The first time I laid eyes on a Britten-Norman Islander was during a visit to the DPR-College of Aviation campus. I had only seen it
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U.S. Navy Deploys New AIM-174B Missiles in Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Navy has deployed a new long-range air-to-air missile, the AIM-174B, in the Indo-Pacific region. This missile, developed from the Raytheon SM-6 air defense
Cebu Pacific and MCIA Introduces Bridge-Mounted Equipment Use
Cebu Pacific, in collaboration with Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), has launched a major initiative aimed at enhancing sustainable operations and improving operational efficiency. This initiative
Delta Carries Olympic Flag from Paris to Los Angeles
Delta Air Lines played a central role in the symbolic transfer of the Olympic Flag from Paris to Los Angeles following the Closing Ceremony of
What are Trim Tabs and How do they Work?
Every part of an aircraft is designed with a specific and important function, no matter how big or small. As the saying goes, “the devil
Boeing Delivers 43 Commercial Jets in July 2024
Boeing reported delivering 43 commercial jets in July, maintaining the same level as the previous year despite facing persistent supply chain challenges. This steady output
Should the Fasten Seatbelt Sign Remain On All the Time?
I’ve been reading a lot about passengers and crew getting injured due to clear air turbulence (CAT). The severity of CAT can be alarming, with
Consequences of Disobeying Your Flight Attendants in Duty
Some people believe they know more than the flight attendants, especially those passengers who use their “million miler” status as a reason not to listen
Voepass ATR 72 Crashes Near Sao Paulo, No Survivors
Brazilian carrier Voepass has confirmed that one of its ATR 72 turboprops was involved in an accident while approaching Sao Paulo Guarulhos airport. The incident
Cebu Pacific Confident on Future of the PW1100G Engines
The Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PW1100G GTF engine issue significantly impacted Cebu Pacific, forcing the airline to ground several planes. However, the airline quickly mitigated