Different Tail Designs of Aircraft
Airplane tails, or vertical stabilizers, play a crucial role in the stability and control of an aircraft. If you notice, they come in various designs, each with its own unique…
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Reasons Why Flight Attendants Ask for Your Boarding Pass
When boarding an aircraft, notice that the flight attendant will ask you to present your boarding pass for checking. If you are seated in an emergency exit row, your flight…
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Cathay Cargo Orders Six Next-Generation Airbus A350Fs
Cathay Cargo, the air freight division of Cathay Pacific, has ordered six next-generation Airbus A350F freighters. This move signifies Cathay's commitment to maintaining Hong Kong's position as the "world's number…
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Why was the Convair 990 built?
It was the 1960s, and two of the most dominant jetliners at that time were the Boeing 707 and the Douglas DC-8. They offered more capacity, comfort, longer range, and…
Does Having More Propeller Blades Benefit Planes?
Ever wondered why some planes have two propeller blades while others have three or four? For example, the DHC Dash 8-300 has only a 4-bladed propeller, while its longer brother,…
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Cebu Pacific Leases Two A320ceos from Bulgaria Air
The aircraft spare parts shortage, particularly the Pratt & Whitney GTF issue, has forced airlines to implement drastic measures to prevent capacity cuts and disruptions to their recovery efforts. In…
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Airbus Soaring Towards Delivery Target
Airbus is on track to reach its annual delivery target of 720 aircraft after a strong performance in November, delivering 64 planes to 40 different customers. This brings the total…
The Different Engines of the Airbus A320 Family
If you've flown on an Airbus A320 more than once, particularly in the Philippines, you might have noticed that they don't all sound the same. While some may think they…
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What College Degree Do I Take to Become a Flight Attendant?
Many people ask me if a specific college degree is required to become a cabin crew member. The good news is that no particular degree is necessary to be a…
Is the F/A-18 Super Hornet better than the F-14 Tomcat?
The two 'Top Gun' films were highly successful. The first one, released in the 1980s, made people fall in love with the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. Thirty years later, the sequel…