Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 737
Before the Philippines became an "Airbus nation" in the early 2000s, the Boeing 737 was the workhorse of the country's aviation sector. As a result, the lengthy aviation history of…
The parts of an airplane wing and how they work
Every part of an aircraft serves a specific purpose. Most of the time, what you see on a plane isn't there just for aesthetics; each component has a specific function.…
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The first Boeing 737 MAX flight in China after four years
After four years of grounding, China Southern finally operates the first Boeing 737 MAX flight in China. Two Boeing 737 MAX 8s, now known as the 737-8, returned to commercial…
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PAL will be reopening flights between Manila and Guangzhou
Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country's flag carrier, will bring back direct flights between Manila and Guangzhou (Canton), the megaport city and gateway to China's Pearl River Delta Economic Zone in…
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The world’s first full-length double decker passenger plane
The Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 are the two aircraft that come to mind when one thinks of a double decker planes. In terms of a full-length double decker aircraft,…
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How many older Airbus planes are still on the Cebu Pacific fleet
It's pretty apparent that Cebu Pacific has begun switching over to a fleet of brand new Airbus NEO (New Engine Option) jets, including the A330-900neo, A321neo, and A320neo. When a…
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The oldest commercial passenger jet in service in the Philippines
My favorite part of flying is keeping an eye out for brand-new planes like the Boeing 787, Airbus A350, and Airbus A321neo. Seeing a Boeing 737 MAX, which is quite…
The reality of traffic in the air
Air traffic is real, despite popular belief to the contrary. Seeing no other aircraft in the immediate vicinity when looking out the plane's window, a typical passenger might think this…
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The biggest Airbus A350 airline customers
The Airbus A350 is now a popular widebody long-range aircraft intended to be a replacement for the quad-engine A340. The aircraft is constructed of carbon composite materials. The Airbus A350…
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PAL operates two types of A321neo jets and here are the difference
There are two main variations of the Airbus A321neo used by Philippine Airlines: the LR and the SR. So, what exactly is the distinction between the two? True, they are…