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
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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.
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
Classic Jetliners: The McDonnell Douglas DC-10
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10, the most renowned trijet widebody aircraft in history, stands out as an intriguing commercial aircraft I’ve had the pleasure to observe.
Classic Jetliners: The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
Trijets have always captured my imagination, tracing back to my childhood when I received a children’s book about airplanes. One of the pages presented a
Modern Jetliners: The Ilyushin Il-96
Only 30 of these planes have been built, with only two airlines, Aeroflot and Cubana, using them. The Ilyushin Il-96 is a Russian long-range commercial