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
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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
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental and Freighter
The Boeing 747-8, the largest and most recent variant of the Boeing 747, stands as the most magnificent passenger aircraft ever constructed. It genuinely embodies
Just How Fast Do Airplanes Fly?
When we see an airplane flying in the sky from the ground, it may seem that it is flying slow. The same thing happens when
The Top 10 Largest Airplanes in the World of All Time
Throughout history, humans have been fascinated by the idea of flight, and as technology advanced, so did our ability to build larger and more powerful
First reactivated Lufthansa A380 flies to Manila for maintenance
After more than two years in storage, the first reactivated Lufthansa Airbus A380 flew to Manila Philippines for around a month of heavy maintenance. The