My first impression of the Airbus A330 was that it could accommodate no more than 350 passengers. However, Cebu Pacific proved me wrong by packing
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Why the Airbus A320 Was Advanced at Its Introduction
The Airbus A320 is very common in the Philippines, being a choice of all main local airlines using jets. However, did you know that during
AirAsia Philippines Commits to Sustainable Tourism Growth
AirAsia Philippines recognizes the country’s potential for growth in nature and experiential tourism. The recent pandemic provided an opportunity for destinations to rest, recover, and
Cebu Pacific Leads the Way in Sustainability with 2023 Milestones
Cebu Pacific continues to make progress in its sustainability efforts across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions. The airline’s recently released 2023 sustainability report, “Sustained
Launching WWII Planes from Aircraft Carriers Without Catapults
Carrier-based aircraft are launched from a carrier’s deck using a catapult and a ski-jump. The catapult can immediately help planes like the F/A-18 Hornet achieve
Why Flight Attendants Always Seem to Look Young
In all my dealings with flight attendants, whether in the aircraft or outside, one thing I have noticed is they normally look younger than their
Other Roles in Commercial Aviation Beyond Pilots and Cabin Crew
When we think of jobs in the commercial aviation industry, the first that comes to mind are pilots, cabin crew or flight attendants, and aircraft
Boeing Faces New Allegations Ahead of Senate Hearing
Just hours before Boeing’s CEO Dave Calhoun is set to testify before the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations, new allegations about the company’s safety practices have
When PAL Operated Three Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneers
Philippine Airlines is indeed full of history and interesting stories. One of them was their quest to operate from rural airports in the 1950s and
Why Didn’t Boeing Create a 747 with just Two Engines?
The Boeing 747, often referred to as the “Queen of the Skies,” is renowned for its size, range, beauty, and four-engine configuration. However, there are