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 our cars with fuel based on our budget and the contents of our wallet. Moreover,…
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We Expect SMC to Fix NAIA, and Not Leave it Half-Baked
The Philippines' main airport, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), urgently requires rehabilitation. Imagine, the gateway to the Philippines appears almost rural when compared to international airports like Singapore's Changi,…
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PAL Enhances Partnership with Airinmar
Philippine Airlines (PAL), the flagship carrier of the Philippines, is set to bolster its operational efficiency and cost management through an extended partnership with Airinmar, a subsidiary of AAR. This…
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United Boeing 737-800 Flight Lands Safely After Panel Loss
A United Airlines Boeing 737 flight made a safe landing in Oregon this Friday, despite losing an external panel during its journey from San Francisco. This incident, involving a Boeing…
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United Eyes Airbus A321neo Amid Boeing 737 MAX 10 Delays
United Airlines is on the verge of expanding its fleet with multiple Airbus A321neo aircraft through lease agreements, signaling a strategic shift as the airline navigates delays with Boeing's 737…
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PAL Partners with Collins Aerospace for Enhanced Operations
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to elevate its operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction through a newly forged partnership with Collins Aerospace. This collaboration marks a significant step towards optimizing PAL's…
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United Airlines Shifts Focus from Boeing 737 MAX 10 to MAX 9
United Airlines has requested Boeing to prioritize the production of the 737 MAX 9 aircraft over the yet-to-be-certified MAX 10 variant. This adjustment comes amid growing uncertainty surrounding the certification…
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Delta Braces for Boeing 737 MAX 10 Delays
Delta Air Lines is adjusting its timeline expectations for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, with potential delays pushing deliveries back to as late as 2027. In a candid conversation,…
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AirAsia Philippines Gears Up for Holy Week and Summer Rush
As Holy Week approaches, AirAsia Philippines is all set to welcome travelers heading to various provinces for their pilgrimage and summer getaways. With the sunny season drawing people out of…
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 structure on the exhaust pipes of some jet engines, like those on the 747-200 and…
