Understanding Why Military Cargo Planes Have High Wings
When you glance at military cargo planes such as the C-17 Globemaster and the Airbus A400M, you'll see that they usually have high wings, meaning the wings are attached at…
The Reasons Why Most Commercial Planes are Painted White
Ever found yourself pondering why the exterior of most commercial planes, such as Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia, among others, are painted white for majority of the fuselage? Indeed,…
These Planes Have a Parachute Incase it Fails Midflight
Parachutes are uncommon in passenger aircraft. In cases like an engine failure mid-flight, pilots are trained to glide the plane safely to land. Passenger or civilian aircraft do not have…
The Difference Between Commercial and Private Planes
After having the privilege of exploring the hangars of numerous companies offering private jet and chartered air services, I've developed a profound fascination for private and business jets alike. The…
How Commercial Planes are Delivered to the Airlines
Once they're assembled, tested, and signed off, commercial aircraft of all sizes - from long-range jets to short-range turboprops - need to make their way to their customers. Allow me…
Classic Jetliners: The Convair 990 Coronado
As a child of the 80s and 90s, one of my fondest memories was playing with Trump Cards (shoutout to fellow 80s and 90s kids!) One of my card sets…
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Top 10 Longest-Range Commercial Passenger Planes of 2023
The aviation landscape is rapidly evolving as aircraft manufacturers strive to create commercial planes that can fly further and faster than ever before. As such its time to showcase the…
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Always trust your pilots when the plane flies through bad weather
As a passenger, you may find yourself flying in stormy skies or with little visibility. You can only see what is directly in front of you. You may also feel…
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Remembering the most popular trijet commercial planes
Three-engine widebody aircraft, also known as trijet commercial planes, are no longer seen, but they did make their mark in the aviation industry in the 1970s and 1980s. These popular…