Air-to-air refueling is important for military aircraft to extend their missions and stay airborne longer. Aircraft like the KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-10 Extender air-to-air
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At What Speeds Do Planes Take-Off
During an incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport where a Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER had to abort take-off, a journalist asked why the pilots
Japan Airlines Finalizes Order for Airbus A350-900 and A321neo
Japan Airlines (JAL) has finalized a firm order with Airbus for 20 A350-900 widebody aircraft and 11 A321neo single-aisle planes. This commitment, initially announced earlier
Why Southeast Asia Airlines Must Order More Planes
Southeast Asia’s aviation market is experiencing a robust expansion. According to Boeing’s commercial market outlook, the global demand for planes will reach 50,170 by 2043,
Qantas Introduces New Cabin Lighting for Ultra-Long-Haul Flights
Qantas is set to revolutionize in-flight comfort with its upcoming Project Sunrise flights, featuring unique and customizable cabin lighting inspired by the Australian landscape. The
Why Airlines Impose Luggage Weight Limits
Some might wonder why we need to transfer overweight hand luggage to the cargo hold, even though it ends up on the same aircraft. This
Understanding Some Basics About Aviation
The past few days have been quite eventful with two incidents involving a Philippine Airlines plane and a Cebu Pacific plane on separate occasions. After
Boeing Nears Major 777X Jet Sale to Korean Air
Boeing is close to finalizing a deal with Korean Air for the sale of around two dozen 777X jets. This potential agreement, valued between $4
The Convair XC-99 Reminds Me of an Airbus A380
As I was browsing PlaneHistoria today, one of my favorite Facebook pages, I came across this interesting plane: the Convair XC-99, a massive cargo plane
EU Commission Approves Lufthansa’s Acquisition of ITA Airways
The European Commission has approved Lufthansa Group’s planned acquisition of a 41 percent stake in ITA Airways, marking a significant development in the airline industry.