Surely you’ve listened to a chat between a pilot and control tower. They sometimes talk about Heavy, Medium, or Light. You might think they’re just
Tag: A380
Global Airlines Acquires Used Airbus A380
In a surprising twist in the aviation industry, the A380, once falling out of favor, has been given a new lease on life. Despite 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
Why PAL Chose to Purchase the Airbus A350-1000 Over the A380
In a recent turn of events, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has caught the attention of aviation enthusiasts with its decision to place an order via a
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
Why Do Airplanes Dump Fuel and How Does It Work?
You may have come across the phrase “fuel dump” in relation to airplanes. If you’ve ever seen what appears to be white smoke trailing from
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
British Airways Resumes A380 Flights to Los Angeles
After a hiatus during the northern summer, the British Airways Airbus A380 is set to make a comeback on its popular route from London Heathrow