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The Different Aircraft Wing Configurations
In the realm of aviation, the smallest elements often have significant implications. These seemingly minor…
Australia Denies Qatar Airways’ Request for Additional Flights
The Australian government has denied Qatar Airways’ request to increase its number of flights to…
Avolon Anticipates Supply Chain Hurdles to Extend into 2025
Despite the current attempts to stabilize production, Avolon, the third largest aircraft lessor globally, foresees…
Airplanes Have Horns, And It’s Not for Honking on Other Planes
Just like cars, trains, and boats, planes are also equipped with horns. However, the purpose…
Cebu Pacific Soars as a Leading Brand in the Philippines
Cebu Pacific has proudly clinched third place as the country’s strongest brand for 2023. The…
The World’s Longest Non-Stop Flights in 2023
The innovation of ultra-long range aircraft has certainly transformed global connectivity. Aircraft models such as…
Virgin Australia Defends Sydney Airport Slot Use
Virgin Australia, based in Brisbane International, is firm in its stance that they’re not preventing…
Flight Attendants Train Immensely for Scenarios They Pray Will Not Happen
Flight attendants greet potential danger with a smile every day. Beneath all the glamour and…
Emirates Introduces Meal Preordering to Reduce Food Wastage
Full-service airlines such as Emirates are now adopting strategies that were once the domain of…
United Airlines is Launching Direct Manila – San Francisco Flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has long reigned as the sole operator offering a direct route from…
Reason Behind Why the A380 Utilizes Only Two Reverse Thrust
You may find yourself pondering how a colossal aircraft like the Airbus A380 manages to…
AirAsia Philippines Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Performance
AirAsia Philippines is taking to the skies with an exceptional performance this second half of…
The Reasons Why Most Commercial Planes are Painted White
Ever found yourself pondering why the exterior of most commercial planes, such as Philippine Airlines,…
These Planes Have a Parachute Incase it Fails Midflight
Parachutes are uncommon in passenger aircraft. In cases like an engine failure mid-flight, pilots are…
CAAP and ICAO Boost Philippine Air Traffic Management
In an effort to elevate Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Aeronautical Information Services/Management (AIS/AIM) in…
Classic Jetliners: The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
Trijets have always captured my imagination, tracing back to my childhood when I received a…
Never Give-Up Until You Become a Flight Attendant
I’ve shared numerous stories about flight attendants who’ve displayed great determination. Several of them faced…
Emirates Network Connects Travelers to 800 Cities Worldwide
As we all know, connectivity is key in the world of aviation. Emirates Airline, with…
Understanding How Do Airplanes Fly
A message from a reader recently landed in my inbox, stating, “sir Mond, you’ve been…
American Airlines and JetBlue to Dissolve Northeast Alliance
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways announced on July 21, 2023, they would begin to disassemble…
Pegasus Airlines Boosts Fleet with 36 New A321neo Aircraft
Pegasus Airlines has decided to take its fleet to new heights by signing an agreement…
Delta Expands Fleet with A220 Jets and Posts Record Revenues
Delta Air Lines, based at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson, plans to increase its fleet with twelve…
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 717
Way back the early 2000s, Cebu Pacific was considering the purchase of a new aircraft…
Cathay Pacific Steers Towards Sustainability with SAF
Cathay Pacific is making strides towards its environmental goal. The airline aims to replace 10%…
When Airplanes Reverse by Themselves, or Powerback
It’s common knowledge that a variety of vehicles, from cars to boats, even trains, can…
AirAsia Philippines Maintains High OTP for First Half of 2023
A key measure of an airline’s efficiency and customer service is its On-Time Performance (OTP),…
Classic Jetliners: The Tupolev Tu-144
Pose the question about the earliest and quickest commercial passenger aircraft, and you’ll find many…
PAL and PAL Express Shine in International Safety Audits
In a recent development that further reinforces its reputation for safety, Philippine Airlines (PAL) successfully…
Cebu Pacific Partners with Airlink to Boost Disaster Relief Efforts
Cebu Pacific is the latest addition to the global network of airlines and logistic partners…
What You Go Through to Become a Flight Attendant
Things may seem easy until you’re there. When we see successful people, we think “sinwerte…
PAL Releases Timetable of Flights for July 2023
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has unveiled their comprehensive flight timetable for the month of July 2023,…
Boeing Delivers More Passenger Jets in June
Boeing is making impressive strides. In fact, Boeing reported delivering 60 passenger jets in June,…
What is the Purpose of Eyebrow Windows on a 737 and MD-80
Perhaps you’ve observed the small windows perched above the main cockpit windows in vintage aircraft…
Emirates Serves 40 Million Chocolates Every Year
If you’ve ever dreamed about the boundless chocolate factory in “Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory,” you’ll…
Why Flight Attendants Stare Outside or at the Cabin During Takeoff
Have you noticed that flight attendants try to avoid contact with passengers and each other…
Northern Pacific Airways Readies for Maiden Commercial Flight
Northern Pacific Airways is getting ready for its inaugural commercial flight. This flight is slated…
Modern Jetliners: The Ilyushin Il-96
Only 30 of these planes have been built, with only two airlines, Aeroflot and Cubana,…
Classic Jetliners: The Aerospatiale – BAC Concorde
The era when the Aerospatiale – BAC Concorde first graced the skies was truly a…
The Return of A380 Superjumbos to Airbus for Inspections
Airbus, the manufacturer of the A380 superjumbo, is expecting a reunion of sorts. Two years…
What Happens When an Engine Fails During Takeoff?
“What will happen if an engine were to fail during take-off?” As a child, this…
Investigation Underway into Engine Fire on United 737 MAX
On a recent Friday, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced that it is…
How Airline Interline Agreements are Shaping Air Travel
This year has seen Emirates expand its global reach by establishing more interline agreements with…
Understanding Aircraft Navigation Systems
Air travel is accentuated not only by the speed and efficiency it offers but also…
PAL and Creditors Enter into Share Swap Deal
PAL Holdings, the parent firm of Philippine Airlines, has shifted gears with a fresh strategy….
Montreal Welcomes Emirates to Its Skyline
It’s a day for celebration as the Emirates brand extends its roots deeper into Canadian…
AirAsia Philippines Connects Cebu with Northeast Asia
AirAsia Philippines is intensifying its footprint in Northeast Asia, launching three flights a week to…
Why is Boarding Done on the Left Side of the Plane
You might not have given it much thought, and it may not seem important, but…
It is Not True That Aboitiz Owns Majority of AirAsia Philippines
In the world of business, rumors can run rampant and stir up unnecessary confusion. One…
Do You Need Backers to Become a Flight Attendant?
Some individuals approach me with a question, influenced by the ever-gossipy ‘Maritess’ next door: “Is…
Airbus to be Testing a New Wing Technology for Future Aircraft
Airbus is meticulously preparing for the future. In fact, Airbus is escalating testing on a…