Why Some Boeing Planes Use Raked Wingtips
When we observe the wingtips of today's commercial aircraft, they are often equipped with wingtip devices, mostly winglets. The Boeing 737NG and the Airbus A320 feature blended winglets, while the…
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United Airlines Under Tighter FAA Scrutiny After Safety Incidents
United Airlines saw a 3.4% drop in shares this Monday, following the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) announcement that it's stepping up oversight of the airline due to recent safety concerns.…
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Boeing CEO and Other Executives to Soon Step Down
Boeing is set for significant leadership changes by the end of this year, with CEO Dave Calhoun announcing his departure alongside board chair Larry Kellner and Stan Deal, head of…
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Singapore Airlines A350 Almost Departs with Pitot Covers
A potentially serious oversight was averted at Brisbane Airport thanks to the vigilance of an alert refueller. The incident involved a Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900, which was moments away from…
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Navigating Holy Week Travel with Cebu Pacific
Holy Week is a significant time for Filipinos, marked by reflection, reunions, and often, travel. Whether it's participating in religious activities or embarking on a vacation, Cebu Pacific aims to…
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Korean Air Eyes Expansion with Airbus A350 Acquisition
Korean Air is on the brink of a significant expansion, eyeing the acquisition of approximately 20 A350 wide-body jets from Airbus, a move highlighted as the airline prepares for its…
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…
