Turboprop airliners are particularly useful for interisland travel in an archipelago like the Philippines. Although jet-powered commercial aircraft came to dominate Philippine skies after the
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Differences between the Boeing 777-9X and the 777-300ER
The Boeing 777 is a revolutionary plane. It not only revolutionized aviation efficiency but also paved the way for twin-engine, ultra-long-range aircraft. In the past,
Things I am looking forward to in the local airline industry this 2023
I still have high hopes for the Philippine airline industry despite the latest radar mishap. While 2022 was a year of restoration, 2023 should be more profit-oriented,
The first turboprop of PAL, the Vickers Viscount 784
A turboprop airplane is distinct from one with a piston engine powering the propeller. The propeller on a piston plane is turned by the crankshaft
It will be a bright 2023 for the airlines in the Philippines
The Philippines’ aviation industry eventually got off in the year 2022. Local airlines in the country were allowed to start service as soon as travel bans
Remembering the most popular trijet commercial planes
Three-engine widebody aircraft, also known as trijet commercial planes, are no longer seen, but they did make their mark in the aviation industry in the
Some must-have items in the bags of Pinoy flight attendants
The luggage of Filipino or Pinoy flight attendants will often include more than just the essentials (clothes, emergency supplies, spare uniforms, hygiene kit, and toiletries).
El Al planes are equipped with a missile defense system
El Al, an Israeli airline, is the only one whose planes have a missile defense system. This implies each El Al plane, Boeing 787s, 777s, and
The different lights you see in an airplane and their purposes
It’s natural to ask why aircraft need so many lights. Each light has a specific function, most of which is safety-related. They have a dual
The Airbus A320 is the first fly-by-wire commercial plane
Right now, the Airbus A320 is the best-selling and most popular single-aisle plane in the world. The A320 is a staple of the fleets of