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
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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
“I am not your servant,” IndiGo flight attendant tells passenger
A recent Twitter video of a passenger and an IndiGo flight attendant clashing on board an airplane went viral. According to the footage, this occurred
Reminders to all traveling by air this Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again when we celebrate Christmas and New Year’s! For the first time in years, we will be celebrating these reunions
The Boeing 777-9X is back in the sky for testing
Earlier this year, Boeing was forced to halt the testing of its newest widebody jet, the 777-9X, due to an unspecified issue with its engines,