United Airlines is on the verge of expanding its fleet with multiple Airbus A321neo aircraft through lease agreements, signaling a strategic shift as the airline
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United Airlines Shifts Focus from Boeing 737 MAX 10 to MAX 9
United Airlines has requested Boeing to prioritize the production of the 737 MAX 9 aircraft over the yet-to-be-certified MAX 10 variant. This adjustment comes amid
Delta Braces for Boeing 737 MAX 10 Delays
Delta Air Lines is adjusting its timeline expectations for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, with potential delays pushing deliveries back to as late as
AirAsia Philippines Gears Up for Holy Week and Summer Rush
As Holy Week approaches, AirAsia Philippines is all set to welcome travelers heading to various provinces for their pilgrimage and summer getaways. With the sunny
The Function of the Cone at the Exhaust of Jet Engines
If there’s one feature on commercial planes that has always intrigued me, it’s the cone-shaped structure on the exhaust pipes of some jet engines, like
What These Military Aircraft Designations Stand For
It’s relatively straightforward for aviation enthusiasts to identify the roles of certain military aircraft based on their designations. For example, the “F” in F-16 and
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 VS Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
During my childhood years as an early aviation enthusiast in the 1980s, two exceptional planes caught my interest: the world’s most popular widebody trijets at
What Happens When Reverse Thrust is Deployed Mid-flight?
Whenever I travel by plane, several questions linger in my mind. What if, what if, what if? One question, in particular, concerns reverse thrust: what
Preparations that Flight Attendants Do Before a Flight
It may seem easy if you only notice how flight attendants perform safety demos and serve food and beverages on board. But actually, it’s not
United Airlines Flight Veers Off Taxiway in Houston
On a rainy morning at Houston-George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 experienced a mishap shortly after touching down. This