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Tag: aviation
Historic Aircraft: The Douglas DC-6 “Pacemaker”
There are few airplanes that have had as significant an impact on commercial aviation as the Douglas DC-6. Its launch represented a new era for
Air France Flight from Osaka to Paris Encounters Bird Strike
It’s not every day that an airplane embarks on a journey and comes back to its departure point within three hours. However, such a scenario
Understanding Squawk Codes and Their Role in Aviation
When you come across some aviation terms, you might come across the term “squawk code.” The realm of air travel wouldn’t be the same without
Man Opens Plane Door Moments Before Landing on Asiana Flight
In a bizarre incident on an Asiana Airlines Airbus A321-200 flight, South Korean police detained a man who opened a plane door just minutes before
AirSWIFT Excited for a New ATR 72-600 Acquisition
AirSWIFT, a boutique airline largely owned by the Filipino conglomerate, Ayala Group, has announced some big plans for the year 2023. The airline is thrilled
PAL Holdings Under the Leadership of New President Lucio Tan III
In a noteworthy development in the aviation industry, Lucio Tan III steps into the role of President at PAL Holdings Inc. (PHI), inheriting the mantle
Cebu Pacific Breathes Life into Clark – Tokyo Route
Cebu Pacific is restoring its four-times-weekly flight service between Clark and Tokyo Narita. Alongside this resurgence, it also reinvigorated its link from Manila to Laoag,
Vietjet Receives Sixth Airbus A330
Making waves in the aviation industry, Vietjet, the renowned Vietnamese carrier, recently welcomed its sixth Airbus A330-300 to their fleet. This is in line with
Scoot to Add Nine Embraer E190-E2 Jets
In an unexpected twist for an airline that solely operates Airbus and Boeing aircraft, Scoot, a Singapore Airlines subsidiary, has recently decided to lease up