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The History of Long-Haul Flights

Long-haul flights have been a common occurrence for many years. Today, numerous aircraft are capable of non-stop long-haul flights exceeding 16 hours. For example, Philippine Airlines operates a direct flight…

Mond Ortiz December 12, 2023

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Tiktoker Cooks Shrimps in Plane Lavatory Sink

It's shocking to witness the extents to which some social media influencers and content creators will go for clout. A recent incident involved a passenger and social media content creator…

Mond Ortiz December 11, 2023

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Cathay Cargo Orders Six Next-Generation Airbus A350Fs

Cathay Cargo, the air freight division of Cathay Pacific, has ordered six next-generation Airbus A350F freighters. This move signifies Cathay's commitment to maintaining Hong Kong's position as the "world's number…

Mond Ortiz December 9, 2023

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Airbus Soaring Towards Delivery Target

Airbus is on track to reach its annual delivery target of 720 aircraft after a strong performance in November, delivering 64 planes to 40 different customers. This brings the total…

Mond Ortiz December 7, 2023

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Cathay Pacific Takes Flight Again with Share Buyback

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is soaring back into action after the pandemic, taking a significant step in its rebuild by purchasing back 50% of the government shares that were part…

Mond Ortiz December 7, 2023

Flight Attendants The Flight Crew

What College Degree Do I Take to Become a Flight Attendant?

Many people ask me if a specific college degree is required to become a cabin crew member. The good news is that no particular degree is necessary to be a…

Mond Ortiz December 5, 2023

Aircraft Aviation Information Military Aircraft

Is the F/A-18 Super Hornet better than the F-14 Tomcat?

The two 'Top Gun' films were highly successful. The first one, released in the 1980s, made people fall in love with the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. Thirty years later, the sequel…

Mond Ortiz December 5, 2023

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Alaska Air’s Strategic Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9B

Alaska Air Group Inc made a significant announcement on Sunday, revealing its plans to acquire Hawaiian Holdings Inc for a staggering $1.9 billion, debt included. This move is not just…

Mond Ortiz December 4, 2023

Aircraft Aviation Information Military Aircraft

The T-28 Trojan is Not the Tora Tora Plane

I remember, way back in 1989, during a coup d'état by rebel troops aiming to overthrow the Aquino administration, news media were reporting that the rebels were flying 'Tora-Tora' planes…

Mond Ortiz December 2, 2023

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Lufthansa Group Introduces Green Fares on Long-Haul Flights

Big news for environmentally conscious travelers! The Lufthansa Group is taking a significant step towards sustainable aviation by extending its Green Fares to long-haul flights. Starting November 30, passengers on…

Mond Ortiz December 1, 2023

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