I recall taking a flight with Grand Air in 1998. Our terminal was located at the Philippine Village Hotel where we were picked up by
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How Pilots Navigate through the many Taxiways in an Airport
In the past, I used to wonder how pilots navigate through the numerous taxiways at airports, particularly in larger airports outside of the Philippines. However,
How Do Low-cost Airlines Manage to Keep their Fares Low
Revenge travel has arrived and numerous individuals are embarking on trips to their favorite dream destinations. Within the Philippines, there has been a significant surge
Classic Turboprops: NAMC YS-11
As I gaze upon the NAMC YS-11 turboprop, its engine and tail fin shape remind me of the Hawker Siddeley 748, albeit larger in size.
The Reasons Why the Wings of the 787 and A350 Flex Upward
One amazing thing about new-generation passenger planes, such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, is how their wings flex upward during flight. This often
Classic Jetliners: The BAC 1-11 or One-Eleven
Growing up as a kid, there was one plane that attracted me so much – the British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11. I remember seeing Philippine
Why Do Some Pilots Abort a Landing?
I saw a video on social media once, in which a plane attempting to land at one of the local airports in the Philippines was
Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A330
The Airbus A330 is the most popular widebody aircraft in the Philippines. Both Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific utilize it for both short and long-haul
PAL Partners with Ramco Systems for its Digitalization Move
Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) has partnered with Ramco Systems, a global aviation software provider, to deploy its advanced Aviation Suite V5.9. This new solution is
What is the likelihood that PAL will bring back flights to London?
In October 2022, Capt. Stanley Ng, the President and COO of Philippine Airlines, mentioned his aim to restore flights to London, Auckland, and Sapporo during