Amid the ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engines, which have led to delivery delays for Airbus and even grounded planes for maintenance,
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Philippine Carriers are Getting More Planes, Hiring More Crew
You might be wondering why local airlines like Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines, and Royal Air are hiring so many flight crews. The most
How a Ram Air Turbine or RAT Can Save a Plane
If you’re a fan of Air Crash Investigation, you’ve probably seen episodes where a plane’s engines totally “flame out” or lose power mid-flight. It’s a
PAL is Aiming for Growth After Successful Restructuring
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been doing well since their restructuring, and the changes they made have helped them become profitable. Capt. Stanley Ng, PAL President
Air France-KLM Group to Order 50 A350 for Fleet Expansion
The Air France-KLM group announced its intention to order 50 Airbus A350 long-haul jets as part of its strategy to update its long-haul fleet. The
Air Canada Orders 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners
Air Canada has recently placed an order for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, with an option for 12 more. This move aligns with Air Canada’s strategy
The 10 Most Produced Aircraft in the World
I’ve always wondered which planes are the most produced in the world. While I initially thought the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 would top the
Why Philippine Carriers Chose PW1100G Engine for their A321neo
In the country, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific operate the Airbus A321neo and A320neo, which have faced some issues. Philippine Airlines operates only the A321neo,
Explaining a Go-Around During Landing
A go-around, or the process of taking off again after aborting a landing, is a standard procedure, and there are specific reasons why a pilot
The Ten Largest Airlines in the World
There’s a lot of debate about which airlines are the world’s largest. I get why—there are various ways to measure this, such as fleet size,