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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Earn your wings and fly higher, but keep your feet on the ground
Humble individuals who, despite their success, continue to inspire me greatly. I have met a lot of successful people in the airline industry who continue to remain humble to 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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What to do when an airline turns down your cabin crew application?
All of the flight attendants' application tales are unique. It may have just taken one attempt for some people to become cabin crew. Many tries were required for some. Below…
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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…
Why is the main landing gear of the 737 exposed when retracted
There aren't many Boeing 737 planes flying around the Philippines because only two airlines use them, and those are exclusively for freight. The Boeing 737s we spot are all flown…
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Turboprop planes in the PAL fleet from past to present
Turboprop airliners are particularly useful for interisland travel in an archipelago like the Philippines. Although jet-powered commercial aircraft came to dominate Philippine skies after the 1970s, turboprops remained a mainstay.…
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Differences between the Boeing 777-9X and the 777-300ER
Certainly, the Boeing 777 is a revolutionary plane. It not only revolutionized aviation efficiency but also paved the way for twin-engine, ultra-long-range aircraft. In the past, only quadjets like the…
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Things I am looking forward to in the local airline industry this 2023
I still have high hopes for the Philippine airline industry despite the latest radar mishap. While 2022 was a year of restoration, 2023 should be more profit-oriented, at least according to projections.…
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Is it your New Year resolution to become a cabin crew this 2023?
The year 2023 has officially begun. Many of our aspiring flight attendants have already predicted that 2023 will be their year to finally get their wings. For those who have been turned…