How a Ram Air Turbine or RAT Can Save a Plane
If you're a fan of Air Crash Investigation, you've probably seen episodes where a plane's engines totally "flame out" or lose power mid-flight. It's a nerve-wracking situation because the plane…
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PAL is Aiming for Growth After Successful Restructuring
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been doing well since their restructuring, and the changes they made have helped them become profitable. Capt. Stanley Ng, PAL President and COO, is feeling good…
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Air France-KLM Group to Order 50 A350 for Fleet Expansion
The Air France-KLM group announced its intention to order 50 Airbus A350 long-haul jets as part of its strategy to update its long-haul fleet. The group also has the option…
The 10 Most Produced Aircraft in the World
I've always wondered which planes are the most produced in the world. While I initially thought the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 would top the list, that's not quite the…
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Why Philippine Carriers Chose PW1100G Engine for their A321neo
In the country, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific operate the Airbus A321neo and A320neo, which have faced some issues. Philippine Airlines operates only the A321neo, while Cebu Pacific operates both…
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The Ten Largest Airlines in the World
There's a lot of debate about which airlines are the world's largest. I get why—there are various ways to measure this, such as fleet size, revenue, routes served, and passengers…
The Different Types of Commercial Airliners
When we say "commercial airliners", the first thing that comes into people's minds are passenger jets. However, there are different types of commercial airliners and not all carries passengers. Some…
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Emirates Opens Doors for Experienced Airbus Captains to Fly A380
Emirates is on the hunt for seasoned Airbus captains to join its team. The airline is expanding its fleet of wide-body aircraft due to high demand and is now accepting…
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Delta Weighs Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues
Delta Air Lines is still figuring out how much of a setback it will face due to the recently revealed quality issues with Pratt & Whitney engines. The airline is…
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Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine Recall: What You Need to Know
The Pratt & Whitney GTF problem is causing headaches for many airlines, especially those who picked the Airbus A320neo with the PW1100G geared turbofan engine over the CFM LEAP 1A.…