, what if,…
Reasons Why Jet Engines are Mounted Lower than the Wing
If there’s one thing common about most commercial jet aircraft, it’s that their engines are…
Those Fins on the Engine Cowlings are Called Strakes
If you look out at the jet engines from your window, you might notice some…
What Difference Do Sharklets and Wing Fences Make on an A320?
If you’ve ever flown on an Airbus A320, which many of us have, you might…
The Story Why a Cockpit is Called a Cockpit
Ask anyone where the pilot controls the plane, and the first word they will say…
Why Turbofans Produce More Thrust than Turboprops
I recently found myself in a conversation with a friend about planes, and he started…
Why Huge Cargo Planes Have Anhedral Wings
We all know that planes come in different shapes, sizes, and designs. Some may also…
How Jet Engines Handle Rain and Hail While Flying
Any nervous flyer, or even sometimes newbie flyers, might think that rain can cause an…