When it was first released, the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar was the most advanced widebody aircraft. It was the second long-range widebody tri-jet to be introduced,
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Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 747SP (Special Performance)
The 747SP, or Special Performance, is the most unusual Boeing 747 to fly. This aircraft is very easy to identify because it is a scaled-down
What are Flap Track Fairings?
You’re probably wondering about those pointed pods at the back of the wings. Some might think they’re just for looks, but that’s not the case.
The Douglas DC-3 served PAL for 32 years
Before, during, and after the war, it was regarded as the world’s most important airline in history, serving both commercial and military operations. It also
Airlines that still operate the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
This has to be the most sleek and beautiful commercial passenger aircraft flying today. The beauty of the Boeing 747 has always captivated me, but
The last two passenger A340-500 jets that are still in service
The Airbus A340-500 quad-jet long held the record for the world’s longest range commercial aircraft until it was surpassed by its newer sibling, the A350-900ULR.
How does a winglet on the wingtip work?
Looking out the plane window, you might be beginning to wonder what those fins on the wingtip are for. Some resemble tails, while others resemble
Why did PAL operate the Boeing 727 in the 1980s
The Boeing 727 was one of the least popular planes in Philippine Airlines’ previous fleet. Unlike the Boeing 747, BAC One-Eleven, Airbus A300, and McDonnell
Remembering PAL’s Hawker Siddeley HS 748 in the 1980s
For me, the Hawker Siddeley HS 748 is, without a doubt, the most memorable aircraft in Philippine Airlines’ fleet. Back in 1986, it was the
He became a Cebu Pacific cabin crew after 19 attempts
We are all on different paths in life. All we have to do is chart our own course. The same is true for becoming a