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, I would always opt for…
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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 specific reasons related to their…
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 aircraft ahead to gain sufficient…
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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 from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport…
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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 media event on March 15th,…
Historic Aircraft: The Lockheed Constellation
Once upon a time, a sleek propeller plane with a distinctive triple-tail was abandoned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport General Aviation area in Manila. Despite its unique appearance, it…
The Reason Why Airbus Planes Use a Side-Stick
When it comes to flying an airplane, the pilot’s control over the aircraft is paramount to safety. As such, Airbus has been using a side-stick instead of a traditional yoke…
Flight Control Surfaces of an Airplane
Some of you may be wondering how an airplane maneuvers in the sky. This is brought about by flight control surfaces which I will talk about here. Aircraft flight control…
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PAL Eyeing Widebody Jet Order, Sets Sight on A350-1000
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to expand its fleet as it expects to finalize its order for more widebody aircraft in the coming months. The airline’s CEO, Stanley Ng, revealed…
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Why Flight Attendants Sit On Their Hands When in the Jumpseat
Have you ever noticed flight attendants sitting on their hands during takeoff and landing? As a curious passenger, I was once intrigued by this seemingly unusual position until I realized…