Virgin Australia, based in Brisbane International, is firm in its stance that they’re not preventing smaller competitors from expanding their market share at Sydney Kingsford
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United Airlines is Launching Direct Manila – San Francisco Flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has long reigned as the sole operator offering a direct route from Manila to San Francisco. Yet, the tides are turning as
Classic Jetliners: The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
Trijets have always captured my imagination, tracing back to my childhood when I received a children’s book about airplanes. One of the pages presented a
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 717
Way back the early 2000s, Cebu Pacific was considering the purchase of a new aircraft to replace their outdated DC-9s. The Boeing 717 was a
When Airplanes Reverse by Themselves, or Powerback
It’s common knowledge that a variety of vehicles, from cars to boats, even trains, can shift into reverse and move in the opposite direction. However,
Boeing Delivers More Passenger Jets in June
Boeing is making impressive strides. In fact, Boeing reported delivering 60 passenger jets in June, bringing its first-half total to 266 airplanes. This represents a
What is the Purpose of Eyebrow Windows on a 737 and MD-80
Perhaps you’ve observed the small windows perched above the main cockpit windows in vintage aircraft like the classic Boeing 737s, DC-8s, DC-9s, and 707s. Interestingly,
Northern Pacific Airways Readies for Maiden Commercial Flight
Northern Pacific Airways is getting ready for its inaugural commercial flight. This flight is slated to occur on July 14, flying from Ontario, California to
Modern Jetliners: The Ilyushin Il-96
Only 30 of these planes have been built, with only two airlines, Aeroflot and Cubana, using them. The Ilyushin Il-96 is a Russian long-range commercial
Classic Jetliners: The Aerospatiale – BAC Concorde
The era when the Aerospatiale – BAC Concorde first graced the skies was truly a remarkable period in aviation history. This supersonic airliner, the lone