Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) have just sealed a deal for 21 737 MAX 8 jets. JAL plans to integrate these aircraft into its fleet
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When the Plane Goes Around in Circles in the Sky
Have you ever been on a plane that was supposed to land, but then suddenly started going around in circles in the sky? You might
Classic Jetliners: The Sud Aviation SE210 Caravelle
Before the domination of the commercial aviation industry by Boeing and Airbus, various manufacturers like McDonnell Douglas (now merged into Boeing), Hawker Siddeley, Convair, Dassault,
Aircraft Braking System: How Planes Slow Down After Landing
As your plane touches down, you hear the engines roar louder and feel the force of the aircraft slowing down. You might be curious about
The Secret World of Airplane Crew Rest Compartments
You may be curious about whether flight attendants on 10 to 16-hour flights get any rest and, if so, where they do so. International airlines
An Aircraft’s Age is Not Determined by Years in Service
Like many people, I used to believe that an aircraft’s age was simply determined by the number of years it had been in service. Consequently,
Being a Flight Attendant: Height, Weight, and Other Requirements
Some may perceive height and weight requirements for becoming a flight attendant as discriminatory without understanding the demands of the job. These requirements exist for
What is Wake Turbulence and Why it is Dangerous
You may have observed that when airplanes are queued on a runway for take-off, they maintain a significant distance from each other. They allow the
Cebu Pacific to Open More Routes and Frequencies from Cebu
Cebu Pacific is set to exceed its Cebu hub’s pre-pandemic network and capacity, which will hit 129% in June. The airline is increasing its network
Boeing 787-9 as Airbus A330 Replacements in the PAL Fleet?
In the online aviation sphere, conversations about Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) fleet expansion plans and aircraft orders have been gaining traction. During the 82nd PAL anniversary