You may have noticed the saw-tooth design on the exhaust nozzles of Boeing’s 737, 787, and 747-8 engines. In contrast, this design is absent from
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Commercial Aircraft with Outstanding Safety Records
I have never doubted that air travel is the safest form of travel today. Given the amount of focus on safety, your chances of being
Why Didn’t Boeing Create a 747 with just Two Engines?
The Boeing 747, often referred to as the “Queen of the Skies,” is renowned for its size, range, beauty, and four-engine configuration. However, there are
The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Was Not a Right Fit for PAL
Philippine Airlines was an operator of Boeing 747 for 35 years. Why didn’t PAL consider operating the latest version of the jumbo jet, the 747-8
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
At What Speed are We Actually Flying in a Commercial Plane?
When you see a plane flying in the sky from the ground, it might appear to be moving slowly. The same illusion can occur when
How Come Newer and More Powerful Jet Engines are Quieter
If we think about engines like the Pratt & Whitney JT8D found on the Boeing 727, 737-200, and DC-9, we can imagine a loud roaring
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 one thing I’ve noticed during boarding, it’s that no one
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 its time, coupled with its unique signature hump, has earned
The Chevrons on Boeing 747-8, 787, and 737 MAX Jets
The majority of a plane’s external components are more than just for visual appeal. They each serve a purpose. The winglets and flat-bottom engines, for