My earliest memory of boarding a Boeing 737-300 from Philippine Airlines dates back to the early 2000s. At that time, something about the aircraft caught
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Cathay Pacific Close to Choosing Boeing 777-8F Freighter Planes
There’s a buzz in the aviation industry, and it’s all about Cathay Pacific Airways. The Hong Kong carrier is reportedly on the brink of a
Thai Airways is Letting Go of its A380 Superjumbos
With the aviation industry witnessing a significant shift, airlines are increasingly replacing their superjumbo A380s with more efficient, long-range twin-engine widebody aircraft. One such airline
What Does It Mean When an Aircraft is ETOPS Rated
While soaring on a 14-hour flight between two cities aboard a Boeing 777-300ER, you suddenly notice that the plane has only two engines, as opposed
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
Historic Aircraft: The Saunders-Roe Princess
Long before the era of jumbo jets such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, the skies were graced by massive passenger planes known as
PAL Takes the Record for the Longest Non-Stop 777-300ER Flight
Philippine Airlines (PAL) typically operates its Manila-New York-Manila flights using the Airbus A350-900. However, due to a limited number of A350s remaining in the fleet,
Top 10 Longest-Range Commercial Passenger Planes of 2023
The aviation landscape is rapidly evolving as aircraft manufacturers strive to create commercial planes that can fly further and faster than ever before. As such
Historical Aircraft: The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Boeing’s legacy of building large aircraft extends far beyond the iconic Boeing 747. Among their notable large aircraft is the Model 377 Stratocruiser, featuring a
Exploring the World of the Flying Boats
When we think of large aircraft, the Boeing 747, C-5 Galaxy, and the Spruce Goose immediately come to mind. However, these planes were not the