A key measure of an airline’s efficiency and customer service is its On-Time Performance (OTP), a metric that quantifies punctuality. If an airline arrives or
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Classic Jetliners: The Tupolev Tu-144
Pose the question about the earliest and quickest commercial passenger aircraft, and you’ll find many pointing towards the Concorde as the answer. The reality, however,
PAL and PAL Express Shine in International Safety Audits
In a recent development that further reinforces its reputation for safety, Philippine Airlines (PAL) successfully completed its 9th consecutive International Air Transport Association Operational Safety
What You Go Through to Become a Flight Attendant
Things may seem easy until you’re there. When we see successful people, we think “sinwerte lang yan” or “madali lang yan pag may backing”. They
Boeing Delivers More Passenger Jets in June
Boeing is making impressive strides. In fact, Boeing reported delivering 60 passenger jets in June, bringing its first-half total to 266 airplanes. This represents a
What is the Purpose of Eyebrow Windows on a 737 and MD-80
Perhaps you’ve observed the small windows perched above the main cockpit windows in vintage aircraft like the classic Boeing 737s, DC-8s, DC-9s, and 707s. Interestingly,
Why Flight Attendants Stare Outside or at the Cabin During Takeoff
Have you noticed that flight attendants try to avoid contact with passengers and each other during takeoff and landing? There is a reason behind this.
Modern Jetliners: The Ilyushin Il-96
Only 30 of these planes have been built, with only two airlines, Aeroflot and Cubana, using them. The Ilyushin Il-96 is a Russian long-range commercial
Classic Jetliners: The Aerospatiale – BAC Concorde
The era when the Aerospatiale – BAC Concorde first graced the skies was truly a remarkable period in aviation history. This supersonic airliner, the lone
What Happens When an Engine Fails During Takeoff?
“What will happen if an engine were to fail during take-off?” As a child, this thought would linger in my mind every time I boarded