In the Philippines, air connectivity is important, especially for interisland routes. Being an archipelago, it is important that planes get to operate even from rural
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Capital A Secures $443 Million Bond to Boost AirAsia’s Growth
Capital A Berhad has announced a major financial boost for AirAsia through the successful signing of a $443 million revenue bond. This financing marks an
Boeing Stops 777X Test Flights After Structural Issue Found
Boeing has stopped test flights of its 777X aircraft after discovering a problem with a key structural component. This part, which connects the engine to
The Britten Norman Islander Continues to be Produced to this Day
The first time I laid eyes on a Britten-Norman Islander was during a visit to the DPR-College of Aviation campus. I had only seen it
Cebu Pacific and MCIA Introduces Bridge-Mounted Equipment Use
Cebu Pacific, in collaboration with Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), has launched a major initiative aimed at enhancing sustainable operations and improving operational efficiency. This initiative
Delta Carries Olympic Flag from Paris to Los Angeles
Delta Air Lines played a central role in the symbolic transfer of the Olympic Flag from Paris to Los Angeles following the Closing Ceremony of
What are Trim Tabs and How do they Work?
Every part of an aircraft is designed with a specific and important function, no matter how big or small. As the saying goes, “the devil
Consequences of Disobeying Your Flight Attendants in Duty
Some people believe they know more than the flight attendants, especially those passengers who use their “million miler” status as a reason not to listen
Voepass ATR 72 Crashes Near Sao Paulo, No Survivors
Brazilian carrier Voepass has confirmed that one of its ATR 72 turboprops was involved in an accident while approaching Sao Paulo Guarulhos airport. The incident
We Should End that Habit of Unfastening Seatbelts After Landing
I’ve noticed that during my domestic flights in the Philippines, many passengers tend to unfasten their seatbelts immediately after the plane lands, even while it’s