On March 29, a routine journey from San Francisco to Paris took an unexpected detour for passengers aboard United Airlines Flight UA990 made an emergency
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IndiGo May Enter into an Airbus A350 Order
Budget airline IndiGo is setting its sights on the skies above with a possible Airbus A350 order. This move signals the carrier’s ambition to expand
Why Some Boeing Planes Use Raked Wingtips
When we observe the wingtips of today’s commercial aircraft, they are often equipped with wingtip devices, mostly winglets. The Boeing 737NG and the Airbus A320
United Airlines Under Tighter FAA Scrutiny After Safety Incidents
United Airlines saw a 3.4% drop in shares this Monday, following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) announcement that it’s stepping up oversight of the airline
How Much Fuel Do Aircraft Carry for a Flight
Unlike cars, aircraft are not typically filled to full tank capacity. We’re accustomed to filling our cars with fuel based on our budget and the
United Boeing 737-800 Flight Lands Safely After Panel Loss
A United Airlines Boeing 737 flight made a safe landing in Oregon this Friday, despite losing an external panel during its journey from San Francisco.
Ethiopian Airlines Orders Eight Boeing 777-9 Jets
Ethiopian Airlines has announced its purchase of eight Boeing 777-9 jets, marking the first African carrier to invest in the advanced 777X widebody aircraft. The
The Current State of Former PAL 737 Jets
Before making the switch to Airbus aircraft, Philippine Airlines (PAL) predominantly flew a fleet of Boeing planes, including the popular 737 model, Boeing’s top-seller. PAL
Those Fins on the Engine Cowlings are Called Strakes
If you look out at the jet engines from your window, you might notice some small fins attached to the cowling of the jet engine.
The Story of the NASA DC-8
Filipino aviation enthusiasts and avgeeks have been buzzing with excitement over the arrival of the NASA DC-8 in the Philippines to conduct research on air