In my previous post, I talked about “narrowbody” and “widebody” aircraft, using examples like the A320 as a narrowbody and the Boeing 777 as a
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Alaska Airlines Flight Faces Rough Landing During Tropical Storm
Alaska Airlines flight AS1288 faced a significant challenge when it landed at Santa Ana-John Wayne International Airport, California, USA, during Tropical Storm Hilary. The Boeing
Qantas Eyes Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners
Boeing is on the brink of securing an order for more 787 Dreamliner aircraft from Australia’s Qantas Airways, according to Reuters. This order, which could
The Importance of Safety Briefings on Board an Aircraft
No matter how much it might bother us, the cabin crew must conduct safety briefings. It’s even said that the plane can’t take off without
The Unseen Threat of Bird Strikes on Planes
You might have seen the movie “Sully,” where a brave US Airways pilot managed to land his damaged Airbus A320 in the Hudson River after
What You Need to Know about Autopilot in an Aircraft
Aircraft technology has truly evolved over the years. Think back to the 1940s airliners like the Douglas DC-3 and Lockheed Constellation, and compare them to
Why Arguing with Flight Attendants Over Safety is a Bad Idea
When you’re up in the air, inflight safety is the most critical aspect of your journey. Flight attendants are the experts in this field, and
Items that Should Never Be Taken Out of the Aircraft
Just today, I stumbled across a post that’s been making the rounds among Filipino netizens. In it, someone was innocently asking if aircraft headsets and
Off-Duty Qatar Airways Pilot Dies Mid-Flight
On a recent flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH), an off-duty pilot for Qatar Airways tragically lost his
American Airlines Expands Europe Network in 2024
American Airlines is all set to expand its wings across Europe, with three new destinations on the horizon for summer 2024. The airline is planning