The Reasons Why the Wings of the 787 and A350 Flex Upward
One amazing thing about new-generation passenger planes, such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, is how their wings flex upward during flight. This often leads me to wonder why…
Classic Jetliners: The BAC 1-11 or One-Eleven
Growing up as a kid, there was one plane that attracted me so much - the British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11. I remember seeing Philippine Airlines' BAC 1-11 flying over…
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Modern Jetliners: The Airbus A330
The Airbus A330 is the most popular widebody aircraft in the Philippines. Both Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific utilize it for both short and long-haul flights. It has proven to…
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What is the likelihood that PAL will bring back flights to London?
In October 2022, Capt. Stanley Ng, the President and COO of Philippine Airlines, mentioned his aim to restore flights to London, Auckland, and Sapporo during a Management Association of the…
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Air India challenges Emirates and Qatar with order of 470 planes
Air India was having a tough time keeping Indian travelers on their flights, as people were choosing Middle Eastern airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates instead. But Air India didn't…
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Bringing Love at 30,000 feet with the PAL Love Bus
If you mention the name "Love Bus" to your tito and tita, three things will come to mind. The "Love Bus", a heart decked blue bus during the 1980s that…
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Qatar 787 drops to nearly 800 feet above water shortly after take off
After departure on January 10th, 2023, a Qatar Airways Boeing 787 plunges into a rapid descent at a rate of nearly 3000 feet per minute before even reaching a 2000-foot altitude. The…
What’s that horn-like sound when an Airbus NEO plane takes off?
If you've flown on board an Airbus A321neo or an A320neo, you've probably heard a horn-like sound before the engines spool up. More so, you can hear them well from…
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Boeing ends the 747 production with the final delivery to Atlas Air
When Boeing announced the end of the Queen of the Skies program, it was a sad day for AVgeeks and 747 aficionados. After more than 50 years in production, the…
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First reactivated Lufthansa A380 flies to Manila for maintenance
After more than two years in storage, the first reactivated Lufthansa Airbus A380 flew to Manila Philippines for around a month of heavy maintenance. The A380 with registry D-AIMK departed…