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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 of the renowned Flying Art…

Mond Ortiz November 20, 2023

Aircraft Aviation Information General Information

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 that was since I thought…

Mond Ortiz November 14, 2023

Aircraft Aviation Information Classic Turboprops

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 engine. However, as aviation progresses,…

Mond Ortiz October 21, 2023

Aircraft Aviation Information General Information

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 boards the upper deck directly…

Mond Ortiz October 18, 2023

Aircraft Aviation Information

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 H-4 "Spruce Goose," which was…

Mond Ortiz October 7, 2023

Aircraft Aviation Information General Information

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 big as the cabin of…

Mond Ortiz October 5, 2023

Aircraft Aviation Information General Information

The Different Types of Commercial Airliners

When we say "commercial airliners", the first thing that comes into people's minds are passenger jets. However, there are different types of commercial airliners and not all carries passengers. Some…

Mond Ortiz September 22, 2023

Aircraft Aviation Information Classic Jetliners

Classic Jetliners: The Vickers VC-10

In the 1960s, the market for regional jets was a crowded field with multiple manufacturers in the game. You had big names like the McDonnell Douglas DC-9, the BAC One-Eleven,…

Mond Ortiz September 15, 2023

News

China Airlines Weighs Options for Fleet Upgrade

China Airlines is in the decision-making process, choosing between Boeing's 777X and Airbus's A350-1000 to replace its current ten 777-300ERs. Kao Shing-Hwang, the airline's president, shared this update on August…

Mond Ortiz September 4, 2023

Aircraft Aviation Information General Information

How Far Can a Plane Go with One Engine Down

Back in the day, flying over oceans felt safer on planes like the Boeing 747, Airbus A340, and MD-11 because they had more than two engines. If one engine went…

Mond Ortiz August 31, 2023

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