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
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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
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,
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
Cebu Pacific Eyes Boeing 737 MAX Jets
Cebu Pacific is considering some big changes as they are in talks with Boeing about adding 737 MAX jets to its fleet. This comes as
The Story Behind the Name of the Airbus A380
Airbus has a pattern for naming planes, starting with “A3” and then two numbers. It began with the A300, A310, A320, A330, and A340. But
Difference Between Narrowbody and Widebody Aircraft
In my previous post, I talked about “narrowbody” and “widebody” aircraft, using examples like the A320 as a narrowbody and the Boeing 777 as a
What Destinations in Europe will PAL Likely Fly to?
Travelers, OFWs, and aviation enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently revealed plans to resume its Europe flights by 2025. The airline
Understanding Why Military Cargo Planes Have High Wings
When you glance at military cargo planes such as the C-17 Globemaster and the Airbus A400M, you’ll see that they usually have high wings, meaning
Historic Aircraft: The Boeing 314 Clipper Flying Boat
In the 1920s and 1930s, land-based airports were scarce. As a result, flying boats, which could land on water, became the quickest air travel method.