The Different Variants of the Airbus A340
The Airbus A340 once caught my attention in 1997 when it joined Philippine Airlines at…
Why the Swing Wing is Only Limited to Military Aircraft
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat stands out for its variable sweep wings, also known as swing…
The Different Variants of the MD-80 Series
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series has been a staple for short- to medium-haul flights for…
What is the Ilyushin Il-96-400?
On November 1, 2023, the Ilyushin Il-96’s biggest model, the Il-96-400, soared into the skies…
Why Some Huge Planes Use Propellers or Turboprop Engines
This is the Airbus A400M, a purpose-built military cargo plane. From the outside, it looks…
Reasons Why Engines on Commercial Jets are Tilted or Slanted
If you look at a commercial jet from the side, you’ll notice that the jet…
Why You Can’t Board a Boeing 747’s Upper Deck Directly
I’ve flown on a Boeing 747 multiple times, from Philippine Airlines to Lufthansa. If there’s…
Those Tapes You See in Planes Are Called Speed Tapes
I’m not sure if you must have videos of what seems like duct tape being…
The S-Duct Intake of the Lockheed Tristar and Boeing 727
Many of you might get the impression that the third engine of the Lockheed L1011…
Why Are Jet Engines Getting Bigger and Larger?
If you are familiar with the Boeing 777-300ER, you will notice that its jet engine…
How Fly By Wire Has Made Flying Easier
The first time I heard the term “Fly By Wire” was when I was watching…
The Different Types of Flaps on a Plane and How They Work
Being in an airplane window seat can be quite engaging, particularly if you’re sitting near…
How a Ram Air Turbine or RAT Can Save a Plane
If you’re a fan of Air Crash Investigation, you’ve probably seen episodes where a plane’s…
The 10 Most Produced Aircraft in the World
I’ve always wondered which planes are the most produced in the world. While I initially…
The Different Types of Commercial Airliners
When we say “commercial airliners”, the first thing that comes into people’s minds are passenger…
Reasons Why Planes Land with the Nose Pointing Up
Back in the day, I thought planes landed in a straight line or even with…
Why Do Some Planes Have Multiple Tail Fins
You don’t often see multiple tail fins on today’s commercial planes like the Airbus A320…
How Far Can a Plane Go with One Engine Down
Back in the day, flying over oceans felt safer on planes like the Boeing 747,…
The Different Boeing 737 Generations
Boeing started making the 737 back in the ’60s, and guess what? They’re still making…
What Are Those White Trails in the Sky Left by Planes?
When I was a little boy, my guardian would point to the sky, showing me…
The Story Behind the Name of the Airbus A380
Airbus has a pattern for naming planes, starting with “A3” and then two numbers. It…
Difference Between Narrowbody and Widebody Aircraft
In my previous post, I talked about “narrowbody” and “widebody” aircraft, using examples like the…
The Unseen Threat of Bird Strikes on Planes
You might have seen the movie “Sully,” where a brave US Airways pilot managed to…
What You Need to Know about Autopilot in an Aircraft
Aircraft technology has truly evolved over the years. Think back to the 1940s airliners like…
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Turboprops Versus Jets
Ever wondered why some airlines only use turboprops, while others stick to jets, and some…
Understanding Why Military Cargo Planes Have High Wings
When you glance at military cargo planes such as the C-17 Globemaster and the Airbus…
Why Do Aircraft Cabins Need to Be Pressurized?
At lower altitudes, our lungs effortlessly take in the necessary oxygen. However, ascend to 10,000…
Why Fuel Stored in the Wings of an Airplane
If I posed the question, “Where do you believe aircraft fuel is stored?” to a…
The Purpose of Slats on an Airplane’s Wing
Have you ever looked out of an airplane window, wondering about the moving panels on…
The Story Behind the Boeing 747’s Signature Hump
It’s impossible to mistake the Boeing 747 for any other aircraft. Its gigantic scale in…