Before the domination of the commercial aviation industry by Boeing and Airbus, various manufacturers like McDonnell Douglas (now merged into Boeing), Hawker Siddeley, Convair, Dassault,
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Aircraft Braking System: How Planes Slow Down After Landing
As your plane touches down, you hear the engines roar louder and feel the force of the aircraft slowing down. You might be curious about
An Aircraft’s Age is Not Determined by Years in Service
Like many people, I used to believe that an aircraft’s age was simply determined by the number of years it had been in service. Consequently,
Boeing 787-9 as Airbus A330 Replacements in the PAL Fleet?
In the online aviation sphere, conversations about Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) fleet expansion plans and aircraft orders have been gaining traction. During the 82nd PAL anniversary
Starlux Gearing Up for Los Angeles Flights this April
Taiwanese startup Starlux is expanding its presence in North America after announcing its first US-bound service between Taipei and Los Angeles (LAX) in February. Now,
The Reason Why Airbus Planes Use a Side-Stick
When it comes to flying an airplane, the pilot’s control over the aircraft is paramount to safety. As such, Airbus has been using a side-stick
PAL Eyeing Widebody Jet Order, Sets Sight on A350-1000
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to expand its fleet as it expects to finalize its order for more widebody aircraft in the coming months. The
Emirates Gets a Refreshed Livery While Retaining Original Concept
Emirates, one of the most well-known airlines in the world, has made some changes to its planes that everyone is talking about. Aviation enthusiasts on
Boeing Secures 121 Orders of 787 Dreamliners from Saudi Airlines
Boeing has announced that two Saudi Arabian airlines have placed orders for up to 121 787 Dreamliner airplanes, to help the country achieve its target
Just How Fast Do Airplanes Fly?
When we see an airplane flying in the sky from the ground, it may seem that it is flying slow. The same thing happens when