Why the F-117 Nighthawk was Given the “F” Designation
When it was first revealed in 1990 during Operation Desert Storm, the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, also known as the "Stealth Fighter," took the world by surprise. First of all, it…
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Delta Adds First-Ever Salt Lake City to Seoul Route
Delta Airlines is expanding its global reach with the launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) on June 12,…
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Southwest Airlines Faces Pressure to Modernize Operations
Southwest Airlines is facing growing pressure from activist investors who believe the company’s business model is outdated. The pressure is increasing on CEO Robert Jordan to modernize Southwest’s operations and…
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Sunlight Air Resumes Manila to Busuanga Flights This October
Sunlight Air is bringing back its much-loved Manila to Busuanga route starting on October 27, 2024. The boutique airline will operate non-stop daily flights between Manila (NAIA Terminal 2) and…
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PAL Faces Delays in Aircraft Deliveries
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is grappling with challenges as it faces aircraft shortages that impact its operations. One of the immediate consequences is the temporary halt of its Dammam route due…
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Boeing Halts 737 Production Due to Ongoing Strike
Boeing has announced the complete halt of its 737 aircraft production in Washington state as a result of the ongoing strike by machinists from the International Association of Machinists and…
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Cathay Pacific to Introduce Dallas-Fort Worth Flights
Cathay Pacific will introduce flights to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport starting on April 24, 2025. This new route marks the airline's continued efforts to increase its presence in North America…
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Airbus Strengthens Support for AFP Equipment Modernization
Airbus is poised to play a vital role in the expansion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under the "Horizon 3" military modernization program. Speaking ahead of the…
Should the PAF Consider the Airbus A330 MRTT?
Today, I attended a media briefing where Airbus Defense presented their product offerings for the Philippines' defense requirements. They showcased a lot, including the A400M, the C295 MPA, the H225M…
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The 1966 Mid-air Collision Between the XB-70 and F-104
The Cold War led to the development of many experimental and production aircraft that could reach incredible speeds. Think of Mach 3-capable interceptors like the MiG-25 Foxbat, spy planes like…
