The skies above Dubai brimmed with excitement as Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) celebrated its fourth graduation ceremony, releasing 58 bright-eyed new pilots into the
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What are Swiss Cheese Flaps?
It may surprise many to learn that a type of flap known as “Swiss cheese flaps” once existed. These unique flaps, no longer found on
Avolon Orders 100 Airbus A321neo and 40 Boeing 737 MAX
Avolon has recently announced a significant expansion of its fleet, confirming orders for 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft and 40 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. These new
The Reason Why the Boeing 777X Have Folding Wingtips
I once thought that folding wingtips were limited to military planes, particularly those used on aircraft carriers. Aircraft such as the F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-4
PAL Will Need a Robust Fleet for its Future Plans
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has set a clear goal to reestablish itself as a major airline in Asia. PAL President and COO Capt. Stanley Ng recently
Is PAL Flying to Seattle this 2024?
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 drastically altered the trajectory for most airlines. While there were high hopes for significant growth in the airline industry globally,
New Maintenance Requirements Coming for PW1100G Engines
If you thought the issues with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G turbofan engine, which powers many Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets, might soon be resolved,
The History of Long-Haul Flights
Long-haul flights have been a common occurrence for many years. Today, numerous aircraft are capable of non-stop long-haul flights exceeding 16 hours. For example, Philippine
Importance of Listening to the Flight Attendant’s Safety Instructions
Many of us may have memorized parts of the safety instructions given by flight attendants, but do we truly understand the reasons behind them? Instructions
Tiktoker Cooks Shrimps in Plane Lavatory Sink
It’s shocking to witness the extents to which some social media influencers and content creators will go for clout. A recent incident involved a passenger