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. As I often point out,…
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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 quality. The highly modified Douglas…
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Emirates to Send Engineers to Oversee Boeing 777 Production
The issues Boeing is currently facing are starting to alarm other airlines and customers, particularly those with large orders, such as Emirates Airlines. In a decisive move to ensure the…
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Emirates Enhances Australian Routes with Additional Flights
Emirates is ramping up its operations in to certain Australian routes a move that's set to benefit travelers. Starting October 1, the airline's second daily flight EK430/431 from Dubai to…
Understanding the Mystery Behind Boeing’s 777 No Winglets
We all know that winglets, or those little "fins" you see at the wingtips of an aircraft, serve a purpose, and that is to improve efficiency and save fuel. You…
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PAL is the 8th Most On-Time Airline in Asia Pacific in 2023
They began 2023 with quite a number of challenges, such as numerous complaints about its services like delays, cancelled flights, and poor inflight amenities. But if there is one thing…
Decoding the Names of Airbus and Boeing Planes
We know the Boeing 777-300ER as the B777-300ER, and the Airbus A321neo as A321neo, right? But when you read more about these planes serving a particular airline, you might come…
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Emirates to Hire 5,000 Cabin Crew for Airbus A350 Fleet
If there is one Middle East airline that I highly encourage aspirants to consider for a cabin crew position, it would be Emirates! And the best news now is Emirates…
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Emirates and Azul Elevate Their Partnership
Emirates and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras S.A (Azul) have recently enhanced their alliance. This collaboration marks a new phase in their partnership, where members of Emirates Skywards and TudoAzul, the…
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Emirates Ups the Ante with A380 on Vienna Routes
Here's some news for travelers flying between Dubai and Vienna! Starting February 21st and running until March 30th, 2024, Emirates is enhancing its service to Vienna on flights EK127 and…