Ahhh, the queen of the skies. To me, it’s the most beautiful and sexiest passenger aircraft ever built, truly deserving of the title ‘queen.’ I
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The History of Long-Haul Flights
Long-haul flights have been a common occurrence for many years. Today, numerous aircraft are capable of non-stop long-haul flights exceeding 16 hours. For example, Philippine
Cathay Cargo Orders Six Next-Generation Airbus A350Fs
Cathay Cargo, the air freight division of Cathay Pacific, has ordered six next-generation Airbus A350F freighters. This move signifies Cathay’s commitment to maintaining Hong Kong’s
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
QantasLink Unveils New Airbus A220 with Stunning Artwork
Airbus Unveils QantasLink’s Newest Star QantasLink’s latest Airbus A220 has just made a grand appearance, showcasing a striking Aboriginal paint scheme. This special aircraft, part
The Different Variants of the Airbus A340
The Airbus A340 once caught my attention in 1997 when it joined Philippine Airlines at that time. At first, I was wondering what 4-engine aircraft
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
This Weird Looking Plane Actually Flew – the Kalinin K-7
There were quite a number of weird-looking planes way back. To name a few, there’s the Grumman X-29, which had a forward-swept wing, the Hughes
Why Are Jet Engines Getting Bigger and Larger?
If you are familiar with the Boeing 777-300ER, you will notice that its jet engine is huge, the GE90-115B. In fact, its diameter is as