The Different Variants of the MD-80 Series
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series has been a staple for short- to medium-haul flights for many leading airlines, especially in the United States. Even today, some carriers are still flying…
What is the Ilyushin Il-96-400?
On November 1, 2023, the Ilyushin Il-96's biggest model, the Il-96-400, soared into the skies for the first time. The Il-96-400M can hold around 370 passengers, stretching 30.7 feet longer…
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Emirates May Put in Another Widebody Aircraft Order
Emirates is on the brink of a significant decision regarding its fleet expansion, with potential widebody aircraft orders from Airbus and Boeing being a focal point at the upcoming Dubai…
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Korean Air Expands Fleet with More Airbus A321neo Aircraft
Korean Air is expanding its fleet and recently ordered 20 more Airbus A321neo planes. This comes as part of the airline's broader plan to enhance operational safety, sustainability, and the…
Why Some Huge Planes Use Propellers or Turboprop Engines
This is the Airbus A400M, a purpose-built military cargo plane. From the outside, it looks similar to the US-made Lockheed C-5 Galaxy and Boeing C-17 Globemaster. However, you'll notice one…
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Alaska Air Pilot’s Troubling Actions on Flight Linked to ‘Shrooms’
Joseph David Emerson, a 44-year-old Alaska Airlines pilot, has been charged with interfering with flight crew members and attendants after a disturbing incident on a flight. Court documents reveal that…
Classic Jetliners: The Fokker F28 Fellowship
You might know this plane, especially since the Philippine Air Force uses it too—the Fokker F28 Fellowship. After the commercial success of the Fokker F27 Friendship, a turboprop regional airliner,…
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NAIA Gears Up for Smooth Operations During Undas 2023
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is optimistic about keeping the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) flights on time during the busy Undas season this year. This comes after the…
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Qatar Airways’ Akbar Al Baker is Stepping Down as Group CEO
Akbar Al Baker, the CEO of Qatar Airways since 1997, has decided to step down later in 2023. This news came out through an internal memo that Reuters got a…
The Safest Seats in a Plane
Air travel is indeed the safest way to travel nowadays, given the unprecedented attention to safety and standards in place. Despite that, some people still fear flying because they feel…